CREC/LSHTM Collaborative Research Programme

31/07/2025

We were delighted to host Anna Souchet from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, U. of London (LSHTM) for her MSc summer research project in Medical Parasitology and Entomology, under the supervision of Dr. Corine Ngufor.

Anna’s project focused on the impact of pyrethroid resistance on the efficacy of transfluthrin-based spatial repellents, providing critical insights for the future deployment of this promising tool in malaria vector control.

Wishing her continued success as she completes her MSc and advances in global health research!

14/07/2025

We're : Research Assistants & Technicians

Join our team on an exciting new research project!
We're looking for motivated Research Assistants and Technicians in medical entomology to support our work in a new vector control research project.

📍 Location : Zogbodomey and/or Bassila (Benin)
🕒 Deadline to apply : 23rd July 2025
📄 Duration of the contract : 4 months
🕒 Start Date: Early August 2025

For details on roles, requirements, and how to apply, please refer to the document linked below.

https://www.crec-lshtm.org/index.php/data/vacances

Dr Manfred Accrombessi MD, PhD in Epidemiology, Research Fellow in Epidemiology, Trial manager of New Nets project Professor Martin AKOGBETO Medical Entomology Local PI of the UNITAID Randomised control trial

10/07/2025

New Team Member Alert!

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Kouagou Ludovic N'TCHA to our team as Medical Socio-Anthropologist.

Dr. N’TCHA will lead work on the social and cultural dimensions of vector-borne disease prevention and control in Benin, with a focus on qualitative research and community engagement. He’ll support study design and contribute to reports, guidance notes, and scientific publications — under the leadership of Prof. Corine Ngufor

His expertise is a valuable addition to our research team.
Join us in giving him a warm welcome! 👏🏽

13/06/2025

📬 Our First Semester Newsletter Is Here!

NEWSLETTER | As we reach the mid-point of 2025, we're proud to share key highlights from the first half of the year — from scientific progress in vector control to strengthened collaborations, capacity building, and field impact.

This issue captures our shared achievements, challenges overcome, and the momentum driving us into the second half of the year.

🔗 Read the newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/006a570915d2/27th-newsletter-of-creclshtm

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Corine Ngufor

The final workshop of the PLUS Project, focused on perennial malaria chemoprevention (PMC) using sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP), took place on Thursday, 3 April 2025, in Grand-Popo. This event brought together key stakeholders from the health sector, technical partners, and representatives from bene...

29/05/2025

We are very pleased to see this video by the Gates Foundation showcasing our work in the evaluation of novel vector control tools in Benin under the leadership of our lead scientist Prof. Corine Ngufor. Next-generation mosquito nets are driving meaningful progress in the global fight against malaria. This is a shining example of how science, innovation and partnerships can save lives. We must continue to do what we can to stay ahead of the mosquito vector.

https://www.gatesfoundation.org/ideas/articles/mosquito-net-innovation-malaria

Corine Ngufor Gates Foundation



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Scientist Dr. Corine Ngufor developed a mosquito net using dual insecticides, helping protect millions and renewing global progress against malaria.

01/05/2025

🧪✨ On this International Labour Day (1 May 2025), we proudly celebrate the dedication and hard work of our team members as key drivers of innovation and impact in the control of vector-borne diseases in Benin and worldwide.

Each team member brings valuable expertise, professionalism, and a shared commitment to our mission: protecting vulnerable communities from vector-borne diseases.

Today, we honour their passion, resilience, and unwavering pursuit of excellence in advancing global health.

Together, we move closer to a malaria-free future.

15/04/2025

Visit from the Gates Foundation | We were honoured to welcome Mr David Malone from the Gates Foundation to our GLP-certified research laboratory. This visit was a valuable opportunity to strengthen our partnership and to exchange views on key initiatives in the field of research and innovation. We also took the opportunity to offer our guest a guided tour of our laboratory and to present our current projects, our state-of-the-art operations and our commitment to public health. We are deeply grateful for the continued support of the Gates Foundation, which has enabled us to make significant contributions as a leading research institution in Africa.

Corine Ngufor Gates Foundation

02/04/2025

IVCC Visit to our facility | We were honoured to welcome a delegation from the Innovative Vector Control Consortium to our Facility on 6 March 2025. This visit was a valuable opportunity to strengthen our collaboration on the development and evaluation of novel vector control products.
We also took the opportunity to offer the team a guided tour of our laboratory, insectaries and testing operations.
We appreciate the support we have received from IVCC over the years that has enabled us to stand out as a leading GLP-compliant facility in vector control product evaluation in Africa.



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18/03/2025

Vector Control Working Group Meeting | From March 3 to 5, 2025, the Vector Control Working Group (VCWG) of the RBM partnership, held its annual meeting in Cotonou. It was a moment for sharing best practices and strengthening collaborations within the malaria vector control community. Our team was well represented by our Facility Manager, Dr. Corine Ngufor, who is also the Co-Chair of the VCWG and some key staff members.
Together, we are making progress towards more effective malaria control even in difficult times.

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