Francesco Baldini
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Dr. Francesco Baldini is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Glasgow, United Kingdom. His research focuses on entomopathogenic fungi and their interactions with malaria vectors, as well as advancements in disease surveillance technologies. Recent publications include studies on insecticide resistance in malaria mosquitoes and mathematical models for transmission of Japanese Encephalitis Virus. He aims to enhance understanding of vector dynamics and their implications for public health.
Recent Grants
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A novel approach to assess malaria mosquito biological age to accelerate the implementation of vector control in endemic settings
Open Date: 2022-04-01
Close Date: 2024-03-01
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Spectroscopy & AI to diagnose and quantify Onchocerca volvulus in blackflies
Open Date: 2022-01-01
Close Date: 2023-06-01
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Advancing infrared and AI-based techniques for real time mosquito age-grading and evaluation of malaria vector control interventions in Africa
Open Date: 2021-10-01
Close Date: 2025-09-01
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Population biology and genomics studies on Anopheles funestus in Tanzania
Open Date: 2020-10-01
Close Date: 2023-09-01
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Artificial Intelligence and InfraRed Spectroscopy to Accelerate Malaria Vector Control
Open Date: 2019-12-01
Close Date: 2021-06-01
Positions (1)
University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow
9 months ago
PhD opportunity in vector-borne diseases , avian malaria , birds , urbanisation , and pathogen transmission at the University of Glasgow , working with Dr Davide Dominoni and Dr Luigi Sedda (Lancaster University), as shared by Francesco Baldini . The project title is The impact of urbanisation on vector-borne transmission: avian malaria as a case study . It sits within the NorthWestBio PhD scheme and is based in the School of Biodiversity, One Health and Veterinary Medicine at the University of Glasgow, with collaboration involving Lancaster University. This is a research-focused PhD for candidates interested in ecology, disease transmission, vectors, hosts, and urban environmental change. The post highlights two application windows: international applicants can apply from 1 October to 30 November , while home applicants can apply from 2 November to 4 January . No detailed funding package, stipend amount, or tuition information is given in the post. Candidates are advised to review the full project page and note that applicants can apply for up to three projects on the scheme, including other vector-related PhD opportunities. Use the project link for full eligibility and application instructions, and submit within the relevant deadline for your applicant category.
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Lee Haines
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University of Notre Dame
Heather Ferguson
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University of Glasgow
Simon Babayan
University of Glasgow
Michael Walsh
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The University of Sydney School of Public Health
Klaas Wynne
University of Glasgow
Mauro Pazmiño Betancourth
University of Glasgow
Abdoulaye Niang
University of Glasgow
Ruth Zadoks
Professor of Production Animal Health
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