July 2019
Elodie Ekoka > Other Awards
Research grant for postgraduate students at Wits Medical school, University of the Witwatersrand
November 2019
Elodie Ekoka > Other Awards
Outstanding poster presentation (Gold medal) at PhD/postdoc level at the 2019 MBRT research day
April 2015
Elodie Ekoka > Other Awards
Awarded by the University of Pretoria to an international student who reached above 70% in her degree
April 2015
Elodie Ekoka > Other Awards
Awarded by the University of Pretoria to a student who reached at least 75% (cum laude) in her degree
April 2013
Elodie Ekoka > Other Awards
Awarded by the University of Pretoria to an international student who reached above 70% in her degree
April 2012
Elodie Ekoka > Other Awards
Awarded by the University of Pretoria to an international student who reached above 70% in her degree
October 2009
Elodie Ekoka > Other Awards
Membership invitation is sent annually to the top 10% students of the University of Pretoria
July 2020
Elodie Ekoka > Other Awards
PhD scholarship offered to exceptional students who have demonstrated an interest in finding solutions for the diseases affecting their communities and improve the communication between scientists and the communities they serve
October 2020
Elodie Ekoka > Other Awards
This award is given the SAMRC scholar who contributed the most (ideas, questions, tweets, etc.) to the 14th Early Career Scientist Convention
March 2021
Elodie Ekoka > Other Awards
PhD scholarship offered to exceptional students who have demonstrated an interest in finding solutions for the diseases affecting their communities and improve the communication between scientists and the communities they serve
March 2021
Elodie Ekoka > Other Awards
Research grant for postgraduate students given by the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand
March 2011
Elodie Ekoka > Other Awards
Bursary given by the University of Pretoria to students who have achieved at least 70% in their previous degree (in this case BSc Human Genetics).
March 2012
Elodie Ekoka > Other Awards
Bursary given by the University of Pretoria to students who have achieved at least 70% in their previous degree (in this case BScHons Genetics).
March 2015
Elodie Ekoka > Other Awards
Bursary given by the University of Pretoria to students who have achieved at least 70% in their previous degree (in this case MSc Genetics).
Full Member
Ms. Elodie Ekoka
Membership since:
2020
Field of activity:
Awards
Other Memberships/Affiliations
National Institute for Communicable Diseases
South African Women in Science and Engineering
South African Clinician Scientists Society
American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene (ASTMH)
Degrees:
2015
Master
Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology
2010
Undergraduate
Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology
2022
Doctorate
Medical and Health Sciences incl Neurosciences
Publications resulting from Research
Ekoka E, Maharaj S, Nardini L, Dahan-Moss Y, Koekemoer LL. 20-Hydroxyecdysone (20E) signaling as a promising target for the chemical control of malaria vectors. Parasites & Vectors. 2021;14(1):86.
Molecular Biosciences Research Thrust (MBRT) research day
2025
Wits Medical School, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Hormonal regulation of the microbiome in Anopheles arabiensis
68th ASTMH annual meeting
2025
Gaylord National Resort and Convention centre, National Harbor, MD, USA
Ecdysone signaling regulates vitellogenesis and the microbiome in Anopheles arabiensis mosquitoes
The Future of Malaria Research annual symposium
2025
John Hopkins University Montgomery County Campus, Maryland, USA
The role of ecdysone receptor in the vitellogenesis of Anopheles arabiensis mosquitoes
04th Southern Africa Malaria Research Conference
2025
National Institute for Communicable Diseases, Johannesburg, South Africa
Cloning and in silico characterization of the Ecdysone Receptor in Anopheles arabiensis adult female mosquitoes
Biennial Research Day & Postgraduate Expo
2025
Wits Medical School, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Cloning and in silico characterization of the Ecdysone Receptor in Anopheles arabiensis adult female mosquitoes
14th Early Career Scientists Convention
2025
South Africa, Virtual conference
The role of 20E signaling in Anopheles arabiensis fecundity and immunity
Inaugural South African Clinician Scientists conference
2025
South Africa, Virtual conference
20E signaling as a promising target for the chemical control of South African malaria vectors
1st Women in Malaria conference
2025
International, Virtual conference
Ingested antibiotics do not influence how the ecdysone receptor (EcR) regulates Anopheles arabiensis reproductive output
Becoming a resilient scientist
2025
Virtual, organised by Yale University, USA
What great leaders do
2025
Virtual, organised by Stanford University, USA
Developing a portfolio of leadership skills and qualities
2025
Virtual, organised by the Women In Malaria community