Manar Ben mekken

Passionate Master's student in Parasitology with strong interest in parasitic diseases, vector-borne diseases, medical entomology, biological control methods, medicinal plants, and laboratory research related to parasites and disease vectors.

Research Assistant at Laboratory of Parasitology and Vector Biology, University of Larbi Ben M'hidi (2025-01 – Present)

• Conducting research in parasitology, focusing on parasite diversity across different hosts including insects, humans, and aquatic organisms.
• Study of vector-borne diseases, particularly mosquito (Culicidae) vectors and their role in parasite transmission.
• Identification of mosquito species using morphological taxonomic keys under laboratory conditions.
• Evaluation of medicinal and aromatic plant extracts as potential biological control agents against mosquito vectors.
• Preparation of aqueous plant extracts and assessment of their larvicidal and repellent effects.
• Performance of parasitological examination of fecal samples for detection of intestinal parasites.
• Exposure to parasites in fish and honey bees and study of host–parasite interactions.
• Application of standard parasitological and microscopic techniques for sample analysis.
• Statistical analysis and data visualization using R software.
• Contribution to experimental design, data interpretation, and scientific writing.

Internship Trainee at Abbas Laghrour Hospital

• Completed a laboratory internship in the medical analysis laboratory.
• Gained practical experience in sample handling, laboratory procedures, and clinical analyses.
• Developed knowledge in biosafety practices and laboratory workflow organization.

Master's Degree in Parasitology – University of Larbi Ben M'hidi (2024 – 2026)

Bachelor's Degree in Parasitology – University of Larbi Ben M'hidi (2024)