Objectives

Ensure the sustainability of existing interventions such as LLINs and IRS

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Develop African capacity for laboratory and field trials of new insecticides to accelerate the evaluation of new insecticides from our industrial partners

Determine the factors that influence the amount of insecticide reaching the target sites in mosquitoes and using this information to improve insecticide delivery

Identify the causes and extent of insecticide resistance in the major malaria vectors and developing improved resistance monitoring tools

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Undertake proof of concept trials of several new tools to tackle outdoor transmission and insecticide resistant vectors

Take forward the most promising tools into large scale trials to assess epidemiological impact

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Develop new tools to monitor mosquito behaviour and population structures

Use these tools to monitor the impact of domestic insecticide use and increasing urbanisation

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Take forward the most promising new tools to large scale trials

Engage relevant stakeholders throughout the project to ensure that new or improved tools interventions are acceptable

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Maintain and expand equitable partnerships between Southern and Northern institutions and individuals

Take multidisciplinary approach from the outset

Deliver short term training, support 6 PhD studentships and develop individual and institutional mentoring relationships