About us

About VBDModNet

We are a team of scientists, lecturers and professors from universities and research institutions in Africa, Europe and the USA. We work together to help, mostly, PhD students and postdoctoral fellows interested in modelling vector-borne diseases — from basic ideas to model implementation and publication.

Mission

To provide a platform for scientists interested in vector-borne diseases to deliver research output towards control and prevention of vector-borne diseases through collaboration and partnerships.

Vision

Excellence in research on modelling vector-borne diseases towards policy implication on control and prevention.

Vision and mission

Our focus diseases and why modelling them matters for East Africa and beyond.

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Team

The founder and co-founders of the network. Scientists who share our goals are welcome to join.

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Funding and support

The network runs on volunteering. Find out how to support young scientists through VBDModNet.

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