Medical entomologist and Geneticist Centre de Recherche Entomologique de Cotonou (CREC) Benin
Dr. Boulais Yovogan is a passionate medical entomologist and geneticist based at the Centre de Recherche Entomologique de Cotonou (CREC), Benin. With extensive field and academic experience, Dr. Yovogan has contributed significantly to vector surveillance, malaria control, and genetic resource management. His dynamic role includes research, field coordination, and mentoring students at the University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC). He is also actively involved in international collaborations with institutions like the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM).
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🎓 Education
Dr. Yovogan earned his PhD in Life Sciences (2024) from the University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC), Benin, specializing in medical entomology and genetic resources. His academic journey blends biological sciences with practical research experience, making him a key contributor to tropical disease research in West Africa.
🧪 Experience
With hands-on expertise in entomological surveillance and vector control, Dr. Yovogan led the transmission component of the New Net Project (2019–2024), under UNITAID and LSHTM. At CREC, he contributes to national and international research initiatives. Simultaneously, he supports teaching at the Zoology Department of UAC, guiding students in technical laboratory handling and tool usage.
🔬 Research Interest
Dr. Yovogan’s core interests lie in vector-borne diseases, especially malaria transmission, insecticide resistance, and vector surveillance methods. He evaluates innovative vector control tools and contributes to improving entomological data collection techniques for enhanced disease control strategies.
🏆 Awards
Although early in his decorated career, Dr. Yovogan is a strong contender for recognition due to his impactful research. His nomination for the Best Researcher Award under the International Popular Scientist Awards underscores his scientific leadership and contributions to public health and vector control.
📚 Publications Top Notes:
Dr. Boulais Yovogan has authored 33 peer-reviewed articles in reputed journals including Malaria Journal, Plos One, Parasites & Vectors, and BMC Public Health. His research has been cited 313 times, with an h-index of 8 and i10-index of 7. A recent publication includes:
“Evaluation of a dual-active ingredient LLIN against malaria vectors in Benin”
📖 Malaria Journal (2025) – Cited by 5 articles
Efficacy of pyriproxyfen-pyrethroid long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) and chlorfenapyr-pyrethroid LLINs compared with pyrethroid-only LLINs for malaria control in Benin: a …
Assessing the efficacy of two dual-active ingredients long-lasting insecticidal nets for the control of malaria transmitted by pyrethroid-resistant vectors in Benin: study …
Pre-intervention characteristics of the mosquito species in Benin in preparation for a randomized controlled trial assessing the efficacy of dual active-ingredient long-lasting …
WHO cone bio-assays of classical and new-generation long-lasting insecticidal nets call for innovative insecticides targeting the knock-down resistance mechanism in Benin
Malaria burden and associated risk factors in an area of pyrethroid-resistant vectors in Southern Benin
Pyrethroid Resistance Intensity in Anopheles gambiae s.l. from Different Agricultural Production Zones in Benin, West Africa
Effectiveness of pyriproxyfen-pyrethroid and chlorfenapyr-pyrethroid long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) compared with pyrethroid-only LLINs for malaria control in the third …
What can be learned from the residual efficacy of three formulations of insecticides (pirimiphos-methyl, clothianidin and deltamethrin mixture, and clothianidin alone) in large …