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Plasmodium falciparum, Republic of Congo, Genetic diversity, drug resistance, baina marcel tapsou

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Congo - Brazzaville

Biography

Marcel Tapsou Baina is a PhD candidate in Molecular Biology and Applied Immunology at Université Marien NGOUABI. He is affiliated with the Congolese Foundation for Medical Research (FCRM), where he is working on his thesis on biodiversity and resistance of Plasmodium falciparum to antimalarial drugs, as well as contributing to cutting-edge research on other infectious diseases. At the FCRM, he plays a key role in the supervision of trainees, mentoring the next generation of researchers in molecular biology, immunology, and parasitology techniques. Marcel has co-authored multiple peer-reviewed articles, including studies, and has contributed over 700 sequences to GenBank. International conferences have showcased his work, demonstrating his dedication to the advancement of scientific knowledge and public health in Africa. Marcel's expertise in next-generation sequencing and bioinformatics positions him as a key figure in the fight against infectious diseases in the region.

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Employment (4)

Fondation pour la Recherche Médicale: Brazzaville, Brazzaville, CG

2021-06-01 to present | Conducted next-generation sequencing and molecular diagnostics. Engaged in microscopic diagnosis and cell culture. Acted as an investigator in various malaria studies. Supervised trainees and students in molecular biology techniques. (Centre de Recherche sur les Maladies Infectieuses-Christophe MERIEUX)
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Institut National de Recherche en Science de la Santé (IRSSA): Brazzaville, Brazzaville, CG

2019-01-04 to 2020-02-05 | Introduced molecular biology techniques and molecular characterization of Plasmodium infection. Investigated the relationship between malaria, sickle cell trait, hemoglobin level, and non-invasive diagnostic tools (Medical biology)
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Institut National de Recherche en Science de la Santé (IRSSA): Brazzaville, Brazzaville, CG

2019-01-04 to 2020-02-05 | Introduced molecular biology techniques and molecular characterization of Plasmodium infection. Investigated the relationship between malaria, sickle cell trait, hemoglobin level, and non-invasive diagnostic tools (Medical biology)
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Pierre Mebengo Central Military Hospital Laboratory: Brazzaville, Brazzaville, CG

2018-09-01 to 2019-02-02 | Gained practical training in the immunology, parasitology, and biochemistry departments (Medical analysis laboratory)
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Education and qualifications (9)

University of Hong Kong: Hong Kong, HK

TRREE Training Certificate in Research Ethics and Research Ethics Review (Clinical Trials Centre)
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The Global Health Network: New-York, VI

Certificate in Good Clinical Practice (ICH E6 R2)
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Summer University, Brazzaville, Republic of Congo.: Brazzaville, CG

Certificate of Participation in Vector-borne and Zoonotic Viral Infections in Equatorial Plate Countries
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Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Technological Innovation, Republic of Congo.: Brazzaville, CG

Certificate in Scientific Writing
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CoMAL consortium, CANTAM network, and FCRM, Brazzaville.: Brazzaville, CG

Certificate in Capacity Building for African Youth in Operational Approaches to Malaria Control
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Marien NGOUABI University, Faculty of Science and Techniques: Brazzaville, Brazzaville, CG

2021-01-02 to present | PhD (Cell Biology and Melecular)
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Marien Ngouabi University: Brazzaville, CG

2018-10-01 to 2020-12-15 | Master's Degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology (Biology)
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Marien Ngouabi University: Brazzaville, CG

2015-09-01 to 2018-11-04 | Bachelor's Degree in Biology (Biology)
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Felix Eboué School: N'Djamena, TD

2014-10-01 to 2015-06-01 | Baccalaureate Serie D in Natural Sciences (high school)
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Works (8)

Profile of molecular markers of Sulfadoxine-Pyrimethamine-resistant Plasmodium falciparum in individuals living in southern area of Brazzaville, Republic of Congo

International Journal for Parasitology: Drugs and Drug Resistance
2024-12 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpddr.2024.100569
Contributors: Jean Claude Djontu; Marcel Tapsou Baina; Jacque Dollon Mbama Ntabi; Abel Lissom; Dieu Merci Umuhoza; Naura veil Assioro Doulamo; Christevy Jeanney Vouvoungui; Reauchelvy Kamal Boumpoutou; Alain Maxime Mouanga; Etienne Nguimbi et al.
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Contribution of Anopheles gambiae sensu lato mosquitoes to malaria transmission during the dry season in Djoumouna and Ntoula villages in the Republic of the Congo

Parasites & Vectors
2024-03-02 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1186/s13071-023-06102-7
Part of ISSN: 1756-3305
Contributors: Jacques Dollon Mbama Ntabi; Espoir Divin Malda Bali; Abel Lissom; Romaric Akoton; Jean Claude Djontu; Georges Missontsa; Freisnel Hermeland Mouzinga; Marcel Tapsou Baina; Luc Djogbenou; Cyrille Ndo et al.
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PA-367 Profile of molecular markers of Plasmodium falciparum resistance to Sulfadoxine-Pyrimethamine in southern Brazzaville and beyond, in the Republic of Congo

Abstracts of Poster and e-Poster Presentations
2023-12 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2023-edc.172
Contributors: Jean Claude Djontu; Marcel Baina Baina Tapsou; Dieu Merci Umuhoza; Jacque Dollon Mbama Ntabi; Naura veil Assioro Doulamo; Christevy Jeanney Vouvoungui; Reauchelvy Kamal Boumpoutou; Jolivet Mayela; Steve Diafouka-Kietela; Abel Lissom et al.
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PA-452 Molecular surveillance for polymorphisms associated with artemisinin-based combination therapy resistance in plasmodium falciparum isolates from southern Brazzaville and beyond in the Republic of Congo

Abstracts of Poster and e-Poster Presentations
2023-12 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2023-edc.204
Contributors: Marcel Tapsou Baina; Jean Claude Djuntu; Jacques Dollon Mbama Ntabi; Chastel Nfoutou Manpanguy; Christevy Jeannhey Vouvoungui; Etienne Nguimbi; Francine Ntoumi
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Plasmodium falciparum msp-1 and msp-2 genetic diversity and multiplicity of infection in isolates from Congolese patients in the Republic of Congo.

Parasitology research
2023-08-25 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s00436-023-07951-y
PMID: 37624380
Contributors: Baina MT; Djontu JC; Lissom A; Doulamo NVA; Umuhoza DM; Ntabi JDM; Vouvoungui CJ; Boumpoutou RK; Mayela J; Diafouka-Kietela S et al.
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Comparative study of <i>Plasmodium falciparum msp-1</i> and <i>msp-2</i> Genetic Diversity in Isolates from Rural and Urban Areas in the South of Brazzaville, Republic of Congo

Pathogens
2023-05 | Journal article | Author
DOI: 10.3390/pathogens12050742
Contributors: Marcel Tapsou BAINA; Abel LISSOM; Naura Veil Assioro Doulamo; Jean Claude Djontu; Dieu Merci Umuhoza; Jacques Dollon Mbama-Ntabi; Steve Diafouka-Kietela; Jolivet Mayela; Georges Missontsa; Charles S. Wondji et al.
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Low Prevalence of Plasmodium falciparum Histidine-Rich Protein 2 and 3 Gene Deletions—A Multiregional Study in Central and West Africa

Pathogens
2023-03-14 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/pathogens12030455
Part of ISSN: 2076-0817
Contributors: Tina Krüger; Moses Ikegbunam; Abel LISSOM; Thaisa Lucas Sandri; Jacques Ntabi; Jean Djontu; Marcel Baina; Roméo Lontchi; Moustapha Maloum; Givina Ella et al.
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sequences published in genbank (OR221071 to OR221148), (OR348868 to OR349195), (OQ714715 to OQ714806 and OR158056 to OR158267)

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