Edward Thomsen

Title(s)Senior Program Manager, GHS - Programs
SchoolChancellor/EVC/FAS
Address550 16th Street, #3593
San Francisco CA 94158
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    University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CABSc12/2003Ecology, Behavior, and Evolution
    University of California, Davis, Davis, CAMSc09/2007Entomology
    University of Warwick, Coventry, UKPhD03/2019Life Sciences

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    13 years of experience as a vector biologist studying infectious diseases transmitted by mosquitoes, leading and managing translational research, capacity strengthening, and knowledge translation programmes. A dedicated team builder, working across sectors to ensure evidence is used to guide decisions on vector control. Lived in Papua New Guinea for 4 years, becoming keenly aware of challenges in global health. Investigated the impact of bednets on vector-borne disease transmission, and led a clinical trial for improved treatment for lymphatic filariasis. Led capacity strengthening activities in sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia, aiming to build resilience and sustainability of effective, nationally-owned vector-borne disease control programmes. Has a firm understanding of the processes and partners involved in translating evidence into impact, recognizing the value in collaboration to achieve a high-level vision.
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    1. Elevating larval source management as a key strategy for controlling malaria and other vector-borne diseases in Africa. Parasit Vectors. 2025 Feb 07; 18(1):45. Okumu F, Moore SJ, Selvaraj P, Yafin AH, Juma EO, Shirima GG, Majambere S, Hardy A, Knols BGJ, Msugupakulya BJ, Finda M, Kahamba N, Thomsen E, Ahmed A, Zohdy S, Chaki P, DeChant P, Fornace K, Govella N, Gowelo S, Hakizimana E, Hamainza B, Ijumba JN, Jany W, Kafy HT, Kaindoa EW, Kariuki L, Kiware S, Kweka EJ, Lobo NF, Marrenjo D, Matoke-Muhia D, Mbogo C, McCann RS, Monroe A, Ndenga BA, Ngowo HS, Ochomo E, Opiyo M, Reithinger R, Sikaala CH, Tatarsky A, Takudzwa D, Trujillano F, Sherrard-Smith E. PMID: 39915825; PMCID: PMC11803969.
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    2. Larviciding for malaria control and elimination in Africa. Malar J. 2025 Jan 15; 24(1):16. Newby G, Chaki P, Latham M, Marrenjo D, Ochomo E, Nimmo D, Thomsen E, Tatarsky A, Juma EO, Macdonald M. PMID: 39815293; PMCID: PMC11734449.
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    3. Baseline characterization of entomological drivers of malaria transmission in Namibia: a targeted operational entomological surveillance strategy. Parasit Vectors. 2023 Jul 05; 16(1):220. Lukubwe O, Mwema T, Joseph R, Maliti D, Iitula I, Katokele S, Uusiku P, Walusimbi D, Ogoma SB, Gueye CS, Vajda E, Tatarsky A, Thomsen E, Tambo M, Mumbengegwi D, Lobo NF. PMID: 37408058; PMCID: PMC10324217.
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    4. Species abundance, composition, and nocturnal activity of female Anopheles (Diptera: Culicidae) in malaria-endemic villages of Papua New Guinea: assessment with barrier screen sampling. Malar J. 2019 Mar 25; 18(1):96. Keven JB, Katusele M, Vinit R, Koimbu G, Vincent N, Thomsen EK, Karl S, Reimer LJ, Walker ED. PMID: 30909928; PMCID: PMC6434780.
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    5. ResistanceSim: development and acceptability study of a serious game to improve understanding of insecticide resistance management in vector control programmes. Malar J. 2018 Nov 13; 17(1):422. Thomsen EK, Hemingway C, South A, Duda KA, Dormann C, Farmer R, Coleman M, Coleman M. PMID: 30424788; PMCID: PMC6234623.
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    6. An Operational Framework for Insecticide Resistance Management Planning. Emerg Infect Dis. 2016 May; 22(5):773-9. Chanda E, Thomsen EK, Musapa M, Kamuliwo M, Brogdon WG, Norris DE, Masaninga F, Wirtz R, Sikaala CH, Muleba M, Craig A, Govere JM, Ranson H, Hemingway J, Seyoum A, Macdonald MB, Coleman M. PMID: 27089119; PMCID: PMC4861508.
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    7. Malaria transmission dynamics surrounding the first nationwide long-lasting insecticidal net distribution in Papua New Guinea. Malar J. 2016 Jan 12; 15:25. Reimer LJ, Thomsen EK, Koimbu G, Keven JB, Mueller I, Siba PM, Kazura JW, Hetzel MW, Zimmerman PA. PMID: 26753618; PMCID: PMC4709896.
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    8. A country on the verge of malaria elimination--the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. PLoS One. 2014; 9(9):e105980. Coleman M, Al-Zahrani MH, Coleman M, Hemingway J, Omar A, Stanton MC, Thomsen EK, Alsheikh AA, Alhakeem RF, McCall PJ, Al Rabeeah AA, Memish ZA. PMID: 25250619; PMCID: PMC4175080.
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