Training
2023 Vector Biology Boot Camp
Applications for the 2023 Vector Biology Boot Camp are now open! Apply by January 30, 2023 for consideration!
We monitor and address vector-borne disease issues in Northeast communities.
The Northeast Regional Center for Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases network of researchers, public health experts, and vector-borne disease professionals collaborate on applied research projects, professional training programs, and the sharing and creation of resources on mosquitoes, ticks, and the diseases they carry in our region.
Training Offerings
We offer diverse training opportunities to support professional development in the current vector-borne disease workforce and prepare the next generation of public health entomologists.
MS in Entomology
Graduate-level training in vector biology and public health.
Vector Biology Boot Camp
Hands-on professional training in vector surveillance and control.
Online Programs
Educational webinars on a variety of vector-borne disease topics.
Community
Registration Open for the 2023 Annual Meeting!
Registration is now open for the 2023 NEVBD Annual Meeting! This event will be held April 21, 2023, from 8am-5pm ET. Access venue and agenda details on our annual meeting page.
Community
Pesticide Resistance Regional Maps
We are excited to share new interactive maps tracking results of our pesticide resistance monitoring program since 2019!
Community of Practice
NEVBD e-Newsletter
NEVBD supports a bi-weekly newsletter - NEVBD Announcements - where we share updates on our program activities, applied research results, current vector-borne disease news, and job and training opportunities.
Community Science
The TickApp
The TickApp is a smartphone app for people living in high-risk areas for Lyme disease, supported through our partners at Columbia University and the Midwest Center of Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases. Check out this app and learn more about how you can participate in our tick exposure behavioral study! Program now able to collaborate with local health agencies on passive surveillance.
Community Resources
Northeast Mosquito & Ticks Resources
NEVBD represents the Northeast region of the US. We invite our professional public health and vector control partners to learn more about our regional network programming and community of practice by visiting the Resources page. Visit the pages below to access public health information on mosquitoes and ticks in our area.
