Dr Tom McLean
Tom is responsible for ensuring that the new tools emerging from the IVCC portfolio, and other essential vector control tools, are available, affordable, acceptable and adopted by the populations of…
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Resources
Explore IVCC’s library of reports, technical documents, and research findings.
External Scientific Advisory Committee (ESAC)
The External Scientific Advisory Committee (ESAC) provides expert specialist technical assessments of IVCC’s portfolio of products, including project selection, transition and termination. They provide advice to the IVCC management team…
Screening chemistry
Although primarily focused on malaria, IVCC recognises that new tools and products are likely to be effective against a wide range of other vector-borne diseases.
Product development
IVCC supports and undertakes world-class leading research and development to improve and extend the range of vector control tools to address the threat posed by insecticide resistance.
Outdoor biting control
Our new strategy acknowledges the importance of addressing emerging challenges, such as changes in mosquito biting behaviour. Our goal is to advance innovative technologies to address outdoor transmission.
Insecticide treated nets (ITNs)
IVCC develops new insecticides and net technologies for ITNs, including repurposed agricultural insecticides and novel active ingredients, to improve the quality and performance of ITNs, reduce malaria transmission, and enhance mosquito control efforts.
Zika Grand Challenge Projects
Supported by IVCC through scientific advice, laboratory support and rigorous field trials, SumiShield® 50WG, developed by Sumitomo Chemical, offers a new Mode of Action (MOA) Active Ingredient (AI) for vector control.
Steve Smith
Steve graduated from the University of Cambridge with a degree in engineering science. He qualified as a Chartered Engineer and worked for Unilever for 17years in a variety of technical,…