🌍 12 Countries. 8 Days. 1 Mission.
That’s a wrap on ICEMR Annual Training & Workshop 2026!
📍 Hile Grand, Addis Ababa | April 21–28, 2026
Hosted by the University of California, Irvine (UCI) and the Tropical and Infectious Diseases Research Centre (TIDRC), this 8-day event brought together two distinct but connected groups:
🎓 Active PhD students & Ex-PhD fellows – for intensive research training
🌍 ICEMR project country teams – for scientific exchange and progress tracking
All united to advance malaria control and elimination efforts across Africa.
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🎓 TRAINING (April 22–24) – For Active & Ex-PhD Fellows
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3 days. 6 domains. Hands-on application.
Led by world-class experts from UCI, TIDRC, and partner institutions, doctoral and post-doctoral researchers moved beyond theory into practice:
✅ Research Ethics – Navigating community engagement, informed consent, and ethical review in field settings
✅ Research Data Management – Applying FAIR principles, secure storage, and reproducible workflows
✅ Geographic Information Systems (GIS) – Spatial mapping of disease transmission and intervention coverage
✅ Statistical Analysis – From descriptive statistics to regression modeling for malaria burden data
✅ Genomics Sequencing – Pathogen surveillance, resistance marker identification, and data interpretation
✅ Research Communication – Translating complex science for policymakers, communities, and peer-reviewed journals
🎯 Target Audience: Active PhD candidates and Ex-PhD fellows building careers in infectious diseases research
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🌍 WORKSHOP (April 26–28) – 12 ICEMR Project Countries
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All 12 ICEMR project countries showcased their completed and ongoing works
and representing the full diversity of malaria transmission settings across Africa and Asia
Country-by-country presentations covered:
🔹 Completed research & ongoing studies
🔹 National contributions to malaria elimination
🔹 Scientific advances in malaria research
🔹 Successes, challenges, and lessons learned
Key outcomes:
✅ Identified priority gaps in malaria surveillance across 12 countries
✅ Established new collaborations between research sites
✅ Aligned national strategies with global elimination targets
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🏛️ CULTURAL TOUR (April 29 – Half Day)
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Fellows and participants explored the Ethiopian Science Museum – a moment to reflect on Ethiopia’s innovation, history, and scientific progress. The tour celebrated the intersection of tradition and modern science, inspiring researchers to continue pushing boundaries.
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Powerful training for the next generation of African malaria researchers.
Impactful presentations from 12 malaria-endemic countries.
Cultural connection celebrating Ethiopian science and innovation.
🙏 Special thanks to:
• University of California, Irvine (UCI) – for leadership and technical expertise
• TIDRC – for local hosting and coordination
• All expert facilitators – for training the next generation
• Active PhD students & Ex-PhD fellows— for your commitment to excellence
• All 12 ICEMR country teams— for your dedication to malaria Control and elimination efforts
Together, we are building the evidence base and the research workforce for a malaria-free Africa.