Dr. Michel Boussinesq

Vice President

Dr. Michel Boussinesq, a parasitologist and researcher at the Research Institute for Development, has spent over 35 years working on diseases caused by filariae in Africa. His research focuses on eliminating onchocerciasis, known as “river blindness,” due to its severe ocular impacts. Vice President of the OPC since 2023, he applies his scientific expertise to develop innovative strategies to combat this disease, collaborating with local and international teams.