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Joel O. Odero

Ifakara Health InstituteORCID 0000-0002-8463-2122Unclaimed ORCID profile · follow to get notified of new preprints

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Approach:statistical model· 4 Research Focus:variant calling· 3 Assay:whole-genome sequencing· 3 Research Focus:cell type annotation· 1 Research Focus:differential expression· 1 Approach:experimental assay· 1 Research Focus:gene regulatory network inference· 1 Research Focus:genome assembly· 1

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Characterization of a new laboratory colony of Anopheles funestus mosquitoes established in Ifakara, Tanzania

Emmanuel E. Hape, Rukiyah M. Njalambaha, Letus Laurian Muyaga, Doreen Josen Siria, Ismail H. Nambunga, Joseph P. Mgando, Dickson Mwasheshi, Neema K. Nombo, Daniel Mathias Mabula, Munyaradzi Prince Zengenene, Najat F. Kahamba, Joel O. Odero, Halfan S. Ngowo, Salum A. Mapua, Prosper P. Chaki, , Fredros O. Okumu

This study characterizes a new Anopheles funestus colony (FUTAZ) established in Tanzania, comparing its fitness traits and genetic markers to wild and existing colonies.

Parasites & Vectors · Aug 13, 2026Peer-reviewedEcology

Microsatellite Analysis of Genetic Differentiation Among Populations of the Malaria Vector, Anopheles funestus, across Mainland Tanzania Reveals Contrasted Patterns of Geographic Isolation and Gene Flow

Salum A. Mapua, Badara Samb, Ismail H. Nambunga, Prisca A. Kweyamba, Gustav Mkandawile, Hamis Bwanaly, Emmanuel Wilson Kaindoa, Joel O. Odero, John Paliga Masalu, Najat F. Kahamba, Emmanuel E. Hape, Roberto Galizi, Nicodem James Govella, Fredros Oketch Okumu, Frédéric Tripet

The paper analyzes genetic differentiation in Anopheles funestus populations across Tanzania using microsatellites, finding moderate divergence and evidence of connectivity despite geographic separation.

Parasites & Vectors · Jan 12, 2026Peer-reviewedGenetics

Genomic diversity of the African malaria vector Anopheles funestus

Marilou M. Boddé, Joachim Nwezeobi, Petra Korlević, Alex Makunin, Ousman Akone‐Ella, Sonia Barasa, Gadji Mahamat, Lee Hart, Emmanuel Wilson Kaindoa, Katie Love, Eric R. Lucas, Ibra Lujumba, Mara Máquina, Sanjay Curtis Nagi, Joel O. Odero, , Mara Lawniczak

The paper analyzes genomic diversity in Anopheles funestus across Africa, identifying genetic variation, adaptation signals, and conservation of a gene drive target.

Science · Sep 18, 2025Peer-reviewedGenomics

Distinct Genetic Populations and Resistance Backgrounds of the Malaria Vector Anopheles funestus in Tanzania

Joel O. Odero, Ismail H. Nambunga, Hamis Bwanary, Gustav Mkandawile, John M. Paliga, Salum A. Mapua, Sophia H. Mwinyi, Halfan S. Ngowo, Nicodem James Govella, Emmanuel Wilson Kaindoa, Frédéric Tripet, Anastasia Hernández-Koutoucheva, Heather M. Ferguson, Chris S. Clarkson, Alistair Miles, , Tristan P. W. Dennis

The paper analyzes the population genetics of Anopheles funestus in Tanzania, identifying two distinct genetic populations with different resistance backgrounds and suggesting geographic barriers to gene flow.

bioRxiv · Jan 21, 2025 · PreprintGenetics

Discovery of knock-down resistance in the major malaria vector Anopheles funestus.

Joel O. Odero, Tristan P. W. Dennis, Brian Polo, Joachim Nwezeobi, Marilou M. Boddé, Sanjay Curtis Nagi, Anastasia Hernández-Koutoucheva, Ismail H. Nambunga, Hamis Bwanary, Gustav Mkandawile, Nicodem James Govella, Emmanuel Wilson Kaindoa, Heather M. Ferguson, Eric Ochomo, Chris S. Clarkson, , Fredros O. Okumu

The paper discovers knock-down resistance (kdr) mutations in Anopheles funestus, a major malaria vector, showing resistance to DDT but not deltamethrin.

bioRxiv · Mar 13, 2024 · PreprintGenomics