Malaria Biology and Control

Catalog description

Malaria represents one of the most daunting global health challenges of the 21st century. Understanding this disease and the biological, social, and epidemiological dimensions of its persistence can aid future global health practitioners in their efforts to eradicate malaria and the many health and economic burdens it creates. This course will delve into the biology of malaria parasites and their interactions with invertebrate and vertebrate hosts during the different phases of their complex life cycles. Global disease trends, prospects for reducing disease burdens, and the most promising and innovative approaches currently in use or under development to control insect vectors and prevent transmission will be thoroughly discussed.