Edward Thomsen

Title(s)Senior Program Manager, GHS - Programs
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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. Linking Anopheles bionomics and human behaviour in the Lao PDR. Malar J. 2025 Jul 02; 24(1):213. Marcombe S, Maithaviphet S, Reyburn R, Kunlaya K, Silavong K, Hongvanthong B, Vanisaveth V, Sengsavath V, Banouvong V, Chindavongsa K, Khamlome B, Vajda ÉA, Thomsen E, Finn T, Lobo NF, Shortus M. PMID: 40605055; PMCID: PMC12225035.
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    2. Adjusting vector surveillance for human behaviors reveals Anopheles funestus drove a resurgence in malaria despite IRS with clothianidin in Uganda. Sci Rep. 2025 May 22; 15(1):17728. Krezanoski P, Musiime A, Oruni A, McClure M, Kyagamba P, Otto G, Adiga J, Wilfred O, Semakula M, Rwatooro JA, Maxwell K, Lobo NF, Arinaitwe E, Nankabirwa JI, Kamya M, Dorsey G, Thomsen EK. PMID: 40404702; PMCID: PMC12098675.
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    3. Evaluation of a digital entomological surveillance planning tool for malaria vector control: Three country mixed methods pilot study. PLoS One. 2025; 20(3):e0303915. Hemingway C, Gowelo S, Opiyo M, Marrenjo D, Maquina M, Kaunda-Khangamwa BN, Kayira L, Cherkose T, Hailemichael Y, Torres N, Mucavele E, Mintade M, Candrinho B, Mzilahowa T, Gadisa E, Tatarsky A, Vajda ÉA, Dantzer E, Thomsen E, Coleman M, Lobo NF. PMID: 40063576; PMCID: PMC11892875.
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    4. 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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    5. 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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    6. Impact of nighttime human behavior on exposure to malaria vectors and effectiveness of using long-lasting insecticidal nets in the Ethiopian lowlands and highlands. Parasit Vectors. 2024 Dec 18; 17(1):520. Esayas E, Gowelo S, Assefa M, Vajda EA, Thomsen E, Getachew A, Ashine T, Mekonnen G, Ntuku H, Bennett A, Golassa L, Lobo NF, Gadisa E. PMID: 39696599; PMCID: PMC11658354.
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    7. Bionomic characterization of Anopheles mosquitoes in the Ethiopian highlands and lowlands. Parasit Vectors. 2024 Jul 16; 17(1):306. Esayas E, Assefa M, Bennett A, Thomsen E, Gowelo S, Vajda E, Getachew A, Ashine T, Yeshaneh A, Kassa FA, Demisse M, Ntuku H, Dinka H, Golassa L, Lobo NF, Gadisa E. PMID: 39014474; PMCID: PMC11251230.
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    8. 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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    9. Demographic and environmental factors associated with the distribution of Aedes albopictus in Cameroon. Med Vet Entomol. 2023 03; 37(1):143-151. Canelas T, Thomsen E, Kamgang B, Kelly-Hope LA. PMID: 36264191; PMCID: PMC10092813.
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    10. Prospects for developing efficient targets for the xenomonitoring and control of Simulium damnosum s.l., the major vectors of onchocerciasis in Africa. Med Vet Entomol. 2022 09; 36(3):235-246. Koala L, Tirados I, Nikiema AS, Thomsen E, McCall PJ, Dabire RK. PMID: 35866620; PMCID: PMC9543835.
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    11. Knowledge translation and evidence generation to increase the impact of vector control in Burkina Faso, Cameroon and Malawi. BMJ Glob Health. 2022 05; 7(5). Mwendera CA, Mzilahowa T, Njiokou F, N'falé S, Amegee Quach J, Thomsen E, Dabire R, Ranson H, Alhassan N, Oronje R, Worrall E. PMID: 35545288; PMCID: PMC9096501.
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    12. Vector control and entomological capacity for onchocerciasis elimination. Trends Parasitol. 2022 07; 38(7):591-604. Tirados I, Thomsen E, Worrall E, Koala L, Melachio TT, Basáñez MG. PMID: 35379556.
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    13. Spatial targeting of Screening + Eave tubes (SET), a house-based malaria control intervention, in Côte d'Ivoire: A geostatistical modelling study. PLOS Glob Public Health. 2021; 1(11):e0000030. Canelas T, Thomsen E, McDermott D, Sternberg E, Thomas MB, Worrall E. PMID: 36962107; PMCID: PMC10021308.
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    14. Evaluation of a game-based training course to build capacity for insecticide resistance management in vector control programmes. PLoS One. 2020; 15(10):e0240514. Dormann C, Duda K, Hamainza B, Yewhalaw D, Hemingway C, Coleman M, Coleman M, Thomsen E. PMID: 33057401; PMCID: PMC7561117.
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    15. Efficacy of the In2Care® auto-dissemination device for reducing dengue transmission: study protocol for a parallel, two-armed cluster randomised trial in the Philippines. Trials. 2019 May 14; 20(1):269. Salazar F, Angeles J, Sy AK, Inobaya MT, Aguila A, Toner T, Bangs MJ, Thomsen E, Paul RE. PMID: 31088515; PMCID: PMC6518692.
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    16. 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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    17. 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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    18. Converging Human and Malaria Vector Diagnostics with Data Management towards an Integrated Holistic One Health Approach. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2018 02 03; 15(2). Mitsakakis K, Hin S, Müller P, Wipf N, Thomsen E, Coleman M, Zengerle R, Vontas J, Mavridis K. PMID: 29401670; PMCID: PMC5858328.
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    19. Adaptation of a malaria surveillance system for use in a visceral leishmaniasis elimination programme. Int Health. 2017 05 01; 9(3):195-201. Foster GM, Dunkley S, Deb RM, Thomsen E, Coleman M, Dhariwal AC, Das Gupta RK, Srikantiah S, Das P, Coleman M. PMID: 28582562; PMCID: PMC5881254.
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    20. Mosquito Behavior Change After Distribution of Bednets Results in Decreased Protection Against Malaria Exposure. J Infect Dis. 2017 03 01; 215(5):790-797. Thomsen EK, Koimbu G, Pulford J, Jamea-Maiasa S, Ura Y, Keven JB, Siba PM, Mueller I, Hetzel MW, Reimer LJ. PMID: 28007921; PMCID: PMC5388271.
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    21. Plasticity of host selection by malaria vectors of Papua New Guinea. Parasit Vectors. 2017 02 21; 10(1):95. Keven JB, Reimer L, Katusele M, Koimbu G, Vinit R, Vincent N, Thomsen E, Foran DR, Zimmerman PA, Walker ED. PMID: 28222769; PMCID: PMC5320767.
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    22. Spatial and Temporal Trends in Insecticide Resistance among Malaria Vectors in Chad Highlight the Importance of Continual Monitoring. PLoS One. 2016; 11(5):e0155746. Foster GM, Coleman M, Thomsen E, Ranson H, Yangalbé-Kalnone E, Moundai T, Demba Kodindo I, Nakebang A, Mahamat A, Peka M, Kerah-Hinzoumbé C. PMID: 27228026; PMCID: PMC4881902.
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    23. 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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    24. Enhancing Decision Support for Vector-Borne Disease Control Programs--The Disease Data Management System. PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2016 Feb; 10(2):e0004342. Thomsen EK, Deb RM, Dunkley S, Coleman M, Foster G, Orlans M, Coleman M. PMID: 26890287; PMCID: PMC4758655.
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    25. 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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    26. Fit for purpose: do we have the right tools to sustain NTD elimination? BMC Proc. 2015; 9(Suppl 10):S5. Reimer LJ, Adams ER, Paine MJ, Ranson H, Coleman M, Thomsen EK, MacPherson EE, Hollingsworth TD, Kelly-Hope LA, Bockarie MJ, Ford L, Harrison RA, Stothard JR, Taylor MJ, Hamon N, Torr SJ. PMID: 28281703; PMCID: PMC4699116.
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    27. Efficacy, Safety, and Pharmacokinetics of Coadministered Diethylcarbamazine, Albendazole, and Ivermectin for Treatment of Bancroftian Filariasis. Clin Infect Dis. 2016 Feb 01; 62(3):334-341. Thomsen EK, Sanuku N, Baea M, Satofan S, Maki E, Lombore B, Schmidt MS, Siba PM, Weil GJ, Kazura JW, Fleckenstein LL, King CL. PMID: 26486704.
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    28. 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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    29. Underpinning sustainable vector control through informed insecticide resistance management. PLoS One. 2014; 9(6):e99822. Thomsen EK, Strode C, Hemmings K, Hughes AJ, Chanda E, Musapa M, Kamuliwo M, Phiri FN, Muzia L, Chanda J, Kandyata A, Chirwa B, Poer K, Hemingway J, Wondji CS, Ranson H, Coleman M. PMID: 24932861; PMCID: PMC4059741.
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    30. Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis of diethylcarbamazine in human plasma for clinical pharmacokinetic studies. J Pharm Biomed Anal. 2014 Sep; 98:307-10. Schmidt MS, King CL, Thomsen EK, Siba PM, Sanuku N, Fleckenstein L. PMID: 24975211.
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    31. Mosquito-parasite interactions can shape filariasis transmission dynamics and impact elimination programs. PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2013; 7(9):e2433. Erickson SM, Thomsen EK, Keven JB, Vincent N, Koimbu G, Siba PM, Christensen BM, Reimer LJ. PMID: 24069488; PMCID: PMC3772046.
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    32. Insecticidal bed nets and filariasis transmission in Papua New Guinea. N Engl J Med. 2013 Aug 22; 369(8):745-53. Reimer LJ, Thomsen EK, Tisch DJ, Henry-Halldin CN, Zimmerman PA, Baea ME, Dagoro H, Susapu M, Hetzel MW, Bockarie MJ, Michael E, Siba PM, Kazura JW. PMID: 23964936; PMCID: PMC3835352.
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    33. Multiplex assay for species identification and monitoring of insecticide resistance in Anopheles punctulatus group populations of Papua New Guinea. Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2012 Jan; 86(1):140-51. Henry-Halldin CN, Nadesakumaran K, Keven JB, Zimmerman AM, Siba P, Mueller I, Hetzel MW, Kazura JW, Thomsen E, Reimer LJ, Zimmerman PA. PMID: 22232465; PMCID: PMC3247123.
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    34. High throughput multiplex assay for species identification of Papua New Guinea malaria vectors: members of the Anopheles punctulatus (Diptera: Culicidae) species group. Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2011 Jan; 84(1):166-73. Henry-Halldin CN, Reimer L, Thomsen E, Koimbu G, Zimmerman A, Keven JB, Dagoro H, Hetzel MW, Mueller I, Siba P, Zimmerman PA. PMID: 21212222; PMCID: PMC3005508.
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