UCMI Delivers Molecular Biology Training to Students and Faculty from the University of São Tomé and Príncipe
UCMI Delivers Molecular Biology Training to Students and Faculty from the University of São Tomé and Príncipe The University of California Malaria Initiative (UCMI) recently hosted a hands-on training program in Molecular Biology Techniques at its research laboratory for 10 participants, including undergraduate students and faculty members from the Faculty of Science and Technology at […]
University of California Malaria Initiative (UCMI) Premieres “Anopheles” on Roku, Spotlighting Collaboration and Innovation in the Fight Against Malaria
University of California Malaria Initiative (UCMI) Premieres “Anopheles” on Roku, Spotlighting Collaboration and Innovation in the Fight Against Malaria São Tomé and Príncipe, July 6, 2026 – The University of California Malaria Initiative (UCMI) is proud to announce the release of Anopheles, a groundbreaking documentary now available for streaming on Roku that chronicles one […]
Young Voices, New Conversations: Meet UCMI’s Digital Ambassadors
Young Voices, New Conversations: Meet UCMI’s Digital Ambassadors In São Tomé and Príncipe, four content creators are using social media to tell a different kind of story. Using their platforms, they’re helping make conversations about malaria, public health, and scientific innovation more accessible to younger audiences. Meet UCMI’s Digital Ambassadors: Quilsa Morrema, Débora Leal, Mauro […]
UCMI Hosts 2026 Annual Meeting
UCMI Hosts 2026 Annual Meeting On May 8, representatives from across the globe joined UCMI for the 2026 Annual Meeting in Winters, California, to discuss an exciting year ahead. Attendees heard from principal investigators from partner institutions about their latest research endeavors and learned about recent progress with the UCMI program in Equatorial Guinea from […]
UCMI Recognizes World Malaria Day 2026
UCMI Recognizes World Malaria Day 2026 This World Malaria Day, the University of California Malaria Initiative (UCMI) recognizes the global impact of a disease that continues to affect more than 200 million people each year and claims over 600,000 lives, disproportionately impacting some of the world’s most vulnerable communities. This year, we are highlighting the […]
Building Momentum in Annobón: A Closer Look at UCMI’s Latest Field Work
Building Momentum in Annobón: A Closer Look at UCMI’s Latest Field Work The UCMI team has just returned from Annobón, Equatorial Guinea, following several weeks of field work conducted in partnership with the Government of Equatorial Guinea. This marks an important step in our shared effort to better understand the local mosquito population and advance […]
Understanding Mosquito Habitats as Ecosystems: New Insights from São Tomé and Príncipe
Aquatic macroinvertebrate diversity in mosquito larval habitats in São Tomé and Príncipe Our latest publication looks at the aquatic environments where malaria mosquito vectors develop on the islands of São Tomé and Príncipe. Instead of focusing only on mosquitoes, this study explored the wider community of small animals living in the same water bodies. We […]
UCMI attends 9th International Congress of the Society for Vector Ecology
The University of California Malaria Initiative (UCMI) was proud to participate at this year’s Society for Vector Ecology (SOVE) Annual Conference, held 12-17 October in Chania, Crete. The event brought together professionals from across the globe who are involved in diverse areas of research and operations related to vector biology and control. Greg Lanzaro, UCMI Principal Investigator, participated in the Vector Management: Integrated […]
Global Partners Unite Behind Equatorial Guinea’s Vision 2030 Malaria Strategy
With the launch of Vision 2030, malaria elimination efforts have reached a major milestone. Led by our partners at the Ministry of Health in the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, this initiative brings together a coalition of key stakeholders that include UCMI, Oxford University, Serum Institute of India, Tsinghua University, and MCD Global Health to develop […]
Equatorial Guinea Annouces Vision 2030 Malaria Elimination Strategy
Contact:Guillermo GarciaDirector, International ProgramsMCD Global Healthcommunications@mcd.org Launch Event During United Nations General Assembly to Formalize International Partnership Coalition NEW YORK, NY, September 22, 2025 — The Ministry of Health, Social Welfare and Health Infrastructure of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea announced its Vision 2030 strategy for malaria elimination. The official launch event will take place on […]