Kara A. Moser

Population genomics of Plasmodium ovale species in sub-Saharan Africa

This study performs population genomic analysis of Plasmodium ovale species in sub-Saharan Africa, finding differences in nucleotide diversity and signatures of selection between the two species.

Describing the current status of Plasmodium falciparum population structure and drug resistance within mainland Tanzania using molecular inversion probes

The paper analyzes genetic diversity and drug resistance mutations in Tanzanian Plasmodium falciparum isolates using molecular inversion probes, revealing population structure and geographic patterns of genetic relatedness.

A Novel Multiplex qPCR Assay for Detection of Plasmodium falciparum with Histidine-rich Protein 2 and 3 (pfhrp2 and pfhrp3) Deletions in Polyclonal Infections

This paper develops a multiplex qPCR assay to detect Plasmodium falciparum and identify pfhrp2 and pfhrp3 deletions in field samples with high sensitivity and specificity.

Strains used in whole organism Plasmodium falciparum vaccine trials differ in genome structure, sequence, and immunogenic potential

The paper compares genome structure, sequence, and immunogenic potential of Plasmodium falciparum strains used in vaccine trials and finds significant differences affecting vaccine efficacy.