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About
Pei Ma is a leading researcher in the field of vector-borne disease control, specializing in the use of *Wolbachia*-mediated sterility and the sterile insect technique (SIT) to combat dengue. Her major contributions center on real-world evaluations of releasing *wAlbB*-infected male *Aedes aegypti* mosquitoes to suppress wild mosquito populations and reduce dengue incidence. In a pivotal 2024 synthetic control study (80 citations), Ma demonstrated the efficacy of this approach in Singapore, showing significant reductions in dengue cases. A companion study (46 citations) further validated the effectiveness of combining incompatible insect technique (IIT) with SIT to suppress adult mosquito abundance. Her work provides critical evidence for scaling up these novel biocontrol strategies, addressing a global need for effective vector control amid limited vaccines and therapeutics. Ma’s rigorous methodological designs, including emulated target trials, have set new standards for evaluating public health interventions. Her research directly informs policy and operational decisions in dengue-endemic regions, marking her as a key figure in the fight against mosquito-borne diseases.
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