Paul Sondo

Paul Sondo is a medical parasitologist and EDCTP Career Development Fellow serving as Principal Investigator of the SMC-RST project at IRSS-DRCO/CNRST research institute in Burkina Faso. His research focuses on malaria control strategies, including antimalarial drug efficacy assessment, genetic diversity of Plasmodium falciparum, drug resistance mechanisms, and implementation of seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) programs across Africa.

Education:

• PhD in Medical Parasitology, Nazi Boni University of Bobo Dioulasso (2017)
• Master in Medical Parasitology, Nazi Boni University of Bobo Dioulasso (2014)
• Master in Microbiology, University Ouga I (Joseph Ki-Zerbo) (2011)
• Bachelor in Microbiology, University Ouga I (Joseph Ki-Zerbo) (2006)

Research Focus: Dr. Sondo leads projects on malaria vaccine trials, antimalarial drug combinations, and maternal-child health interventions in malaria-endemic regions. His work bridges clinical research and public health implementation, particularly through EDCTP-funded initiatives evaluating next-generation malaria treatments and preventive strategies.

Awards & Grants: Recipient of Institut Merieux Young Investigator Award (2018). Secured major funding including:

• EDCTP Career Development Fellowship (2019)
• Phase II/III trials for malaria vaccines R21/MM and RTS,S/AS01
• Multinational studies on artemisinin-based combinations (PYRAMAX®)
• Operational research grants from Expertise France/L'Initiative

Affiliation: Current Research Master at IRSS-DRCO/CNRST (since 2021), with previous roles as Associate Researcher and international fellowships at University of Oxford (UK) and KCCR/KNUST (Ghana).