Dr. Natacha Protopopoff

Dr. Natacha Protopopoff has recently joined Swiss TPH as a Project Leader. She is a public health entomologist with over 20 years of experience leading innovative research and managing large-scale vector control projects. Her research focuses on implementing and evaluating malaria control interventions, including the next generation of long-lasting insecticidal nets. Her expertise spans vector control product development, epidemiology, and translating research into policy in Tanzania, Benin, and Côte d’Ivoire.

A key focus of Dr. Protopopoff’s current work is testing new vector control tools in emergency situations and exploring strategies to address gaps in malaria intervention coverage, including for primary and secondary school-aged children. These efforts aim to enhance protection for populations often underserved by current malaria control measures.

Her previous employment includes positions at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Malaria Consortium, the Institute of Tropical Medicine in Antwerp, and Médecins Sans Frontières.