Dissecting the molecular basis for cell movement and midgut colonisation in the insect stage parasite - the ookinete

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Malaria parasites are a leading cause of infant mortality. Despite their global impact, no vaccine exists to prevent malaria disease and resistance to current drugs is prevalent. Cell movement is an essential process for parasite development yet its potential as a drug target remains unexplored. I seek to shed light on the molecular mechanisms underlying movement, focused on the motile insect stages. Understanding gained here will support the broader goal to identify targets for transmission-blocking development.