Correspondents
The reports from malaria-related conferences would not be possible without the active engagement and collaboration of the MESA Correspondents. We appreciate your time and effort, but most importantly, your enthusiasm and willingness to write fantastic reports that expand access to emerging evidence in malaria research.
Isabel Byrne is a Research Fellow and part-time PhD candidate at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine in the UK. She has a special interest in spatial epidemiology of malaria, and how environmental factors can influence malaria transmission.
Being part of the MIM Conference and MESA programme are great opportunities for me as an early career researcher. I am excited to update myself on recent developments in the fight against malaria, connect with other malaria researchers, and contribute to the dissemination of the broad range of information shared at the conference.
Isabelle Delrieu is a former researcher in malaria, who then specialized in public health and epidemiology of infectious diseases. In particular, she was involved in many aspects of the implementation of the RTS, S malaria vaccine. Nowadays she is the Head of Sciences and Technology for Health in EpiLinks, France.
Being a MESA correspondent is an excellent opportunity to update yourself on the latest advances in the fight against malaria and to contribute to the wide dissemination of the information gathered.
Ivan Mbogo currently works at the Evolutionary Neurobiology Unit, Okinawa Institute of Science & Technology (Japan). As he winds up my PhD research, he believes that his acquired interdisciplinary skills make a valuable asset towards helping in the elimination of malaria, specifically in Uganda.
Being a MESA correspondent will bring me closer to the current research in various malaria fields. As I search for a post-doctoral lab, this will be of great importance to me in choosing the research area to focus on.
Jackson Nyarko is a medical entomologist working as a Research Assistant and Quality Assurance officer at the CREC/LSHTM Collaborative Research Programme under the ministry of health of the Republic of Benin. Jackson believes that harnessing his literary skills with scientific communication is a great way to showcase the great works that scientists are doing especially in malaria research to policy implementers and people who need our results most.
I am very excited to be a MESA Correspondent for the 2021 Virtual PAMCA Conference and Exhibition in this regard.
Jaipal Singh is currently working as an Entomologist at National level in the Global Fund grant for malaria at Directorate of Malaria Control Islamabad (Pakistan). His experience and expertise in the field of Malaria Entomology and Vector Control in Directorate of Malaria Control (DOMC) are his strengths to work for Malaria control and elimination.
I consider this ASTMH conference a great opportunity to be in a circle of international Malaria experts.
Jean Aime Ngirinshuti is a final year Biomedical Laboratory Science student at the University of Rwanda.
As a Biomedical Laboratory Science student with expertise in malaria prevention, I’m committed to collaborative efforts to combat the disease. Joining MESA aligns with my dedication to implementing evidence-based strategies and advancing our understanding of malaria’s complexities. I aspire to contribute to impactful interventions, alleviating its global burden on affected communities.
Jean Claude Ngirimana is a last-year student at the Biomedical Laboratory, University of Rwanda (UR). He has the knowledge and experience with malaria diagnosis as his career is lab scientist and he had the opportunity to practice for 10 months in the Gihundwe Hospital, a military referral hospital, and at the National Center of Blood Transfusion.
Participating in the 8th PAMCA Conference is an opportunity to increase my educational background and extensive experience in malaria advanced future molecular diagnostic approaches and elimination strategies and encourage me to prepare for my future research.
Jenna Zuromski is a PhD candidate in Pathobiology at Brown University (USA) and malaria researcher trained in molecular parasitology and immunology. Her current focus is the development of a falciparum malaria therapeutic treatment based on her laboratory’s recent finding that antibodies to the novel vaccine candidate PfGARP activate parasite programmed cell death and reduce severe malaria.
I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to work as a MESA correspondent for the 2020 ASTMH meeting.
Dr. Jessy Goupeyou is a Medical Entomologist passionate about advancing innovative approaches to prevent and control malaria and other vector-borne diseases across Africa. She currently serves as Global Advocacy Lead at the Centre for Research in Infectious Diseases (CRID) in Cameroon, and as Adjunct Faculty at Strathmore University Business School in Kenya. In these roles, she bridges research, policy, and leadership to strengthen health systems and promote evidence-based decision-making.A graduate of Sorbonne Université in France and a former Pasteur Network PhD fellow, Jessy worked as Regional Coordinator (first for West Africa and later for Central Africa) for the Women in Vector Control Program at the Pan-African Mosquito Control Association (PAMCA) in Kenya, following her postdoctoral fellowship at the Kamuzu University of Health Sciences in Malawi. A strong advocate for gender equity, she recently served as a Temporary Adviser for the WHO PQT/VCP consultation on gender mainstreaming in vector control product regulation.Jessy joined the MESA Correspondents Program in 2022 as Senior Editor. She is also an alumna of the Science of Eradication Malaria program at Harvard University (2022) and the Leadership, Management & Governance program at Strathmore University Business School (2023). Her leadership and expertise have been recognized through several honors including the PAMCA Women in Vector Control Excellence Award (2021). Known for her collaborative spirit and commitment to mentorship, Jessy continues to inspire the next generation of scientists and public health leaders across Africa.The MESA Correspondence Program aligns with both my professional journey and my core values. I care deeply about creating space for diverse voices and supporting emerging leaders as they grow in confidence and clarity. Being part of a program that values thoughtful dialogue, great opportunities for scholars, and meaningful engagement, feels both personally fulfilling and fully aligned with who I am and the work I believe in.
