Background
| Dr Mewamba is a post-doctoral research fellow at the Centre for Research in Infectious Diseases working on the Genetic diversity of candidate genes associated with gene drive and insecticide resistance since April 2024.Prior to her Post-doctoral appointment, she successfully defended her PhD titled: “Polymorphism of human genome in association with Schistosoma mansoni infections and cytokines levels in two schistosomiasis endemic areas of Cameroon.” in 2023 at the University of Dschang. During her PhD, Dr Mewamba was involved in several projects aiming to understand the epidemiology and control of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis. She is a molecular parasitologist and genetics. Her research interests are expansive in the field of molecular parasitology, development of diagnostic methods, disease mapping and human genetics. She works mainly on Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) including: schistosomiasis, soil-tranmsitted helminthiasis and Trypanosomiasis. |
- A brief run through of your education and research / work history before your current post at CRID
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2015: Bachelor degree in Biochemistry, University of Dschang, Cameroon. 2017: Master degree in Biochemistry, University of Dschang, Cameroon. 2023: PhD in in Biochemistry, University of Dschang, Cameroon |
- Areas of interest:
Malaria, Gene drive, Insecticide resistance, Population genetics, Neglected Tropical Diseases, Human genetics, development of diagnostic tools.
- Research – an overview of your research areas(s)
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- Other Relevent Expertise, PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Member of the Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD)
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Publications
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Estelle Mezajou Mewamba, Harry Noyes, Arnol Auvaker Zebaze Tiofack, Rolin Mitterran Ndefo Kamga, Cyrille Nguemnang Kamdem, Loic Edmond Tekeu Mengoue, Elvis Ofon, Romuald Isaka Kamwa Ngassam, Oscar Nyangiri, Bruno Bucheton, Flobert Njiokou, Macaire Hilaire Womeni, Enock Matovu, Annette MacLeod, Gustave Simo, for the TrypanoGEN+ research group of the H3Africa consortium. Association between polymorphisms of IL4, IL13, IL10, STAT6 and IFNG genes, cytokines and immunoglobulin E levels with high burden of Schistosoma mansoni in children from schistosomiasis endemic areas of Cameroon. Infection, Genetics and Evolution, Volume 111, July 2023, 105416. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.meegid.2023.105416 Estelle Mezajou Mewamba, Eugenie Melaine Kemta Magang, Arnol Auvaker Zebaze Tiofack, Gilles-fils Woguia, Calmes Ursain Tsakeng Bouaka, Rolin Mitterran Ndeffo Kamga, Oumarou Farikou, Pythagore Sobgwi Fogue, Christopher Tume, Sophie Ravel, Gustave Simo. Trypanosome infections in animals from tsetse infected areas of Cameroon and their sensitivity and resistance molecular profiles for diminazene aceturate and isometamidium chloride. Veterinary Parasitology: Regional Studies and Reports, Volume 41, June 2023, 100868. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vprsr.2023.100868 Estelle Mezajou Mewamba, Arnol Auvaker Zebaze Tiofack, Cyrille Nguemnang Kamdem, Esthelline Yangea Tchounkeu, Rostand Joël Atiokeng Tatang, Loic Edmond Tekeu Mengoue, Mureille Carole Tchami Mbagnia, Flobert Njiokou, Miriam Casacuberta-Partal, Hilaire Macaire Womeni, Gustave Simo for the TrypanoGEN+ research group of the H3Africa consortium. Fine-scale mapping of Schistosoma mansoni infections and infection intensities in sub-districts of Makenene in the Centre region of Cameroon. PLOS, Published: October 13, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0010852 |
