Paulo Manrique Defends Thesis on Genomic epidemiology
Please join us in celebrating Paulo’s dissertation defense seminar! BPH students, faculty, and guests are invited to attend.
A graduate student in the Neafsey Lab, Paulo is presenting their research titled “Genomic epidemiology of Plasmodium vivax malaria in Latin America and the Caribbean” on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Paulo’s thesis has focused on developing and applying genotypic assays to Plasmodium vivax malaria parasites from the Americas. By profilig how parasites differ in their DNA sequence across space and time, his work illuminates in unprecedented detail the evolution and epidemiology of P. vivax parasites in the Americas, including the impact of human migration on malaria in the region.
We are proud of your hard work and impactful research Paulo, and we wish you the best on May 4!
