The Midwest Center of Excellence for Vector-Borne Disease had a great turn out at the annual Illinois Mosquito and Vector Control Association meeting. PIs, students and staff from across the Midwest traveled to Champaign, IL to connect and share their research. Students competed in a research presentation competition and attendees heard from researchers and professionals …
Dr. Xia Lee speaks with reporter, Keith Uhlig at the Green Bay Press- Gazette. Dr. Lee says tick and mosquito numbers look average for Wisconsin and reminds people to use repellents and do tick checks. Read the full story here https://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/story/life/be-wisconsin/2025/04/21/five-strategies-to-avoid-mosquito-and-tick-borne-disease-in-wisconsin/82998124007/
Reporter Zoe Hewitt from WLNS met with Dr. Jean Tsao and mannequin, Collin to discuss safe tick practices. Collin is used to help show people how to spot ticks and do a thorough tick check. Check out the full article and video here https://www.wlns.com/top-stories/tick-tuesday-tips-and-tricks-for-avoiding-ticks/
Reporter Justin Bradford from WILX met with Dr. Jean Tsao and research fellow, Lawton Prince to discuss safe tick practices. With summer coming up quickly it is important to be on the lookout for ticks and symptoms of illness if you are bitten. Check out the full article and video here https://www.wilx.com/2025/05/23/tick-season-what-you-should-know/
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced that funding for the Midwest Center of Excellence for Vector-borne Disease will be renewed for another 5 years. Drs. Susan Paskewitz (Entomology) and Lyric Bartholomay (Pathobiological Sciences) will co-direct the $10M Center. The MCE-VBD is a regional organization centered at UW Madison with partners in Minnesota, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, and …