Elvin Lufele

Elvin Lufele is a PhD candidate at the Menzies School of Health Research, focusing on malaria in pregnancy. His research emphasizes prevention strategies to improve birth outcomes and reduce malaria transmission. He holds degrees from the University of Papua New Guinea and has conducted malaria research at the PNG Institute of Medical Research.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science (University of Papua New Guinea)
• Bachelor of Science with Honours (University of Papua New Guinea)
• Master of Medical Science (University of Papua New Guinea)

Research Interests: Maternal and child health, malaria prevention in pregnancy, infectious disease control, and global health interventions.

Projects:

• Principal Investigator for the HDR Project 'Malaria in pregnancy: novel preventative strategies to reduce adverse pregnancy outcomes and malaria transmission' (2022–present).

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with researchers at Menzies School of Health Research and institutions across the Asia-Pacific region.