Identification of genes for insecticide resistance in the lymphatic filariasis vector Culex quinquefasciatus

Pexine is interested in the intersection of environment and health. Under the supervision of Professor Martin Donnelly, Dr Salako Djogbénou and Dr Lisa Reimer (all based at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine), Pexine's study aims to identify the mechanisms of insecticide resistance in the lymphatic filariasis vector Culex quinquefasciatus. Her studies will focus on Culex quinquefasciatus in West Africa, with the hope that this work will eventually lead to a reduction in disease cases in the region.

This grant was awarded under the scheme's previous name of Master's Fellowships in Public Health and Tropical Medicine.