Vector-borne diseases and zoonoses

Research Research programs Vector-borne diseases and zoonoses

Our purpose

We aim to provide analytical and modelling approaches to parametrize pathogen-vector interactions and simulate intervention impact.

Goals

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Goals

Vector behaviour and vector-pathogen interactions.
Host immune responses, pathogenesis and treatment.
Analytical and modelling approaches to parametrize pathogen-vector interactions and simulate intervention impact.
Surveillance and epidemic preparedness.

Research groups contributing to this research program

Experimental medical parasitology

Benjamin Mordmüller's research group discusses, develops and uses human challenge models to investigate infection, pathophysiology and transmission of infectious agents with the aim to improve medical interventions.

Spokesperson(s) for this research program

Spokesperson

prof. dr. Teun Bousema

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