Vector microbiology - IM
The Vector microbiology area focuses on evaluating and managing the potential emergence of outbreaks and epidemics caused by pathogens transmitted by various blood-feeding arthropods. Our research focuses on understanding how different parameters, such as environmental and climatic changes, genetic mutations, and population diversity, can impact the adaptation of pathogens to local populations of hematophagous arthropods (mosquitoes, biting midges, ticks, sandflies).
Additionally, we are dedicated to the development and implementation of new diagnostic and research techniques for identifying new pathogens and potential vectors. These techniques are applied to detect the presence of vector-borne pathogens in our region.
Additionally, we are dedicated to the development and implementation of new diagnostic and research techniques for identifying new pathogens and potential vectors. These techniques are applied to detect the presence of vector-borne pathogens in our region.
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Pathogen investigation
We analyze the presence of pathogens transmitted by arthropod vectors within the territory.
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Innovative scientific approaches
We explore new scientific approaches to prevent the spread of vector-borne diseases and assess the risk of emerging pathogens with unknown phenotypic characteristics. Our work has a direct impact on public and animal health.
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Study of pathogen transmission by arthropods
We study the interactions between pathogens and blood-sucking arthropods (mosquitoes, ticks, and Culicoides), as well as the various factors influencing their transmission (e.g., environmental and climatic changes, population genetics, genetic mutations, and the natural microbiota of vectors).
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Projects and training for public health
We actively engage in national and international projects, offering training programs and capacity-building initiatives worldwide. Our aim is to share knowledge and improve public health outcomes.