Steven Sinkins

Steven Sinkins is Professor in Microbiology and Tropical Medicine at the University of Glasgow, affiliated with the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research. His research focuses on controlling mosquito-borne diseases through innovative biological approaches. He directs the ANTI-VeC international research network and leads a team investigating microbial solutions to vector-borne pathogens.

Research interests center on:

• Wolbachia symbionts for arbovirus control
• Microsporidian malaria-blocking symbionts in Anopheles mosquitoes
• Field implementation of biocontrol strategies against dengue and Zika viruses
• Molecular mechanisms of pathogen blocking in mosquito vectors

Publication analysis reveals consistent focus on:

• Wolbachia-mediated viral inhibition mechanisms
• Field trials of novel vector control methods
• Genetic and symbiotic approaches to disease prevention
• Mosquito-symbiont-pathogen tripartite interactions

Scientific recognition includes:

• Wellcome Trust Senior Research Fellowship (2006-2021)

Leads multiple research grants:

• Wellcome Trust: Optimal implementation of Wolbachia programmes (2022-2027)
• Open Philanthropy: Microsporidia symbionts for malaria control (2020-2023)
• BBSRC: Genetic and symbiotic disease control strategies (2017-2020)

Directs the Sinkins Group at the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research, collaborating internationally with partners in Malaysia, Kenya, Burkina Faso, and Australia to develop and implement novel vector control solutions.