Ife Desamours, MPhil
Biography
Research & Publications
Biography
Ife received her B.S. in Microbial Biology from the College of Natural Resources at UC Berkeley. During her undergraduate degree, she studied antibody-dependent enhancement of severe dengue in the laboratory of Professor Eva Harris. She is currently a PhD candidate in the Microbial Pathogenesis department, where she is mentored by Professor Amy Bei. Her research focuses on developing novel malaria transmission-blocking interventions. She investigates the interactions between Plasmodium parasites, Anopheles mosquitoes, and their microbiota.
Education & Training
- MPhilYale University, Microbial Pathogenesis (2022)
- BSUniversity of California, Berkeley, Microbial Biology (2019)
Honors & Recognition
Award | Date |
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National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (NSF GRFP) | 2022 |
Wilbur G. Downs International Health Student Travel Fellowship | 2022 |
Lindsay Fellowship for Research in Africa | 2022 |
Minority Health and Global Health Disparities Research Fellowship | 2018 |