Target Malaria 64d ago

During the webinar, Dr Jonathan Kayondo, Principal Investigator for Target Malaria Uganda at the Uganda Virus Research Institute, spoke with Abdulkabir Adenopo about why malaria research offers exciting opportunities for those seeking impactful scientific careers. Dr Jonathan Kayondo is the Principal Investigator for Target Malaria Uganda and a Senior Research Officer at the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI), where he is also the acting Head of Entomology. Since joining Target Malaria in 2014, he has become a leading figure in vector biology and genetic strategies to combat malaria in Africa. For more of the Young Scientist Network, please check the Target Malaria website, and our YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yced8kzx2Q&list=PL4j19OrfcF4wGvU3whcbPS7uHSQhKZgUS Together we can #EndMalaria! #Malaria #MalariaResearch #youngscientistsnetwork Contents of the video 00:00 Intro 03:47 Can you tell us a little bit more about your work at Target Malaria and at the UVRI? 05:44 How did you come to research malaria and what sparked your interest? 09:02 Poll 1: Are there one or several research bodies or universities active in malaria research in your country? 11:39 What are the different types of scientist profiles in demand in malaria research? 14:46 Which research areas are the most popular, and which ones struggle to recruit In Africa? 17:07 Poll 2: Do you think that the contribution of African scientists to malaria research is sufficiently recognised? 22:00 What would you say are the most innovative or exciting areas of malaria research right now? 26:40 What’s your thoughts on malaria research at the global level? In America, Asia or Europe, for example? 29:45 Poll 3: What needs to be done to advance scientific research into malaria? 32:15 Questions and answer