Systematic prioritization and initial characterization of Plasmodium falciparum vaccine antigens against pregnancy

Systematic prioritization and initial characterization of Plasmodium falciparum vaccine antigens against pregnancy

PI: Dr Bernard Kanoi

Mentor/ Co-investigator: Dr Jesse Gitaka

Donor/Funder :EDCTP

Duration :2021-2024

Amount :150,000 Euros

Research focus: To develop a platform for comprehensive prioritization of protective antigens in pregnancy associated malaria by combining reverse vaccinology and cellular techniques with ex-vivo phenotyping assays