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A global network for investigating the genomic epidemiology of malaria.

Nature ·Vol. 456 ·No. 7223 ·2008-12-11 ·Pages 732-7

Malaria Genomic Epidemiology Network

Abstract

Large-scale studies of genomic variation could assist efforts to eliminate malaria. But there are scientific, ethical and practical challenges to carrying out such studies in developing countries, where the burden of disease is greatest. The Malaria Genomic Epidemiology Network (MalariaGEN) is now working to overcome these obstacles, using a consortial approach that brings together researchers from 21 countries.

MeSH Terms
Animals Anopheles/genetics Epidemiologic Research Design Genome, Human/genetics Genome-Wide Association Study Global Health Humans Immunity, Innate/genetics Malaria/epidemiology,genetics Plasmodium/genetics Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide
Authors & Affiliations
1 authors, click to expand affiliations / ORCID
Malaria Genomic Epidemiology Network
The University of Buea, PO Box 63, Buea, South West Province, Cameroon.
Investigators
121 investigators, click to expand
Achidi Eric Akum
Agbenyega Tsiri
Allen Stephen
Amodu Olukemi
Bojang Kalifa
Conway David
Corran Patrick
Deloukas Panos
Djimde Abdoulaye
Dolo Amagana
Doumbo Ogobara
Drakeley Chris
Duffy Patrick
Dunstan Sarah
Evans Jennifer
Farrar Jeremy
Fernando Deepika
Tran Tinh Hien
Horstmann Rolf
Ibrahim Muntaser
Karunaweera Nadira
Kokwaro Gilbert
Koram Kojo
Kwiatkowski Dominic
Lemnge Martha
Makani Julie
Marsh Kevin
Michon Pascal
Modiano David
Molyneux Malcolm E
Mueller Ivo
Mutabingwa Theonest
Parker Michael
Peshu Norbert
Plowe Chris
Puijalon Odile
Ragoussis Jiannis
Reeder John
Reyburn Hugh
Riley Eleanor
Rogers Jane
Sakuntabhai Anavaj
Singhasivanon Pratap
Sirima Sodiomon
Sirugo Giorgio
Tall Adama
Taylor Terrie
Thera Mahamadou
Troye-Blomberg Marita
Williams Tom
Wilson Michael
Amenga-Etego Lucas
Apinjoh Tobias O
Bougouma Edith
Dewasurendra Rajika
Diakite Mahamadou
Enimil Anthony
Hussein Ayman
Ishengoma Deus
Jallow Muminatou
Lin Enmoore
Ly Alioune
Mangano Valentina D
Manjurano Alphaxard
Manning Laurens
Ndila Carolyne M
Nyirongo Vysaul
Oluoch Tom
Nguyen T N Quyen
Suriyaphol Prapat
Toure Ousman
Rockett Kirk A
Vanderwal Aaron
Clark Taane
Parker Michael
Wrigley Rebecca
Kwiatkowski Dominic
Alcock Daniel
Auburn Sarah
Barnwell David
Bull Susan
Campino Susana
deVries Jantina
Elzein Abier
Evans Julie
Fitzpatrick Kathryn
Ghansah Anita
Green Angie
Hart Lee
Hilton Eliza
Hubbart Christina
Hughes Catherine
Jeffreys Anna E
Kivinen Katja
MacInnis Bronwyn
Manske Magnus
Maslen Gareth
McCreight Marilyn
Mendy Alieu
Moyes Catherine
Nyika Aceme
Potter Claire
Risley Paul
Rowlands Kate
SanJoaquin Miguel
Small Kerrin
Somaskantharajah Elilan
Stevens Marryat
Teo YikYing
Watson Renee
Agbenyega Tsiri
Carucci Dan
Cook Katharine
Doyle Alan
Duombo Ogobara
Farrar Jeremy
Gottlieb Michael
Marsh Kevin
Puijalon Odile
Taylor Terrie
Kwiatkowski Dominic
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Article Info
Journal
Nature
Abbr.
Nature
ISSN
1476-4687
DOI
10.1038/nature07632
Published
2008-12-11
Pages
732-7
Language
English
Region
England
NLM ID
0410462
PMCID
PMC3758999
Subset
IM
Grants
Medical Research Council · G0600230 · United Kingdom
Wellcome Trust · 077383/Z/05/Z · United Kingdom
Medical Research Council · G0200454 · United Kingdom
Medical Research Council · G0600230(77610) · United Kingdom
Medical Research Council · G0200454(62635) · United Kingdom
Medical Research Council · G19/9 · United Kingdom
Wellcome Trust · 076934 · United Kingdom
Wellcome Trust · 077383 · United Kingdom
Medical Research Council · G0600718 · United Kingdom
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PubMed source DOI: 10.1038/nature07632 PMC Full Text View journal details
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