Division of Research Support

Boniface Namangala
, BVM., MSc., PhD.
Visiting Professor
Hokkaido University(University of Zambia)

Research Theme

  • Detection, isolation and characterization of vector-borne zoonotic pathogens and their potential use as vaccine candidates

Keyword

  • Vector-borne zoonoses
  • Neglected Tropical Diseases
  • Vaccine candidates
  • Climate change

Overview of Research

  • Detection, isolation and characterization of zoonotic parasitic pathogens from vectors, animals and humans in wildlife-domestic animal-human interface areas
  • Establish determinants of pathogenicity of the obtained pathogens for identification of vaccine candidates