Scientific Slide Deck Mode — Dr Idelphonse Ahogni, PhD
Dr Idelphonse Bonaventure AHOGNI, PhD
Medical Entomologist · Malaria Program Manager · Senior Researcher at CREC Benin
Advanced expertise in operational evaluation of vector control interventions (LLINs, IRS), genomic surveillance of insecticide resistance (kdr, ace-1, CYP450), and high-level strategic advisory for public health programs across sub-Saharan Africa.
The Threat of Insecticide Resistance
Erosion of conventional pyrethroid efficacy across West Africa
In rural and peri-urban southern/central Benin, kdr L1014F mutation frequency exceeds 90% in Anopheles gambiae s.l., compounded by intense metabolic P450 cytochrome (CYP6P3) overexpression. Transitioning to next-generation dual-active tools is urgent.
Next-Generation Dual-Active LLINs
Clinical & entomological validation of Interceptor G2
Experimental hut trials and cluster-randomized clinical trials demonstrated the superior efficacy of dual-active ingredient nets combining pyrethroids with chlorfenapyr (a novel pyrrole uncoupler of oxidative phosphorylation with no cross-resistance).
Field Stations & Experimental Huts
World-class trial network in Benin (Covè, Akron, CREC Cotonou)
OECD/WHO GLP compliant infrastructure enabling rigorous Phase II semi-field evaluations: flight tunnels, climate-controlled insectaries maintaining reference Kisumu strains, and high-throughput PCR genotyping platforms.
International Collaboration Ecosystem
Academic synergies and global agencies
Close, continuous partnerships with the Entomological Research Center of Cotonou (CREC), London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), PAMCA, WHO / TDR, The Global Fund, USAID / PMI, and University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC).
Towards Sustainable Malaria Elimination
Collaboration, operational research & mentorship
Available for keynote lectures, technical advisory committees, national program evaluations, and translational research consortia.