Dr. Mureille C. Tchami Mbagnia is a parasitologist and molecular ecologist whose research focuses on neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), particularly schistosomiasis. She combines field ecology, molecular biology, and population genetics to better understand the biology of disease vectors and intermediate hosts, with the aim of improving disease surveillance and supporting evidence-based control and elimination strategies.

Her expertise spans both field and laboratory research, including freshwater snail ecology, parasitological diagnostics, molecular biology, and bioinformatics. During her doctoral research, she investigated the population genetics of Biomphalaria pfeifferi and Biomphalaria camerunensis, the two principal intermediate hosts of Schistosoma mansoni in southern Cameroon. By integrating ecological surveys with advanced molecular techniques, she generated new insights into the genetic diversity, population structure, and distribution of these medically important snail species. A key achievement of her research was the development of molecular tools that enable the accurate identification and differentiation of Biomphalaria species, contributing to improved epidemiological surveillance and a better understanding of schistosomiasis transmission in endemic settings.

Dr Tchami Mbagnia is passionate about applying molecular science to address public health challenges. Through interdisciplinary and collaborative research, she is committed to advancing innovative solutions that strengthen disease surveillance, guide targeted interventions, and accelerate the elimination of neglected tropical diseases across Africa.