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Dr. Guy R. Njitchouang is a Research Scientist with the Molecular and Computational Cell Biology (MUTATE) Research Group at the Translational Research and Development Foundation (TREND Foundation) in Yaoundé, Cameroon. He is a Cameroonian biochemist and molecular biologist specialising in the molecular epidemiology and biology of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), with a research focus on understanding the complex interactions that shape parasite transmission, persistence, and disease outcomes. Dr. Njitchouang holds a Ph.D. from the University of Yaoundé I and has developed expertise in investigating host-vector-parasite-symbiont interactions, particularly in human African trypanosomiasis and human filarial infections. His research integrates molecular biology, epidemiological approaches, and pathogen–vector biology to uncover mechanisms influencing disease dynamics and identify opportunities for improved surveillance, diagnostics, and control strategies. He has led and contributed to several national and international research initiatives, including projects supported by the Programme for Improving the Value of Innovation in Vector Control (PIIVeC), and has established productive collaborations with leading research institutions, including the INTERTRYP research unit of the French National Research Institute for Sustainable Development (IRD), Montpellier. His work has contributed to more than 15 peer-reviewed scientific publications in international journals. Within MUTATE Research Group, Dr. Njitchouang contributes to advancing research on pathogen biology, molecular epidemiology, and host–parasite interactions, supporting the group’s broader mission to generate mechanistic insights into infectious diseases and translate scientific discoveries into innovative solutions for public health in Africa and globally.