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Dr. Chaker El Kalamouni is a Associate Professor at the University of La Réunion. Deputy director of PIMIT Lab. His work focuses on the discovery and characterization of bioactive compounds with antiviral activity, particularly against emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases.

Dr. El Kalamouni leads several research projects, including CAZIKANO, which focuses on the prevention and control of Zika virus outbreaks in West Africa, TretZerbaj, a multidisciplinary initiative aiming to valorize traditional medicinal plants with antiviral potential, and CYCLOPE, which investigates the role of Comptonellins in viral replication and host-pathogen interactions. He is also responsible for the Master’s program in Infectiology at the Faculty of Health, where he supervises PhD students and contributes to advanced training in antiviral research.

His scientific expertise extends to the characterization of MOA of antiviral agents, as well as the establishment of preclinical models to assess the efficacy of plant-derived compounds. He actively collaborates with research institutions and universities worldwide.

Dr. El Kalamouni has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and patents on natural antiviral compounds. In addition to his research, he serves as an Academic Editor for PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases.