Edward Thomsen
Senior Program Manager
GHS - Programs
Chancellor/EVC/FAS

Investigated the impact of bednets on vector-borne disease transmission, and led a clinical trial for improved treatment for lymphatic filariasis. Led capacity strengthening activities in sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia, aiming to build resilience and sustainability of effective, nationally-owned vector-borne disease control programmes. Has a firm understanding of the processes and partners involved in translating evidence into impact, recognizing the value in collaboration to achieve a high-level vision.

• Impact of nighttime human behavior on exposure to malaria vectors and effectiveness of using long-lasting insecticidal nets in the Ethiopian lowlands and highlands.
  Parasites & vectors 2024 Esayas E, Gowelo S, Assefa M, Vajda EA, Thomsen E, Getachew A, Ashine T, Mekonnen G, Ntuku H, Bennett A, Golassa L, Lobo NF, Gadisa E
• Bionomic characterization of Anopheles mosquitoes in the Ethiopian highlands and lowlands.
  Parasites & vectors 2024 Esayas E, Assefa M, Bennett A, Thomsen E, Gowelo S, Vajda E, Getachew A, Ashine T, Yeshaneh A, Kassa FA, Demisse M, Ntuku H, Dinka H, Golassa L, Lobo NF, Gadisa E
• Baseline characterization of entomological drivers of malaria transmission in Namibia: a targeted operational entomological surveillance strategy.
  Parasites & vectors 2023 Lukubwe O, Mwema T, Joseph R, Maliti D, Iitula I, Katokele S, Uusiku P, Walusimbi D, Ogoma SB, Gueye CS, Vajda E, Tatarsky A, Thomsen E, Tambo M, Mumbengegwi D, Lobo NF
• Demographic and environmental factors associated with the distribution of Aedes albopictus in Cameroon.
  Medical and veterinary entomology 2022 Canelas T, Thomsen E, Kamgang B, Kelly-Hope LA
• Prospects for developing efficient targets for the xenomonitoring and control of Simulium damnosum s.l., the major vectors of onchocerciasis in Africa.
  Medical and veterinary entomology 2022 Koala L, Tirados I, Nikiema AS, Thomsen E, McCall PJ, Dabire RK
• Knowledge translation and evidence generation to increase the impact of vector control in Burkina Faso, Cameroon and Malawi.
  BMJ global health 2022 Mwendera CA, Mzilahowa T, Njiokou F, N'falé S, Amegee Quach J, Thomsen E, Dabire R, Ranson H, Alhassan N, Oronje R, Worrall E
• Vector control and entomological capacity for onchocerciasis elimination.
  Trends in parasitology 2022 Tirados I, Thomsen E, Worrall E, Koala L, Melachio TT, Basáñez MG
• Spatial targeting of Screening + Eave tubes (SET), a house-based malaria control intervention, in Côte d'Ivoire: A geostatistical modelling study.
  PLOS global public health 2021 Canelas T, Thomsen E, McDermott D, Sternberg E, Thomas MB, Worrall E
• Evaluation of a game-based training course to build capacity for insecticide resistance management in vector control programmes.
  PloS one 2020 Dormann C, Duda K, Hamainza B, Yewhalaw D, Hemingway C, Coleman M, Coleman M, Thomsen E
• Efficacy of the In2Care® auto-dissemination device for reducing dengue transmission: study protocol for a parallel, two-armed cluster randomised trial in the Philippines.
  Trials 2019 Salazar F, Angeles J, Sy AK, Inobaya MT, Aguila A, Toner T, Bangs MJ, Thomsen E, Paul RE
• Species abundance, composition, and nocturnal activity of female Anopheles (Diptera: Culicidae) in malaria-endemic villages of Papua New Guinea: assessment with barrier screen sampling.
  Malaria journal 2019 Keven JB, Katusele M, Vinit R, Koimbu G, Vincent N, Thomsen EK, Karl S, Reimer LJ, Walker ED
• ResistanceSim: development and acceptability study of a serious game to improve understanding of insecticide resistance management in vector control programmes.
  Malaria journal 2018 Thomsen EK, Hemingway C, South A, Duda KA, Dormann C, Farmer R, Coleman M, Coleman M
• Converging Human and Malaria Vector Diagnostics with Data Management towards an Integrated Holistic One Health Approach.
  International journal of environmental research and public health 2018 Mitsakakis K, Hin S, Müller P, Wipf N, Thomsen E, Coleman M, Zengerle R, Vontas J, Mavridis K
• Adaptation of a malaria surveillance system for use in a visceral leishmaniasis elimination programme.
  International health 2017 Foster GM, Dunkley S, Deb RM, Thomsen E, Coleman M, Dhariwal AC, Das Gupta RK, Srikantiah S, Das P, Coleman M
• Mosquito Behavior Change After Distribution of Bednets Results in Decreased Protection Against Malaria Exposure.
  The Journal of infectious diseases 2017 Thomsen EK, Koimbu G, Pulford J, Jamea-Maiasa S, Ura Y, Keven JB, Siba PM, Mueller I, Hetzel MW, Reimer LJ
• Plasticity of host selection by malaria vectors of Papua New Guinea.
  Parasites & vectors 2017 Keven JB, Reimer L, Katusele M, Koimbu G, Vinit R, Vincent N, Thomsen E, Foran DR, Zimmerman PA, Walker ED
• Spatial and Temporal Trends in Insecticide Resistance among Malaria Vectors in Chad Highlight the Importance of Continual Monitoring.
  PloS one 2016 Foster GM, Coleman M, Thomsen E, Ranson H, Yangalbé-Kalnone E, Moundai T, Demba Kodindo I, Nakebang A, Mahamat A, Peka M, Kerah-Hinzoumbé C
• An Operational Framework for Insecticide Resistance Management Planning.
  Emerging infectious diseases 2016 Chanda E, Thomsen EK, Musapa M, Kamuliwo M, Brogdon WG, Norris DE, Masaninga F, Wirtz R, Sikaala CH, Muleba M, Craig A, Govere JM, Ranson H, Hemingway J, Seyoum A, Macdonald MB, Coleman M
• Enhancing Decision Support for Vector-Borne Disease Control Programs--The Disease Data Management System.
  PLoS neglected tropical diseases 2016 Thomsen EK, Deb RM, Dunkley S, Coleman M, Foster G, Orlans M, Coleman M
• Malaria transmission dynamics surrounding the first nationwide long-lasting insecticidal net distribution in Papua New Guinea.
  Malaria journal 2016 Reimer LJ, Thomsen EK, Koimbu G, Keven JB, Mueller I, Siba PM, Kazura JW, Hetzel MW, Zimmerman PA
• Fit for purpose: do we have the right tools to sustain NTD elimination?
  BMC proceedings 2015 Reimer LJ, Adams ER, Paine MJ, Ranson H, Coleman M, Thomsen EK, MacPherson EE, Hollingsworth TD, Kelly-Hope LA, Bockarie MJ, Ford L, Harrison RA, Stothard JR, Taylor MJ, Hamon N, Torr SJ
• Efficacy, Safety, and Pharmacokinetics of Coadministered Diethylcarbamazine, Albendazole, and Ivermectin for Treatment of Bancroftian Filariasis.
  Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America 2015 Thomsen EK, Sanuku N, Baea M, Satofan S, Maki E, Lombore B, Schmidt MS, Siba PM, Weil GJ, Kazura JW, Fleckenstein LL, King CL
• A country on the verge of malaria elimination--the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  PloS one 2014 Coleman M, Al-Zahrani MH, Coleman M, Hemingway J, Omar A, Stanton MC, Thomsen EK, Alsheikh AA, Alhakeem RF, McCall PJ, Al Rabeeah AA, Memish ZA
• Underpinning sustainable vector control through informed insecticide resistance management.
  PloS one 2014 Thomsen EK, Strode C, Hemmings K, Hughes AJ, Chanda E, Musapa M, Kamuliwo M, Phiri FN, Muzia L, Chanda J, Kandyata A, Chirwa B, Poer K, Hemingway J, Wondji CS, Ranson H, Coleman M
• Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis of diethylcarbamazine in human plasma for clinical pharmacokinetic studies.
  Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis 2014 Schmidt MS, King CL, Thomsen EK, Siba PM, Sanuku N, Fleckenstein L
• Mosquito-parasite interactions can shape filariasis transmission dynamics and impact elimination programs.
  PLoS neglected tropical diseases 2013 Erickson SM, Thomsen EK, Keven JB, Vincent N, Koimbu G, Siba PM, Christensen BM, Reimer LJ
• Insecticidal bed nets and filariasis transmission in Papua New Guinea.
  The New England journal of medicine 2013 Reimer LJ, Thomsen EK, Tisch DJ, Henry-Halldin CN, Zimmerman PA, Baea ME, Dagoro H, Susapu M, Hetzel MW, Bockarie MJ, Michael E, Siba PM, Kazura JW
• Multiplex assay for species identification and monitoring of insecticide resistance in Anopheles punctulatus group populations of Papua New Guinea.
  The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene 2012 Henry-Halldin CN, Nadesakumaran K, Keven JB, Zimmerman AM, Siba P, Mueller I, Hetzel MW, Kazura JW, Thomsen E, Reimer LJ, Zimmerman PA
• High throughput multiplex assay for species identification of Papua New Guinea malaria vectors: members of the Anopheles punctulatus (Diptera: Culicidae) species group.
  The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene 2011 Henry-Halldin CN, Reimer L, Thomsen E, Koimbu G, Zimmerman A, Keven JB, Dagoro H, Hetzel MW, Mueller I, Siba P, Zimmerman PA