Valentina D Mangano

My research activity lies in the field of malaria epidemiology. I do investigate the genetic and immunological basis of the different susceptibility to malaria shown by West-African ethnic groups. I also collaborate on projects investigating host factors in malaria transmission to mosquitoes, and the use of A. gambiae salivary antigens as markers of exposure to malaria vectors. I am involved in the design of a surveillance system of severe malaria among pediatric patients in Burkina Faso.