WHO Call for Nominations: Membership to the Malaria Vaccine Advisory Committee (MALVAC)

The World Health Organization (WHO) is seeking experts to serve as members of the Malaria Vaccine Advisory Committee (MALVAC). This “call for experts” provides information about the advisory group in question, the expert profiles being sought, the process to express interest, and the process of selection.

Functions of the Malaria Vaccine Advisory Committee:

MALVAC provides advice to GMP and IVR on activities related to the development of malaria vaccines. The specific responsibilities of the Committee are:

1. To advise the Secretariat of IVR and GMP on issues concerning malaria vaccine development, particularly those related to: 
   • the facilitation of and coordination with the international malaria vaccine R&D effort, with a special emphasis on public health needs of developing countries;
   • the facilitation and coordination of malaria vaccine development activities in the context of ongoing global malaria control and elimination efforts; and 
   • development of guidance on non-clinical and clinical evaluation of malaria vaccines to support the eventual development of norms and standards around these vaccines.
2. To advise WHO IVR and GMP on vaccine-related work-plans and identify opportunities for new or neglected lines of research.
3. To assist in the establishment of subcommittees, expert working groups or study groups required to address issues relevant to specific aspects of malaria vaccine development.

Who can express interest?

WHO IVR and GMP welcomes expressions of interest from experts in the areas of public health and epidemiology, parasitology, malariology, immunology, biotechnology, vaccine trials, vaccinology, and immunization. MALVAC comprises up to 12 members, which will include existing MALVAC members and new experts selected from applicants to this call. It is envisioned that approximately 3 new members will be appointed through this call.

Read more here.

Nomination deadline March 31, 2022.