Author: Leah Johnson

Funded Research Exchanges

Posted on by Leah Johnson

We are pleased to announce funding for research exchanges for those working on behavioral and ecological aspects of vector borne diseases. The aim of these awards is to allow VectorBiTE network members the opportunity to spend time working intensively away from their home institutions, within a group with complementary expertise, to pursue VBiTE related research. 

In the spirit of the RCN, example exchanges could include learning about a different vector system, exchange between a theoretically and empirically based group, or a gathering of researchers to identify data standards or consolidate data for use. Exchanges must be completed before December 15, 2022. 

To apply please send your CV, Letter of support from host, a <2000 word description of the research, requirement for exchange (why can’t you do this virtually?), timeline and specific activities associated with the exchange, and a budget. 

The total budget should be no more than $5,000 USD and can cover economy travel, lodging, and subsistence. Due to the nature of the funding we can only support travel for US-based persons (of any nationality), usually to travel within the United States, although in some cases we may be able to fund limited international travel. 

Please send application materials to vectorbitercn@gmail.com. Applications for funding are rolling and will be reviewed as they come in. The last review will take place in November 2022, if funds are still available. Note that the total number of awards will be based on funding availability and demand, so we recommend applying early.

Board Meeting and Updated Operating Principles and Procedures

Posted on by Leah Johnson

The VectorBiTE Network Steering Committee and Advisory Board had it’s first meeting from 3-4 August 2022. During the meeting we began formulating long term plans for the Network and updated our OPP document. We are posting the OPP and soliciting feedback before the next meeting of the Steering Committee, scheduled for mid-September. If you have comments or feedback on the OPP document, please submit those through the VectorBiTE gmail account OR e-mail one of the steering committee members (see below).

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Current Steering Committee

  • Leah Johnson (Chair)
  • Lauren Cator (Chair Elect)
  • Nicole Gottdenker
  • Peter Hudson
  • Cynthia Lord
  • Samraat Pawar
  • Catherine Lippi (trainee representative)

Current Advisory Board

  • Mike Boots
  • Shannon LaDeau
  • Sunny Power
  • Sadie Ryan
  • Sam Rund
  • Matt Thomas

Applications for the VectorBiTE 2017 Open Session

Posted on by Leah Johnson

We are now accepting applications for an Open Session of VectorBiTE 2017.

The Open Session is available for any RCN members who would like to participate, regardless of participation in the rest of the meeting. The Open Session will take place on:

Thursday 27 July 2017 from 8:45am to noon
in the Moore Auditorium at the Royal Holloway University. 

In person attendance to the session is capped (due to maximum occupancy of the room) so we will allocate places in the order requests are received.

We also intend to allow remote participation in the open session. If that would be your preference, please indicate this under the “special requests” section of the application.