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Results for: Pandemic Prediction and Prevention
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‘Curious Conversations’ podcast: Luis E. Escobar talks about the New World screwworm , articleLuis E. Escobar joined Virginia Tech’s “Curious Conversations” to talk about the New World screwworm, a fly whose larvae can infest living animals and humans, causing severe wounds. He shared the pest’s biology, its past eradication in the United States, and current research into its spread and potential changes.
Date: Oct 12, 2026 - -
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Disease ecologist on the emergence of the new world screwworm and how to stop it , articleAs a new parasite with flesh-eating larvae threatens the nation's livestock industry, a team of Virginia Tech researchers will be on the frontlines of defense.
Date: Oct 05, 2026 - -
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Class of 2026: Lauren Tucker builds bridges between science and the public , articleTucker's research translates public health research into accessible information that supports healthier communities.
Date: May 04, 2026 - -
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National Dialogue on ethics in pandemic science brought researchers and community together , articleThere are plans to hold biennial National Dialogue events in community spaces, such as libraries and nonprofit centers.
Date: Feb 20, 2025 - -
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International collaborative research and engagement thrive at the Steger Center , articleThis summer, the university’s European academic center in Switzerland hosted more than 80 faculty members and international collaborators for three major workshops on pandemic science, cryptography, and architecture.
Date: Sep 05, 2024 - -
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Building a COMPASS to navigate future pandemics , articleAn $18 million grant announced by the National Science Foundation (NSF) will bring together five universities and more than 20 researchers, academics, and public health experts to establish the Virginia Tech-led Center for Community Empowering Pandemic Prediction and Prevention from Atoms to Societies (COMPASS).
Date: Aug 22, 2024 - -
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Invasive species, pandemic prevention research presented to Board of Visitors committee , articleThe Academic, Research, and Student Affairs Committee heard a presentation on two transdisciplinary research projects.
Date: Apr 11, 2024 - -
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Going viral: New models show how human behavior influences pandemic trends , articleResearch published in the Health Affairs journal found including human behavior in pandemic modeling is a pivotal factor in predicting outcomes, revealing that cultural factors can drastically shape COVID-19's impact and mortality rates.
Date: Feb 05, 2024 -