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Yale Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases (VB&ZD) Network

Mission Statement

The Yale Vector-borne and Zoonotic Diseases (VB&ZD) Network brings together diverse faculty members involved in basic and translational research and public health practice to advance collaborative and interdisciplinary research to prevent the emergence and manage the control of these infections. The network welcomes new faculty members from across Yale and participation from individuals at any stage in their training and career. If interested in learning more about this Network, please contact Dr. Serap Aksoy, Dr. Brian Weiss, or Dr. Chantal Vogels, Yale VB&ZD Network Leads.

Faculty Network Spotlight

Vector-borne and zoonotic diseases (VB&ZDs) include some of the most devastating infectious diseases in modern history, including malaria, dengue fever, yellow fever, Zika fever, East coast fever, and African trypanosomiasis. The Yale VB&ZD Network brings together diverse faculty members on our campus to advance collaborative and interdisciplinary research under the YIGH Faculty Network Program.