Midwest Center for Diseases Spread by Insects and Ticks
CK22-005, The Midwest Center of Excellence for Vector-Borne Disease
This center brings together experts to better understand and prevent diseases spread by mosquitoes and ticks in the Midwest, especially as climate changes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Wisconsin-Madison NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Madison, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11121712 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Our region is seeing changes in climate, like warmer temperatures and extreme weather, which can affect how mosquitoes and ticks thrive and spread diseases. This center aims to connect scientists and public health officials across Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, and Iowa to improve our response to these health threats. We are working to find better ways to prevent people from being bitten by these insects and ticks. This includes looking at current control methods and creating new tools to keep you safe.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This center's work broadly benefits individuals living in the Midwest region who are at risk of vector-borne diseases.
Not a fit: Patients not residing in the specified Midwest states or those without risk of vector-borne diseases may not directly benefit from this regional initiative.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to more effective strategies for preventing diseases like Lyme disease and West Nile virus, protecting communities in the Midwest.
How similar studies have performed: While this specific center is a new collaborative effort, many individual research projects on vector control and disease prevention have shown success in the past.
Where this research is happening
Madison, United States
- University of Wisconsin-Madison — Madison, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Paskewitz, Susan M — University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Study coordinator: Paskewitz, Susan M
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 below.