Lateef Busari | Malaria | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Lateef Busari | Malaria | Best Researcher Award 

Fountain University | Nigeria

Dr. Lateef Oluwatoyin Busari is an accomplished researcher and lecturer specializing in parasitology, vector biology, and infectious disease epidemiology. He currently serves as a Lecturer and Research Scientist at Fountain University, Osogbo, and the Molecular Epidemiology and Vector Biology (MOVEB) Laboratory, Osun State University, Nigeria. His research focuses on the biology, transmission, and control of vector-borne diseases, particularly malaria and onchocerciasis, contributing significantly to public health interventions. Dr. Busari has served as a reviewer for several reputable international journals, including PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, Malaria Journal, Parasites and Vectors, BMC Research Notes, and Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, reflecting his active engagement in advancing scientific research. He has collaborated on major national and international research projects funded by organizations such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Sight Savers Nigeria, and The End Fund. His scholarly contributions have earned measurable impact, with 12 citations, 4 published documents, and an h-index of 3, underscoring his growing influence in the field of parasitology and vector research. Through his academic and field-based expertise, Dr. Busari continues to enhance understanding of disease vectors and promote innovative approaches for vector control and public health improvement.

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Featured Publications 

Busari, L. O., et al. (2025). Modelling species distribution of Anopheles gambiae s.l. in Osun State using random forest modeling approach. Scientific Reports. (Advance online publication).