Improving surveillance and control of mosquito-borne diseases in Puerto Rico
Official title: PUERTO RICO ENHANCED SURVEILLANCE AND CONTROL OF ARBOVIRUSES (PRESCA) PROGRAM
Funded at Ponce School of Medicine · NIH-10840254 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking for ways to better track and control diseases like dengue, chikungunya, and Zika in Puerto Rico, so we can improve prevention methods and help keep everyone healthier during outbreaks.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ponce School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ponce, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2020 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $3,000,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U01CK000580-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10840254 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals living in Puerto Rico who are at risk of contracting arboviral diseases.
✕Less likely to help
Patients living outside of Puerto Rico or those who are not at risk for arboviral infections may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the surveillance and control of arboviral diseases such as dengue, chikungunya, and Zika in Puerto Rico. The team will implement clinic- and community-based surveillance systems to evaluate the effectiveness of prevention methods, including new vaccines and vector control strategies. By addressing gaps in diagnosis and clinical management, the research aims to reduce the incidence of these infections and improve public health responses to outbreaks.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better prevention and management of mosquito-borne diseases, ultimately reducing illness and improving health outcomes for affected populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in enhancing disease surveillance and control strategies for arboviral diseases, indicating that this approach has potential for impactful outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Ponce School of Medicine
Ponce, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rivera-Amill, Vanessa — Ponce School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Rivera-Amill, Vanessa
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.