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Research Areas Overview

Vector-borne Diseases

Members

David R Allred
Department: Department of Infectious Diseases & Immunology

David R Allred

Professor Emeritus
Phone: (352) 294-4126
Jeffrey R Bloomquist
Department: AG-ENTOMOLOGY AND NEMATOLOGY

Jeffrey R Bloomquist

Phone: (352) 273-9417
Rhoel Dinglasan
Department: Department of Infectious Diseases & Immunology

Rhoel Dinglasan

Professor
Phone: (352) 294-8448
Luis Lopes da Fonseca
Department: MD-PULMONARY SYSTEMS MEDICINE

Luis Lopes da Fonseca Ph.D.

Research Assistant Professor
Gregory E Glass
Department: LS-GEOGRAPHY

Gregory E Glass

Faculty candidate
Phone: (352) 392-0494
Cynthia C Lord
Department: AG-FMEL-VERO BEACH

Cynthia C Lord

ASO PROFESSOR
Phone: (772) 226-6628
Sadie J Ryan
Department: LS-GEOGRAPHY

Sadie J Ryan

Professor of Medical Geography
Phone: (352) 294-7513
Daniel R Swale
Department: AG-ENTOMOLOGY AND NEMATOLOGY

Daniel R Swale

Associate Professor; EPI Associate Director for Training and Special Projects
Phone: (352) 273-9149

Research News

Citrus greening disease in Florida: What to know 

Citrus greening, a destructive plant disease that affects the health of citrus trees, is devastating the Floridian citrus industry. Researchers and growers race to fine a cure to this vector-spread…

Photo of a single, green, lopsided citrus fruit on a tree branch. In the background are other blurred trees with varying orange and green fruits. AT the bottom of the image reads "Citrus Greening Disease" in black text.

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.

Close-up of a six-legged insect on a live oak tree. The insect, a kissing bug, has an oblong body with a red and black striped pattern along its back. Its wings are folded neatly on its back.
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