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Research & Innovation

Tropical Infectious Diseases Research Center

The University of Abomey-Calavi's leading research hub for tackling tropical infectious diseases.

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Excellence in Research

Advancing Global Health Solutions

Working closely with international partners to drive innovation in tropical infectious diseases.

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Scientific Expertise

Leading Entomological Research

Applying rigorous scientific methodologies to combat vector-borne diseases in West Africa.

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Epidemiology Unit

Microbiology Unit

Public Health Unit

About TIDRC

Leading Research Center since 2020

TIDRC is a research and training center affiliated with the Doctoral School of Life and Earth Sciences (EDSVT) of the University of Abomey-Calavi. We provide outstanding training, promote knowledge through research, and recommend proven strategies for disease control.

6 Scientific Departments

Collaborative Research Projects

International Partnerships

Professional Services

Six Scientific Departments:

UEGDFU: Environment, Data Management & University Training

UE: Entomology Unit

UPM: Parasitology & Malacology

UEp: Epidemiology Unit

UMFU: Microbiology & University Training

UECSS: Clinical Trial & Social Sciences

Research Areas:

• Parasitology

• Entomology

• Environment

• Epidemiology

• Malacology

• Microbiology

• Social Sciences

• Clinical Trials

Contact Info

+229 01 47 38 35 54

UEGDFU Laboratory

9 Research Platforms

The Environment Data Management and University Training Unit (UEGDFU) houses cutting-edge research platforms

Insectary

Maintenance & rearing of mosquito colonies (Anopheles gambiae & funestus)

Toxicology

Insecticide resistance phenotyping & mosquito net efficacy evaluation

Parasitology/Experimental Infections

P. falciparum culture & experimental infections in Anopheles mosquitoes

Molecular Biology Lab

P. falciparum genetic diversity & antimalarial resistance surveillance

Molecular Biology Section

DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, RT-qPCR & RNA interference techniques

Microbial Ecology

Vector microbial ecology & bacterial mediation of insecticide resistance

Bioinformatics

NGS library prep, genomic sequencing & metagenomic data analysis

Experimental Station (Ganhoua)

Semi-controlled field trials for vector behavioral responses in southern Benin

Video Tracking Room

Behavioral analysis & mosquito response tracking systems

Genomic Capacity

4600+

Sample Processing Capacity

4000

qPCR Reactions

600

Sequencing Samples

ONT MinION

Portable Sequencing

2020

Established

6

Scientific Departments

9

Research Platforms

4600

Genomic Sample Capacity

Latest Research

TIDRC Units – Latest Scientific Outputs

Recent Publications

Physico-chemical characterization of Anopheles gam...

Djègbè I, Hessou-Djossou D, Gounou Boukari MKY, Nonfodji O, Tchigossou G, Djouak...

BMC Infect Dis (2024)

DOI

Key gene modules and hub genes associated with pyr...

Odhiambo CA, Derilus D, Impoinvil LM, Omoke D, Saizonou H, Okeyo S, Dada N, Muld...

BMC Genomics (2024)

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Parallel evolution in mosquito vectors - a duplica...

Nagi SC, Lucas ER, Egyir-Yawson A, Essandoh J, Dadzie S, Chabi J, Djogbénou LS,...

Mol Biol Evol (2024)

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Efficacy of Interceptor G2, Royal Guard and PermaN...

Sovegnon PM, Akoton R, Stopard IJ, Churcher TS, McCall PJ, Ranson H, Foster GM,...

Parasit Vectors (2024)

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Multiple insecticide resistance mechanisms in Anop...

Corbel V, N'Guessan R, Brengues C, Chandre F, Djogbenou L, Martin T, Akogbéto M,...

Acta Trop (2007)

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Characterization of insensitive acetylcholinestera...

Djogbénou L, Weill M, Hougard JM, Raymond M, Akogbéto M, Chandre F.

J Med Entomol (2007)

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Research Excellence

Innovation & Collaboration

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Our People

Meet the team of experts driving our research and innovation

Dr. Moudachirou Ibikounle

Director of TIDRC

Dr. Luc Salako Djogbenou

Deputy Director & Head of UEGDFU
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Dr. Oswald Y. DJIHINTO

Scientific Activities
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Dr. Adandé A. Medjigbodo

Lab Manager
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Dr. Pierre Marie Sovegnon

Researcher
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Our Partners

Collaborating for Global Health Excellence

TIDRC

A center of excellence in research and training on tropical infectious diseases.

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Structure & Leadership

TIDRC operates with 6 scientific departments and comprehensive RGMO administration, managing major international collaborations.

6 Departments:

UEGDFU, UE, UPM
UEp, UMFU, UECSS

Leadership:

Director & Deputy
Scientific/Pedagogical Coordinators

Current Projects

• Gates Foundation Genomics
• DFG EcoVir Project
• RNAi Innovation Research

Contact & Infrastructure

Campus UAC, Abomey-Calavi

uegdfu.cremit@gmail.com

+229 0195324577

Technical Capacity:

4600+ Genomic Samples

9 Research Platforms

ONT MinION Sequencing

Field Station (Ganhoua)

Major Funders:
Gates Foundation • DFG • NIH • CDC

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