Dr. Bèwadéyir Serge Poda | Medical Entomology| Best Researcher Award

Research Asistant at Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Santé, Burkina Faso

A highly accomplished entomologist, Dr. Bèwadéyir Serge Poda , holds a PhD in Applied Biological Sciences (Medical Entomology) from the University Joseph KI-ZERBO, Burkina Faso. With over a decade of dedicated research experience in vector control and malaria transmission, they are currently a Postdoctoral Fellow at Wageningen University & Research, where they study mosquito mating behavior in sympatric swarms. Dr. Bèwadéyir Serge Poda has been actively involved in malaria vector bio-ecology, chemical signaling, and hybrid species interactions. They have contributed significantly to the scientific community through teaching, supervision, and participation in numerous international conferences. Known for their cutting-edge research and impactful scientific communications, they have also reviewed manuscripts for reputable journals such as Parasites & Vectors. Dr. Bèwadéyir Serge Podas work has earned them several prestigious scholarships and grants, solidifying their reputation as a thought leader in the fight against vector-borne diseases.

Profile

Education🎓

PhD in Applied Biological Sciences (Medical Entomology) – University Joseph KI-ZERBO, Burkina Faso, 2021 Master of Microbial and Cellular Biotechnology – University Joseph KI-ZERBO, Burkina Faso, 2014 Bachelor of Fundamental and Applied Biology (Biochemistry and Microbiology) – University Joseph KI-ZERBO, Burkina Faso, 2011 Baccalaureate in Natural Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry – 2007 Their education is rooted in biological sciences, where they have specialized in medical entomology, microbial biotechnology, and biochemistry. With a solid foundation from one of Burkina Faso’s top universities, they have leveraged their education to make meaningful contributions to entomology, particularly in the study of mosquito vectors and malaria transmission. Their interdisciplinary background has enabled them to excel in molecular biology, fieldwork, and bioassays, which are pivotal in understanding disease vectors.

Experience 🔬

Postdoctoral Fellow – Wageningen University & Research, The Netherlands, 2022-presen PhD Student – IRSS (Burkina Faso), MIVEGEC-IRD, CNRS (France), 2017-2021 Postgraduate Fellow – IRSS, Burkina Faso, 2014-2017 Master’s Thesis Intern – IRSS, Burkina Faso, 2013-201 Their professional journey reflects their strong expertise in medical entomology and vector control. As a Postdoctoral Fellow, they lead research on the mating behaviors of mosquitoes, including species hybrids. Their PhD and postgraduate work focused on the chemical and visual cues in mosquito mating and the impact of irradiation on mosquito reproduction. They have hands-on experience in mosquito rearing, bioassays, field studies, and molecular techniques. Their career is marked by an active involvement in high-impact research projects aimed at vector-borne disease control.

Awards and Honors🏆

Africa Talent Programme Grant – Wageningen University & Research, 2022-2025 (€291k)International Joint Laboratory on Vector-borne Diseases (LAMIVECT) Grant – 2020 (€3k)West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) Scholarship of Excellence – 2019-2020French National Research Institute for Sustainable Development (IRD) PhD Scholarship (ARTS Scholarship) – 2017-2020 Burkina Faso Government PhD Scholarship – 2017-2021 Throughout their career, Dr. Bèwadéyir Serge Poda has been recognized with numerous prestigious grants and scholarships. The Africa Talent Programme grant at Wageningen University supports their research on mosquito mating behaviors. Their excellence in academia earned them the UEMOA scholarship, while their PhD work was supported by the highly competitive IRD ARTS Scholarship. These accolades underscore their innovative contributions to vector biology and control.

Research Focus 🧪

Mating Behaviors of Anopheles Mosquitoes – In-flight mating studies and hybrid interactions Vector Control – Impact of irradiation on mosquito reproductive success and vector competenc Chemical and Visual Cues – Role of long-range chemical signaling in Anopheles mosquito mating Bioassays and Mosquito Rearing – Development of innovative techniques for studying malaria vectors Diet Development – Creating diets using local ingredients for optimal mosquito production in genetic control projects

Conclusion

Given their strong educational foundation, relevant research experience, successful grant acquisition, and active contributions to the scientific community, the candidate is highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award. Their ongoing commitment to advancing the field of medical entomology, combined with a few areas for improvement, positions them as a promising and impactful researcher in addressing global health challenges related to vector-borne diseases. By further enhancing their language skills and increasing their publication output, they can solidify their standing as a leader in their field.

Publication Top Notes

Poda, S. B., Nignan, C., Gnankiné, O., Dabiré, R. K., Diabaté, A., Roux, O. (2019). Sex aggregation and species segregation cues in swarming mosquitoes: role of ground visual markers. Parasites & Vectors, 12, 1-15. [Cited by 36]

Mosqueira, B., Soma, D. D., Namountougou, M., Poda, S., Diabaté, A., Ali, O., … (2015). Pilot study on the combination of an organophosphate-based insecticide paint and pyrethroid-treated long lasting nets against pyrethroid resistant malaria vectors in Burkina Faso. Acta Tropica, 148, 162-169. [Cited by 23]

Niang, A., Nignan, C., Poda, B. S., Sawadogo, S. P., Dabiré, K. R., … (2019). Semi-field and indoor setups to study malaria mosquito swarming behavior. Parasites & Vectors, 12, 1-9. [Cited by 17]

Bimbilé Somda, N. S., Poda, B. S., Sawadogo, P. S., Gnankiné, O., Maiga, H., … (2018). Ecology of reproduction of Anopheles arabiensis in an urban area of Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso (West Africa): Monthly swarming and mating frequency and … PLoS One, 13(11), e0205966. [Cited by 16]

Soma, D. D., Poda, S. B., Hien, A. S., Namountougou, M., Sangaré, I., … (2021). Malaria vectors diversity, insecticide resistance and transmission during the rainy season in peri-urban villages of south-western Burkina Faso. Malaria Journal, 20, 1-11. [Cited by 15]

Poda, S. B., Guissou, E., Maïga, H., Bimbile-Somda, S. N., Gilles, J., Rayaisse, J. B., … (2018). Impact of irradiation on the reproductive traits of field and laboratory An. arabiensis mosquitoes. Parasites & Vectors, 11, 1-12. [Cited by 14]

Poda, S. B., Buatois, B., Lapeyre, B., Dormont, L., Diabaté, A., Gnankiné, O., … (2022). No evidence for long-range male sex pheromones in two malaria mosquitoes. Nature Ecology & Evolution, 6, 1676-1686. [Cited by 13]

Nignan, C., Niang, A., Maïga, H., Sawadogo, S. P., Poda, B. S., Gnankine, O., … (2020). Comparison of swarming, mating performance and longevity of male Anopheles coluzzii between individuals fed with different natural fruit juices in laboratory and … Malaria Journal, 19, 1-10. [Cited by 12]

Poda, S. B., Soma, D. D., Hien, A., Namountougou, M., Gnankiné, O., Diabaté, A., … (2018). Targeted application of an organophosphate-based paint applied on windows and doors against Anopheles coluzzii resistant to pyrethroids under real life … Malaria Journal, 17, 1-9. [Cited by 11]

Maïga, H., Mamai, W., Bimbilé Somda, N. S., Wallner, T., Poda, B. S., … (2020). Assessment of a Novel Adult Mass-Rearing Cage for Aedes albopictus (Skuse) and Anopheles arabiensis (Patton). Insects, 11(11), 801. [Cited by 8]

Guissou, E., Poda, S., de Sales Hien, D. F., Yerbanga, S. R., Da, D. F., Cohuet, A., … (2020). Effect of irradiation on the survival and susceptibility of female Anopheles arabiensis to natural isolates of Plasmodium falciparum. Parasites & Vectors, 13, 1-11. [Cited by 7]

Nignan, C., Poda, B. S., Sawadogo, S. P., Maïga, H., Dabiré, K. R., Gnankine, O., … (2022). Local adaptation and colonization are potential factors affecting sexual competitiveness and mating choice in Anopheles coluzzii populations. Scientific Reports, 12(1), 636. [Cited by 5]

Hien, A. S., Soma, D. D., Somé, F. A., Namountougou, M., Poda, S. B., … (2021). Short persistence and vector susceptibility to Ficam 80WP (bendiocarb active ingredient) during pilot application of indoor residual spraying in Burkina Faso, West Africa. Journal of Medical Entomology, 58(2), 781-786. [Cited by 5]

Soma, D. D., Namountougou, M., Sangaré, I., Sawadogo, S. P., Maiga, H., … (2018). Transmission entomologique du paludisme à Nanoro, site de l’essai vaccinal rts’s au Burkina Faso. Revue Africaine et Malgache de Recherche Scientifique/Sciences de la Santé, 5(2). [Cited by 5]

Poda, B. S., Cribellier, A., Feugère, L., Fatou, M., Nignan, C., Hien, D. F. S., Müller, P., … (2024). Spatial and temporal characteristics of laboratory-induced Anopheles coluzzii swarms: shape, structure and flight kinematics. bioRxiv, 2024.03.25.586329. [Cited by 4]

Hien, A. S., Soma, D. D., Sawadogo, S. P., Poda, S. B., Namountougou, M., … (2020). Effect of Bendiocarb (Ficam® 80% WP) on entomological indices of malaria transmission by indoor residual spraying in Burkina Faso, West Africa. Advances in Entomology, 8(4), 158-178. [Cited by 3]

Gupta, S., Cribellier, A., Poda, S. B., Roux, O., Muijres, F. T., Riffell, J. A. (2024). Mosquitoes integrate visual and acoustic cues to mediate conspecific interactions in swarms. Current Biology, 34(18), 4091-4103. e4. [Cited by 2]

Bimbilé Somda, N. S., Maïga, H., Mamai, W., Bakhoum, T., Wallner, T., Poda, S. B., … (2022). Adult mosquito predation and potential impact on the sterile insect technique. Scientific Reports, 12(1), 2561. [Cited by 1]

Poda, S. B., Guissou, E., Gilles, J., Rayaisse, J. B., Lefèvre, T., Roux, O., Dabire, R. K. (2017). Impact of irradiation on reproductive performance of wild and laboratory Anopheles arabiensis mosquitoes. American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 97, 53. [Cited by 1]

Cribellier, A., Poda, B. S., Dabiré, R. K., Diabaté, A., Roux, O., Muijres, F. T. (2024). The complex swarming dynamics of malaria mosquitoes emerges from simple minimally-interactive behavioral rules. bioRxiv, 2024.08.31.610631.

Bèwadéyir Serge Poda | Medical Entomology | Best Researcher Award