About

Training Years: 2013-2014

Training Site: University of Ghana

Country: Ghana

Mentors: Jonathan Stiles, PhD

Title: CXCL10 Gene Promoter Polymorphism -1447A > G is Associated with Susceptibility to Malaria in Ghanaian Children

Project Objectives:  To demonstrate that variation in the individual microRNA profile greatly impacts susceptibility to malarial infection.

NIH Support:  Fogarty scholars doctoral training award