Biography Lyric Bartholomay is professor in the Department of Pathobiological Sciences in the School of Veterinary Medicine, and Director of the graduate program in Comparative Biomedical Sciences. She is a co-director of the Midwest Center of Excellence for Vector-Borne Disease with Prof. Susan Paskewitz, which was launched in 2016 and recently received 5 more years …
Biography As MCEVBD’s Center Coordinator, Cassie manages communications and administrative needs for the Center, fosters connection between Center partners, and tracks the Center’s progress in addressing vector-borne disease challenges. She graduated from the University of Tennessee with her degree in Microbiology and a minor in Public Health. Prior to joining MCEVBD, she worked as a …
Biography Susan Paskewitz is professor and past chair in the Department of Entomology. She co-directs the Midwest Center of Excellence for Vector-Borne Disease with Prof. Lyric Bartholomay, funded by a $10M grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Paskewitz is also the faculty Director of Undergraduate Programs in Global Health, encompassing 1100 undergraduates …