NEVBD: Northeast Regional Center for Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases

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

Public Health Communication Seminar Series

Interested in being a more effective, strategic communicator? Attend this interactive, free online training series led by a public health and strategic communication expert! Seminars will be held every-other Wednesday from 12-1:30pm EST on March 24, April 7, April 21, May 5, 2021.

Applied Research

Vector-Borne Disease COE Seminar Series

The Regional Centers of Excellence for Vector-Borne Diseases invite you to attend 5-part seminar series hosted this spring! Seminars will be held the last Thursday of each month, highlighting applied research projects completed through our programs across the US. Full agenda is available on the registration page.

Citizen 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.

Download the App

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.