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Choukri Ben Mamoun is the John F. Enders Professor of Medicine in the Department of Infectious Diseases at Yale School of Medicine, with secondary appointments in Microbial Pathogenesis and Pathology. He is an affiliated faculty member of the Yale Institute for Global Health, contributing to interdisciplinary research on global infectious disease challenges.
His research focuses on parasitic diseases, particularly malaria and babesiosis, with an emphasis on drug discovery, antiparasitic agents, and translational approaches to combat infectious diseases. His work spans molecular mechanisms of pathogenesis, host-parasite interactions, and the development of novel therapeutic strategies against protozoan infections.
His recent publications highlight a strong trend in targeting apicomplexan parasites through multi-omics approaches, drug repurposing, and combination therapies. Key themes include antigenic switching in Plasmodium falciparum, virulence factor identification in Babesia duncani, and the evaluation of new quinolone-based antiparasitics. His research integrates molecular biology, biochemistry, and preclinical models to advance therapeutic innovation.
While no specific scientific awards are listed in the provided text, his high-impact publications in journals such as Cell, Nature Microbiology, and PNAS reflect significant recognition in the field of infectious diseases.
As a senior professor and principal investigator, Dr. Ben Mamoun mentors trainees and leads a research team focused on parasitology and drug development. He is actively involved in collaborative research, frequently co-authoring with scientists like Pratap Vydyam and Erol Fikrig. His lab contributes to major Yale initiatives including the Yale Fibrosis Program and the Yale Combined Program in the Biological and Biomedical Sciences (BBS).
