One Health Chagas Disease International Conference 2027 Advancing One Health approaches to improve Chagas disease outcomes
Located in Orlando, Florida, this two-day program is designed to encourage meaningful discussion of how to break down siloed approaches to Chagas control, identify shared priorities, establish measurable goals and create a coordinated path forward for improving Chagas disease outcomes in the United States, Latin America and other affected communities using a One Health approach.
April 1-2, 2027
One Health Chagas Disease International Conference 2027
Chagas disease is the epitome of a One Health scenario: the health of humans and their animals are intrinsically linked by a shared vector moving through a shared environment. Chagas disease diagnosis, treatment and control, however, traditionally apply siloed approaches to combat the disease. In this conference, we aim to bring together an interdisciplinary group of Chagas disease experts to investigate how we can improve outcomes by applying a One Health approach to Chagas disease prevention, control, diagnosis and treatment.
Chagas disease is a disease of the Americas. It’s caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, which is transmitted by the triatomine, or “kissing bug.” The World Health Organization estimates that up to 8 million people worldwide are affected by this disease, most without knowing it. It is more important than ever to allocate resources for research, screening and treatment for this quiet and dangerous neglected tropical disease.
Join us, April 1-2, 2027 in Orlando, Florida
Free for attendees!
- Most sessions will run congruently and with 4-5 speakers speaking on a diversity of topics related to the session.
- We are expecting over 50 experts in the field of Chagas to speak at the conference!
- The conference will open with a keynote address and the presentation of the “Lifetime Achievement in Chagas Disease Leadership Award.”
- Conference attendance will be capped at 300 attendees.
Meet the Conference chair
College of Medicine, University of Florida
Norman L. Beatty, M.D., M.S., FACP, FIDSA
Norman L. Beatty, M.D., is an associate professor of medicine at the UF Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases and Global Medicine, as well as a prominent member of the UF Emerging Pathogens Institute. Beatty has been studying kissing bugs, the insect vector responsible for transmitting the parasite that causes Chagas disease, in humans and other mammals since 2015. He is currently researching the prevalence of Chagas disease in Florida and across the United States. Beatty has a clinic dedicated to Chagas disease, which offers advanced testing and management.
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Learn more about Chagas Disease
Articles
EPI Research Feature
New study suggests Florida Chagas disease transmission
A new study by UF Emerging Pathogens Institute members suggests Florida has all the ingredients for local Chagas disease transmission, a latent but life-threatening disease that can cause organ failure.
Journal Publication
Chagas disease in the United States: a call for increased investment and collaborative research
In this viewpoint published in “The Lancet Regional Health – Americas,” the authors discuss the need for focused research and public health initiatives for Chagas disease, with United States research institutions playing a crucial role in developing new treatments and identifying biomarkers.
Journal Publication
Consensus framework for developing a target product profile of real-time PCR in Chagas disease therapeutic monitoring
Chagas disease remains hard to diagnose and treat. The Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative convened experts to build consensus on using qPCR in clinical trials to support new drug development and regulatory approval.
Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Canine Chagas Collaborative
The Canine Chagas Collaborative is a multidisciplinary, translational research program using a One Health approach to detect, treat and manage infections caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi in dogs. In Texas and across the southern United States, dogs that spend time outdoors, live in rural areas, or live in kennels with many other dogs are at the highest risk of becoming infected.
University of Delaware
Infectious Disease Ecology Across Scales Lab
We use insect vectors as windows into the interconnected worlds of ecology, disease, equity and health. Our work bridges ecology, entomology and public health through a One Health lens, combining field research, emerging technologies and community collaboration to fill critical gaps in how vector-borne diseases are understood and managed.
Boston University and Boston Medical Center
Chagas Disease Working Group
Under the dark shroud of nighttime, they drink the blood of sleeping, unsuspecting humans. No, not vampires — kissing bugs. These insects, infamous for carrying the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, leave bites on their victims’ faces and necks. Though painless, these bites create an opening for a nasty infection.
