ATRAP is composed of a diverse and committed team of researchers, educators, students, and community members working together to prevent vector-borne diseases in Uganda and DRC.
Our Core team
Our interdisciplinary core team brings together leading researchers with expertise in parasitology, public health, environmental science, epidemiology, and social research. They design and lead the research programmes with a focus on capacity building, co-creation, equity, and impact. Our team is guided by a shared commitment to working with and not just for the communities affected by vector-borne diseases.
ATRAP works closely with experts across research and academic institutions who bring deep regional knowledge and subject-matter expertise. These collaborators help sharpen our research design, mentor emerging researchers, and contribute to advancing our evidence-based interventions.
From graduate students to postdoctoral fellows, ATRAP provides a platform for early-career researchers to engage in meaningful, applied research. Students are actively involved in field data collection, community engagement, and the translation of scientific findings into real-world solutions.
At the heart of ATRAP’s work are our citizen scientists or local residents who are trained to observe, collect data, shape and deliver health messages. Their involvement and contributions ensure that the scientific objectives of ATRAP are not only rigorous but also rooted in the experiences, priorities and cultural realities of the communities involved.
