CDC Midwest Center of Excellence in Vector-Borne Disease
This project addresses the problem of endemic and emerging vector borne (mosquito and tick borne) diseases in the upper midwest. Research addresses the dynamics of emergence and spread of such diseases (West Nile viral encephalitis, eastern equine encephalitis, Lyme disease, as some examples), how to engineer and implement surveillance to inform risk, and how to design and implement strategies to mitigate risk such as vector control. Audiences include staff of state and county public health programs and publically funded vector control programs. Although covid pandemic has interfered with certain direct interactions, this project has engaged groups in direct teaching, field and laboratory experiences, certifications, and attempts to build and sustain a cadre of experts working mainly for public institutions.
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Project Contact:
- Edward Walker
- Microbiology and Molecular Genetics
- College of Natural Science
- walker@msu.edu
Partners
- Loyola University of Chicago
- Metropolitan Mosquito Control Program (Twin Cities)
- Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
- University of Illinois
- University of Wisconsin
- This is a multi-state and multi-agency, CDC funded partnership involving states of the Great Lakes region. University of Wisconsin is the primary recipient of the support funds, and Michigan State University is a subcontractor. Other partners are University of Illinois, Iowa State University, Loyola University of Chicago, the Metropolitan Mosquito Control Program (Twin Cities), the mosquito control programs based in Michigan (Saginaw, Bay, Midland, Tuscola counties, and 17 townships), the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and each of the county/district health departments as representatives from all have attended workshops in person or virtually.
Report of calendar year 2020 activity.