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01 Profile & Professional Summary

Medical Entomologist (PhD) and Senior Public Health Researcher at the Entomological Research Centre of Cotonou (CREC), Benin. Over 10 years of operational field research experience across Sub-Saharan Africa. Specialized in Phase II/III clinical and entomological evaluation of next-generation dual-active LLINs, vector genomic surveillance (kdr, ace-1, metabolic cytochromes P450), GLP quality systems, and strategic technical support to National Malaria Control Programs (NMCPs) and multilateral organizations (WHO, The Global Fund, PMI/USAID, PAMCA).

02 Core Competencies

• Operational LLIN Evaluation. Phase II experimental hut trials and Phase III community-level studies on next-generation dual-active nets (Interceptor G2, Royal Guard).
• Insecticide Resistance & Synergism. WHO tube assays, CDC bottle bioassays, PBO synergist testing, and characterization of pyrethroid cross-resistance mechanisms.
• Genomic Surveillance & Molecular Markers. High-throughput PCR genotyping for target mutations kdr (L1014F/S), ace-1 (G119S), and metabolic P450 cytochrome overexpression.
• Quality Management & GLP Standards. Operational implementation of OECD/WHO Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) for insectaries, testing protocols, and certified data archiving.
• Strategic Advisory for NMCPs. High-level technical advisory, national vector control policy briefs, insecticide resistance management plans, and Global Fund proposals.
• Sentinel Field Station Network. Nationwide coordination of entomological sentinel sites (Covè, Akron, Parakou, Kandi) monitoring vector transmission dynamics.
• Biometrics, Sample Size & Abbott Correction. Statistical modeling of Abbott-corrected mortality rates, Fleiss sample size calculations with continuity corrections, and probit regressions.
• Teaching, Capacity Building & Mentorship. Knowledge transfer, international masterclasses in public health entomology, and co-supervision of MSc and PhD candidates.

03 Professional Experience

04 Education & Degrees

06 Selected Publications

Selection of 12 peer-reviewed articles from 25+ published scientific papers.

1. Ahogni IB, Yavo W, Kinde-Gazard D et al. (2026). The accuracy of recording malaria RDT results in public health facilities in Benin; results from the MaCRA project.. Malaria Journal. doi:10.1186/s12936-026-05871-7
2. Lindblade KA, Ngufor C, Yavo W, Ahogni IB et al. (2025). Evaluating the performance of an AI-based electronic reader for malaria RDTs across Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Nigeria and Uganda.. Malaria Journal. doi:10.1186/s12936-025-05522-3
3. Agbevo A, Ahogni IB et al. (2024). Experimental hut efficacy of next-generation ITNs against pyrethroid-resistant malaria vectors after 12, 24 and 36 months in Benin.. Malaria Journal. doi:10.1186/s12936-024-05199-0
4. Ngufor C, Ahogni IB et al. (2024). Attrition, physical and insecticidal durability of Interceptor G2 and Royal Guard in Benin (cluster RCT).. Parasites & Vectors. doi:10.1186/s13071-024-06504-1
5. Salako AS, Ahogni IB et al. (2018). Insecticide resistance status, kdr L1014F and Ace-1 G119S mutations in An. gambiae s.l. in northern Benin before IRS.. Parasites & Vectors. doi:10.1186/s13071-018-3180-2
6. Salako AS, Ahogni IB et al. (2018). Baseline entomological data on malaria transmission before IRS in Alibori and Donga, Northern Benin.. Malaria Journal. doi:10.1186/s12936-018-2507-y
7. Ahogni IB et al. (2023). Durability of Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs) in Benin: a systematic review.. Malaria Journal.
8. Ahogni IB, Koffi AA et al. (2023). Entomological surveillance of malaria vectors in West Africa: challenges and opportunities.. Acta Tropica.
9. Ahogni IB et al. (2022). Molecular detection of Plasmodium sporozoites in Anopheles gambiae s.l. using ELISA and PCR in Benin.. Journal of Medical Entomology.
10. Ahogni IB, Koffi AA et al. (2022). Performance of PermaNet 3.0 and Yorkool LN against pyrethroid-resistant Anopheles gambiae in Benin.. Malaria Journal.
11. Salako AS, Ahogni IB et al. (2021). Susceptibility of Anopheles gambiae s.l. to insecticides in northern Benin: implications for IRS.. Parasites & Vectors.
12. Ahogni IB et al. (2020). Xenomonitoring of lymphatic filariasis in five districts of Benin using molecular methods.. Parasitology Research.