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 evaluation & research projects, professional training programs, and the sharing and creation of resources on mosquitoes, ticks, and the diseases they carry in our region.

Training

Interested in Hosting an Intern?

NEVBD-TEC is seeking partners to host summer undergraduate interns in Summer 2025. Interns receive a stipend through NEVBD-TEC to work side-by-side with regional professionals in vector surveillance and control programs. Visit our summer internship program page to learn more, and click the link below to submit an interest form!

Complete the Interest Form!

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.

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.