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Support for Vector Biology Training for Sustainable Control of Vector Borne diseases in East Africa

Award Number: D43TW011813
ORGANIZATION: FOGARTY INTERNATIONAL CENTER
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: TRAINING/TRAINEESHIP
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 04/01/2023
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 12/31/2027

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Support for Vector Biology Training for Sustainable Control of Vector Borne diseases in East Africa - Vector-borne and neglected tropical diseases (VBDs and NTDs, respectively) are endemic and emerging threats in sub-Saharan Africa (sSA). In this renewal application, scientists from Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization, Biotechnology Research Institute (BioRI-KALRO), and Yale School of Public Health (YSPH) will partner with Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), Gulu University (GU) and Vector and Vector-Borne Diseases Institute (VVBDI) and their peers in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania with support of the East African Science and Technology Commission (EASTECO) to strengthen Vector Biology (VB) education and research capacity in order to advance vector control applications and reduce disease burden in East Africa. Our specific objectives are to: Aim 1) Empower early-career researchers in East Africa. Our training will target early-career scientists, including post-doctoral scholars and junior level faculty. We will transfer knowledge necessary to advance the state-of-the-art laboratory and field research skills, mathematical modeling and data management within broad fields of vector physiology, ecology, population genetics/genomics and epidemiology. We will establish regional network(s) of early-career researchers to support the next-generation of researchers and field practitioners and policy makers. Our program will prepare trainees with necessary skills to establish independent research programs, and to advise on sustainable and evidence-based strategies for VC and disease elimination programs, and promote public discussions and consultations to advance downstream delivery capacity of innovative and integrated human, animal and environmental health VC technologies. Aim 2) Develop leadership and institutional capacity to disseminate knowledge on innovative VC applications. We will offer in-person and/or virtual training and mentorship opportunities in bioethics, proficient clinical and laboratory practices, vector management and biosafety to early-career scientists. We will also train faculties in manuscript preparation, grantsmanship, and editorial capabilities and administrators in best-practices for the management of research and development (R&D) activities. Working with our network institutions and public health agencies, we will identify and address barriers to downstream application and adoption of research outputs relevant for VBZD control. During the course of this award, we will support advanced training of 8-10 early career scientists for a two-year period, and present up to five workshops/webinars annually to broad program participants. We will provide a leadership training opportunity to two advanced researchers at YSPH for 3-months annually to advance research content and mentorship/administration skills.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2026 ( Subtotal = $248,357 )
2026	2026	BIOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE-KALRO	OFF NAIROBI NAIVASHA ROAD	KIKUYU				KEN	International Research and Research Training	000	4	2/18/2026	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$248,357
														Subtotal = $248,357

Issue Date FY: 2025 ( Subtotal = $248,357 )
2025	2025	BIOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE-KALRO	OFF NAIROBI NAIVASHA ROAD	KIKUYU				KEN	International Research and Research Training	000	3	1/6/2025	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$248,357
														Subtotal = $248,357

Issue Date FY: 2024 ( Subtotal = $248,357 )
2024	2024	BIOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE-KALRO	OFF NAIROBI NAIVASHA ROAD	KIKUYU				KEN	International Research and Research Training	000	2	12/6/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$248,357
2024	2024	BIOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE-KALRO	OFF NAIROBI NAIVASHA ROAD	KIKUYU				KEN	International Research and Research Training	001	2	9/6/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $248,357

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = $250,357 )
2023	2023	BIOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE-KALRO	OFF NAIROBI NAIVASHA ROAD	KIKUYU				KEN	International Research and Research Training	001	1	6/27/2023	NEW	$0
2023	2023	BIOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE-KALRO	OFF NAIROBI NAIVASHA ROAD	KIKUYU				KEN	International Research and Research Training	000	1	4/11/2023	NEW	$250,357
														Subtotal = $250,357

Grand Total All Awards = $995,428

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Support for Vector Biology Training for Sustainable Control of Vector Borne diseases in East Africa

Award Number: D43TW011813

ORGANIZATION: FOGARTY INTERNATIONAL CENTER

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: TRAINING/TRAINEESHIP

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 04/01/2023

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 12/31/2027

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