Aline Lamien-Meda

Skilled Postdoctoral Research Fellow focused on parasitology diagnostic research. Bringing experience in both self-directed and support research capacities, as well as PhD degree in biology, biochemistry and molecular diagnostic of neglected parasitic diseases such as malaria and gastro-intestinal parasites.

Experienced Postdoctoral Research Fellow adept at developing, executing and evaluating high-quality research into molecular parasitology. Recently completed certificate in malaria control and elimination at Broad Institute and Harvard.

Passionate individual skilled in experimental design, execution and results tracking for field research activities and studies. Monitored writing, developing and coordinating research projects.

Self-directed and motivated professional with highly-ethical, meticulous and thorough approach.

1. Schneider R, Lamien-Meda A, Auer H, Wiedermann-Schmidt U, Chiodini PL, Walochnik J.(2021). Validation of a novel FRET real-time PCR assay for simultaneous quantitative detection and discrimination of human Plasmodium parasites. PLoS One. 4;16(6):e0252887. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0252887. PMID: 34086817; PMCID: PMC8177637.

2. Lamien-Meda, A., Fuehrer, HP., Leitsch, D. et al. A powerful qPCR-high resolution melting assay with taqman probe in Plasmodium species differentiation. Malar J 20, 121 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-021-03662-w

3. Lamien-Meda, A., Schneider, R., Walochnik, J., Auer, H., Wiedermann, U., & Leitsch, D. (2020). A novel 5-Plex qPCR-HRM assay detecting human diarrheal parasites. Gut Pathogens, 12(1), 1-9.

4. Lamien-Meda, A., & Leitsch, D. (2020). Identification of the NADH-oxidase gene in Trichomonas vaginalis. Parasitology research, 119(2), 683-686.

5. Lamien-Meda, A., Fuehrer, H. P., & Noedl, H. (2019). Novel high resolution melting (HRM) and snapback assays for simultaneous detection and differentiation of Plasmodium ovale spp. Acta tropica, 192, 75-81.

6. Lamien-Meda, A., Fuehrer, H. P., & Noedl, H. (2019). Data on High Resolution Melting (HRM) and phylogenetic analysis of P. ovale wallikeri and P. ovale curtisi. Data in brief, 24, 103937.

7. Lamien-Meda, A., Kiendrebeogo, M., Compaoré, M., Meda N.T.R., Bacher, M., Koenig, K., Pacher, T., Fuehrer, H.-P., Noedl, H., Willcox, M., Novak, J. Quality assessment and antiplasmodial activity of West African Cochlospermum species (2015). Phytochemistry, 119, 51-61.

8. Lamien-Meda A., Nell M., Lohwasser U., Börner, A., Franz C., Novak J. (2010) Investigation of antioxidant and Rosmarinic acid variation in the sage collection of the Genbank in Gatersleben. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 58, 3813–3819.

9. Lamien-Meda A., Lukas B., Schmiderer C., Franz C., Novak J. (2009). Validation of a quantitative assay of arbutin using GC/MS in Origanum majorana and Arctostaphylos uva-ursi extracts. Phytochemical Analysis, 20, 416–420.

10. Lamien-Meda A., Schmiderer C., Lohwasser U., Börner, A., Franz C., Novak J. (2010). Variability of the essential oil composition in the sage collection of the Genebank Gatersleben: A new viridiflorol chemotype. Flavour and Fragrance Journal, 25, 75-82.

11. Lamien-Meda A., Lamien C.E., Compaoré M.M.Y., Meda R.N.T., Kiendrebeogo K., Boukaré Z., Millogo J.F., Nacoulma O.G. (2008). Polyphenol content and antioxidant activity of fourteen wild edible fruits from Burkina Faso. Molecules, 13, 581-594.

12. Lamien-Meda A., Zitterl K., Fuchs H., Franz C. (2008). Traceability of secondary metabolites in Eucalyptus and Fagus wood derived pulp and fiber. Natural Product Communications, 3, 2089-2093.

13. Meda, A., Lamien, C.E., Romito, M., Millogo, J. & Nacoulma O.G. (2005). Determination of total phenolic, flavonoid and proline contents in Burkina Fasan honey, as well as their scavenging activity. Food Chemistry, 91, 571-577.