Humanitarian Crisis Response

We are leading a number of translational research and patient care projects in context of Venezuela’s ongoing humanitarian crisis. Our main lines of research: 1. Natural history and pathogenesis of arboviral diseases (e.g. Dengue, Chikungunya, Zika, Mayaro, Oropouche and Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis), 2.The eco-epidemiology and phylogenetics of endemic trypanosomatid infections (Chagas and Leishmaniasis); 3.Novel therapeutic approaches to treat these endemic NTDs.     

Academia

We aim to implement strategies for building a strong scientific, intellectual and innovation culture. Our program includes besides formal classes and teaching, laboratory and group meetings –focused on different research areas-, science coffee breaks, journal clubs as well as seminars. We treasure building professional connections and fruitful collaborations with other research institutions both nationally and internationally. Students are the heart of our group and at the same time enhancers of our unique intellectual climate.

Published Articles

Our studies have been published in various indexed, high-impact, internationally recognized journals such as: Lancet Infectious Diseases, Acta Tropica, Clinical Infectious Diseases, Emerging Infectious Diseases, Genome Announcements, Journal of Neurovirology, Clinical and Experimental Dermatology among others.

Deworming Venezuela project

An MDA-WASH strategy to reduce parasite induced malnutrition and anemia in Venezuelan children.

Kissing Bug's operational Dashboard

#TraeTuChipo campaign, real-time monitoring platform

Scientific Boot Camp