High-resolution maps of dengue mosquitoes and where they live
Official title: High resolution species distribution models, and habitat use differences, ofdengue vectors
Funded at Trustees of Indiana University · NIH-11453702 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant aims to map where Aedes mosquitoes that spread dengue live and how they use their habitats, to help protect communities in the Americas and parts of the US.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Trustees of Indiana University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bloomington, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2026 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $79,250 |
| NIH project number | 1R03AI196483-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11453702 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
N/A for this grant as it is an ecological modeling study and not a patient-directed trial.
✕Less likely to help
No direct patient participation or benefit is involved in this non-human research.
What this research studies
Researchers will create detailed maps showing where Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus are found and how they interact with the environment in tropical landscapes like Costa Rica. They will use machine learning methods to turn surveillance data into distribution and habitat models that can guide vector-control decisions. The study focuses on translating pale data into practical maps for inspectors, managers, and decision-makers involved in dengue prevention. The work is designed to improve understanding of mosquito presence and habitats to better target control efforts.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the maps could help health agencies prioritize mosquito control and reduce dengue risk in affected areas.
How similar studies have gone: Previous similar uses of surveillance data and machine learning have produced useful distribution maps for other mosquito species, suggesting potential success here.
Where this research is happening
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Trustees of Indiana University
Bloomington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chaves, Luis Fernando — Trustees of Indiana University
- Study coordinator: Chaves, Luis Fernando
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.