African conversations

Insights and recommendations of African stakeholders on biocontrol technologies for malaria control

Our Research Team

A multidisciplinary team of experts from across Africa working together to ensure African voices shape the future of gene drive technologies for malaria control.

20+
Researchers

Leading the initiative

8+
Countries

Pan-African collaboration

Project overview
Expertise

Meet Our Experts

Our team brings together expertise from various disciplines including public health, vector biology, social science, bioethics, and policy development to address the complex challenges of gene drive technologies.

Led by senior researchers from across Africa, we work collaboratively to ensure that African perspectives guide research and implementation decisions.

12+

PHD Researchers

15+

Years Experience

Leadership

Research Team Structure

Principal Investigators

DR
Dr. Fredros Okumu

Senior Research Scientist

Vector control technologies expert public health at Ifakara Health Institute, Tanzania.

Vector Control Public Health Tanzania
DR
Dr. Lina Finda

Senior Research Scientist

Social science researcher specializing in community engagement at Ifakara Health Institute, Tanzania.

Public Health Social Science Stakeholder Engagement Tanzania

Research Team

Social Science & Engagement
  • Dr. Lina Finda

    Social Scientist, Tanzania

    Researcher
Entomology & Vector Biology
  • Dr. Emmanuel

    Medical Entomologist, Tanzania

    Researcher
Vector Control & Public Health
  • Dr. Abraham

    Vector Control Specialist, Tanzania

    Researcher
Project Management & Coordination
  • Dr. Lina Finda

    Social Scientist, Tanzania

    Researcher
Collaborations

Partner Organizations

The African Conversations on Gene Drives project is a collaborative effort involving multiple institutions across Africa and beyond

Ifakara Health Institute

Lead research institution based in Tanzania, coordinating the project's activities across multiple African countries.

Tanzania Lead Institution

Foundation for NIH

Providing technical support, funding coordination, and expertise in bioethics and responsible innovation.

USA Technical Partner

Kenya Medical Research Institute

Leading research institution in Kenya contributing expertise in medical research and community engagement.

Kenya Research Partner