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Women in Malaria@womeninmalaria· 10d

WiM invites you to celebrate World Mosquito Day🦟 Why is World Mosquito Day a day to celebrate? On August 20, 1897, Sir Ronald Ross discovered that Anopheles mosquitoes transmit malaria parasites to humans. This medical breakthrough led to new malaria prevention strategies.

Women in Malaria@womeninmalaria· 17d

Our WiM sketch features Professor Sarah Reece PI at the University f Edinburgh and a member of the WiM Steering Committee. Read more about the Reece group research: thereecelab.com Sketch by Sophia & Thorey #WiM

The image shows a sketch of Professor Sarah Reece in a lab coat. Above her hand shows a clock with the different asexual malaria parasite stages in place of the numbers on the clock. Above her is a graphic with the sun and moon, representing her research on circadian rhythm and parasite replication. In between is a graphic showing male and female gametocytes and a clock/ratio symbol between, and surrounding it mosquitoes as well as parasites, depicting Professor Sarah Reece's research on how environment can affect parasite plasticity, sex ratio and transmission.

Women in Malaria@womeninmalaria· 21d

In July newsletter, we featured reflections and testimonials from WIM members🥳 Link to the newsletter: womeninmalaria.es/wp-content/u... Link to join our database: womeninmalaria.es/wim-database/ #WIM

Women in Malaria@womeninmalaria· 27d

📢Registration is on for the 10th International Conference on Plasmodium vivax Research (ICPvR 2027) Conference Dates: 19–21 May 2027 Location: Lima, Peru Hosted by: Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia (UPCH) Please see flyers for more details⬇️ #WomeinMalaria #malariaConference

Women in Malaria@womeninmalaria· Jul 22

Women in Malaria celebrates Diane Leslie Nkahe, who recently defended her PhD thesis at University of Yaoundé I, Cameroon🥳. To read more about Nkahe’s research, kindly use the link below😃 lnkd.in/eUuwxrY6 lnkd.in/eijvYESG lnkd.in/eyqRyETJ #Womeninmalaria

Women in Malaria@womeninmalaria· Jun 26

Inside this week in malaria, we bring to you update from the researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Swipe to read more updates and clink the link for more information: www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/... Source: publichealth.jhu.edu/2026/beyond-... #MalariaResearch

Women in Malaria@womeninmalaria· May 22

The Women in Malaria (WiM) Workshop at BioMalPar XXII Conference will focus on this 2026 edition on recognising and addressing the Imposter Syndrome, a barrier that continues to impact the professional development of many women in science. #WiM

Women in Malaria@womeninmalaria· Apr 30

Did you get our first Newsletter? Yes! We sent out a newsletter for World Malaria Day 2026 and if you didn’t receive it, we’ve got you. Link to the newsletter: womeninmalaria.es/wp-content/u... Link to join our database: womeninmalaria.es/wim-database/ #WIM

Women in Malaria@womeninmalaria· Apr 25

In celebration of #WorldMalariaDay we bring you the next sketch in our WiM series featuring Krystal Mwesiga Birungi & Dr Federica Bernardini @targetmalaria.org Read more about their work on targetmalaria.org/profiles/spo... & targetmalaria.org/profiles/spo... Sketch: Sophia and Thorey #WIM

The image shows a sketch of two researchers, Krystal Mwesiga Birungi and Dr Federica Bernardini at Target Malaria. In the background are drawings of a microscope, DNA and mosquitoes to reflect their work on Anopheles mosquitoes and development of new tools for vector control.

Women in Malaria@womeninmalaria· Mar 8

Happy International Women’s Day #IWD2026 🤩🎉 To celebrate the day we present the first WiM sketch of the year, featuring Dr Katharine Collins, the co-inventor of the R21 malaria vaccine 👩🏻‍🔬💉

The image shows a sketch of Dr Katharine Collins, the co-inventor of the R21 malaria vaccine. Dr Collins is wearing a lab coat on one side and holding a falcon tube and on the other side typing on a laptop. Surrounding Katharine are icons representing her contribution in the development of the R21 vaccine.

International Women's Day 2026

Women in Malaria encourages everyone to take a moment today to celebrate and acknowledge International Women's Day (IWD). This day celebrates the achievements of women around the globe and aims to increase support for gender equality. Since its origin in 1911, IWD has helped bring awareness to gender biases in critical areas such as policy, education, pay, and representation, and has supported the development of gender-equality-focused legislation and practices worldwide. The conversations and actions inspired by this day have had (and can continue to have) a monumental impact.

In honor of IWD, we would like to recognize Dr. Katharine Collins, who was nominated for the WiM Sketches.

Dr. Collins is the co-inventor of the R21 malaria vaccine, which helps prevent malaria in children. R21 is the second malaria vaccine recommended by the World Health Organisation. This work was the focus of her PhD at Oxford University under Professor Adrian Hill. She later worked with James McCarthy at the Queensland Institute of Medical Research on transmission models of infection, and with Teun Bousema at Radboud University on controlled human malaria infection models. She has also served on the WHO malaria vaccine advisory committee and has actively been in involved with WiM for several years.

Dr. Collins currently works inon Global Health R&D at Coefficient Giving (previously Open Philanthropy) where she helps support research with the greatest potential to improve global health and save lives.

To learn more about IWD and how to get involved, please check out: https://www.unwomen.org/en/get-involved/international-womens-day

-the WiM team

Women in Malaria@womeninmalaria· Feb 12

📢 We are looking for enthusiastic WiM volunteers 🎉 We have at least two positions open! - 📱 Social Media Manager - 📰 Newsletter Content Creator More information on each position in the flyers below

Women in Malaria@womeninmalaria· Feb 11

Today we celebrate the international day of women and girls in science 🎉👩🏾‍🔬👩🏻‍💻👩🏾‍🚀👩🏼‍🔧 #IDWGS2026

Sketch of a woman scientist looking through a microscope with various symbols to represent STEM and the following text:

On this day we celebrate the continuous efforts, resilience and achievements of women and girls in STEM.
It’s a day to remind us that there still remain significant gaps for girls and women in STEM fields and to actively think about what actions we can take to narrow these gaps.
According to global and regional trends for women in STEM 2025, women represented only 33% of the global research workforce. And many disciplines within STEM, such as engineering (18%) and computer science (20%), have much lower representation of women compared to, for example, life sciences (50%) [Women in STEM network, 2025]
In 2025, it was calculated that women in the UK got paid 83p for every pound men got paid (median hourly earning) [Women in STEM network, 2025].
Did you know that women with established careers in academia are 2x likelier to abandon their career compared to men? This decision is often the result of a toxic work environment and lack of support when challenging the status quo [https://doi.org/10.1016/j.it.2024.05.004]. There are also many examples of women entering the STEM fields, but then end up leaving due to negative experiences, biases and job rejections.
What are some of the things you can do?
-Provide a supportive environment at work and call out biases
-Form/join a committee within your organisation aimed to support and promote gender equity
-Join supportive communities (Women in STEM Network, Women in STEM, STEM Women, Women in Malaria, Herminthology, Women in Parasitology, Mothers in academia, Mama is an academic, For women in science, etc.)
-Provide mentorship or seek mentorship as a mentee

In the end we want to take the opportunity to thank our wonderful WiM community for sharing our goal of gender equity in science (and beyond) and for driving forward our mission. Let's keep creating and fighting for a fair environment!
-The WiM Team-

Women in Malaria@womeninmalaria· Dec 27

Dear everyone, thank you for all your support throughout the year and special thanks to all the WiM Conference attendees and supporters - we could not have done it without you! Happy Holidays and may you all have a prosperous new year. See you in 2026! -The Committee

Women in Malaria@womeninmalaria· Aug 20

On this day 1897, it was discovered that malaria is transmitted through the bite of female Anopheles mosquitos 🦟 a discovery critical to our understanding of disease pathogenesis and prevention of malaria #WorldMosquitoDay #EndMalaria #GlobalHealth #ZeroMalaria

Image of a mosquito to celebrate world mosquito day.

Women in Malaria@womeninmalaria· Apr 25

This World Malaria Day, we celebrate the vital role women & other discriminated genders play in the fight against malaria! From pioneering researchers to dedicated health workers, women are driving innovation & change in malaria control globally. [Sketch by Sophia & Thorey 👩🏻‍🎨]

Sketch of all the general conference speakers at the 2nd women in malaria conference surrounded by the conference research themes. Sketch by Sophia & Thorey.

Women in Malaria@womeninmalaria· Mar 20

🌟Thank you all for joining us at the 2nd WiM Conference🌟 A conference like this is only possible because of the dedication and efforts of so many people coming together - Thank you everyone! 🥰 -The conference committee (Silvie, Damaris, Brook, Megan, Thorey & Nsa)

Images of speakers and chairs from day 2 of the 2nd WiM Conference

Women in Malaria@womeninmalaria· Mar 19

Day 1 complete of the 2nd WiM Conference! Thanks everyone for joining us today, sharing your research, knowledge and showing engagement during each session. See you again tomorrow! 🦟🧫🔬

Images of conference speakers and chairs for day 1

Women in Malaria@womeninmalaria· Mar 19

See you at the conference! 💙💛

Women in Malaria@womeninmalaria· Mar 8

This #IWD2025 we highlight the critical role women play in the fight against malaria #WomensDay2025 #WomenInMalaria #EndMalaria #STEMInclusion #EquitableLeadership

This #IWD2025, we highlight the critical role women play in the fight against malaria! Women and children bear the heaviest burden of this disease, yet they remain underrepresented in malaria research and policy-making. Women’s contributions are invaluable, from shaping policies to groundbreaking research in laboratories. However, to mount an equitable response, we must advocate for inclusive leadership at every level. Women are vital change agents, and empowering women and girls is essential for effective malaria control. Join us in celebrating their efforts, amplify their voices, and ensure that gender biases in #malariaresearch are addressed. Together, we can forge a path toward a future where everyone—regardless of gender—can thrive in the fight against malaria. #AccelerateAction and help us build a healthier, more equitable world! #WomenInMalaria #EndMalaria #STEMInclusion #EquitableLeadership

Women in Malaria@womeninmalaria· Mar 6

#StandUpForScience2025 👩🏾‍🔬👩🏼‍🔬👩🏾‍🔬👩🏻‍🔬

The Women In Malaria mission is to support and empower women and gender minorities working to advance malaria research and control. We believe that gender equality and diversity are crucial for advancing science efficiently and effectively. Despite the disruptive times, WiM maintains its strong support for all under represented groups, and we will continue to drive towards a more equitable, safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for women scientists.

Women in Malaria@womeninmalaria· Mar 6

Registration for the 2nd Women in Malaria Conference closes this Friday March 7, 23.59 (UTC)! Register: womeninmalaria.es/wim-conferen... Take a look at our fantastic speaker lineup! womeninmalaria.es/invited-spea...

Women in Malaria@womeninmalaria· Mar 3

📢Registration deadline for the 2nd WiM Virtual Conference is next Friday! Hurry up and register now on the conference website womeninmalaria.es/wim-conferen... We have a fantastic lineup of speakers! ✨ Sketch of all the conference keynote speakers by Sophia Hernandez & Thorey Jonsdottir

Sketch of all the keynote speakers of the 2nd women in malaria conference. Speaker headshots are surrounded by research themes of the conference.

Women in Malaria@womeninmalaria· Feb 12

📢The second Plenary Speaker at the WiM Conference is Professor Dyann Wirth - a leader in 🧬 molecular parasitology and 🌍 global health research! Register now & join us virtually 19-20 March for a conference packed with exciting research! 🎨Sketch by Thorey and Sophia

Women in Malaria@womeninmalaria· Feb 11

On #IDWGS we celebrate women driving malaria research—from fieldwork to policy, diagnostics to drug discovery! Dr Dorothy Achu (WHO, Africa region) highlights how dynamic the fight against malaria is - Don’t miss her plenary talk at the WiM conference! Sketch by Sophia Hernandez & Thorey Jonsdottir

Women in Malaria@womeninmalaria· Feb 10

🐥Early bird registration closes this Friday (Feb 14)! Fee waiver applications available for LMICs (closing Feb 28), you can also buy fee waivers for others. Detailed 📝conference programme & 📸invited speaker profiles are now on our website: womeninmalaria.es/wim-conferen... Please re-share 💙💛

Flyer for the 2nd Women in Malaria virtual conference taking place online March 19-20, 2025.

Early bird registration 50 USD (closing February 14, 23.59 UTC, 2025)
Later registration 60 USD (closing March 7, 23.59 UTC, 2025)

Women in Malaria@womeninmalaria· Feb 2

The 2nd WiM Conference will have a Peer Mentoring Session facilitated by @elenagomez-diaz.bsky.social for women & non-binary researchers (registration info shared later) ➡️Conference registration & preliminary programme: womeninmalaria.es/wim-conferen... Sketch: Sophia Hernandez & Thorey Jonsdottir

Women in Malaria@womeninmalaria· Jan 27

📢 The Preliminary Programme for the 2nd WiM Online Conference is out 🥳 🎉 The Early Bird Registration closes Feb 14 2025, 23.59 UTC (50 USD). Fee waivers are available for LMICs & you can also buy fee waivers or donate. Register and apply/donate: womeninmalaria.es/wim-conferen... 💙💛 Please share!

Women in Malaria@womeninmalaria· Jan 8

📢Reminder that the early bird registration for the 2nd Women in Malaria Online conference is closing Feb 14, 2025 (50 USD)! Fee waiver applications are available for LMICs & you can also buy fee waivers for others. Register/apply here: womeninmalaria.es/wim-conferen... Please re-share 💛

Conference registration flyer for the 2nd Women in Malaria Online Conference. Early bird registration 50 USD (closes Feb 14, 2025) and late registration 60 USD (closes March 7, 2025). Fee waivers applications available for LMICs and you can also buy fee waivers for others. Conference partners: The University of Edinburgh and Arizona State University. Conference Sponsors: Open Philanthropy, New England Biolabs, eLIFE and Nature Springer.

Women in Malaria@womeninmalaria· Dec 22

Happy holidays from the Women in Malaria team! May you all have wonderful year ahead 🎉🎄