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Tracking malaria in Central America | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
- Manrique sequenced nearly a thousand Plasmodium vivax parasites to trace origins and transmission in Central and South America.
- The study found imported malaria cases are rare in Central America, shifting focus to local mobility as a driver.
- The team is building a network of Latin American researchers to exchange molecular surveillance knowledge and data.
- Manrique’s goal is to develop easy-to-use tools for health agencies to analyze parasite genomics and track outbreaks.
- Manrique returned to Peru after earning his PhD, planning to pursue positions while expanding molecular surveillance.
- The Harvard Chan School article notes Manrique’s mentorship under Daniel Neafsey and his work in Lima.
- The research centers on Central America, from Panama to Guatemala, and examines why malaria surged since 2020.
- Manrique’s work emphasizes translating lab findings into action for hard-to-reach populations.
- The project aims to create regional data repositories to support policy-making.
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