Hervé Clavier is a CNRS Researcher affiliated with Aix-Marseille Université, working within the Organic Molecular Chemistry (OMC) Team. His primary academic rank is Researcher, and he is actively engaged in teaching practical work in organic chemistry at the IUT of Marseille. His research focuses on Chirality Organic Synthesis Coordination Chemistry Design and synthesis of chiral ligands (phosphorus ligands and N-heterocyclic carbenes) Enantioselective catalysis by transition metals Preparation of original metal complexes . The 15 most recent publications span microbiology, epidemiology, and infectious disease management, covering topics such as gut microbiome dynamics, viral detection methods, nosocomial infection control, and antimicrobial resistance patterns. These works reflect interdisciplinary collaborations, particularly in public health and clinical research. Hervé Clavier's email is herve.clavier@univ-amu.fr .
Flaminia Catteruccia is the Irene Heinz Given Professor of Immunology and Infectious Diseases at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Her research focuses on malaria vector biology, mosquito reproductive physiology, and Plasmodium-mosquito interactions. She leads translational efforts to develop gene drive systems, Wolbachia endosymbionts, and life-shortening compounds for malaria control. Education: Ph.D. in Molecular Entomology, Imperial College London (1999) Her lab investigates molecular mechanisms of mosquito fertility, hormonal signaling pathways (e.g., 20-hydroxyecdysone), and physiological factors enabling Plasmodium development. Fieldwork collaborations in Malawi and Kenya enhance understanding of natural vector-parasite dynamics. Recent publications highlight CRISPR-based sterilization, gene drive docking sites, and metabolic interactions between mosquitoes and pathogens. Awards include the Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator title, Faculty Scholar Award, and the ‘Most Powerful Women’ award. Grants: Multiple NIH R01 awards (2015-2028) for malaria vector research The lab collaborates with Kamuzu University Malawi, ICIPE Kenya, and Harvard Chan School teams to combat insecticide resistance and develop innovative malaria control tools.
Dr. Hannah Rose Vineer is a Lecturer at the University of Liverpool's School of Veterinary Science within the Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences (IVES). Her research focuses on the impacts of global change on parasite, vector, and disease dynamics, utilizing machine learning and mathematical modeling approaches to inform sustainable veterinary and conservation practices. Dr. Vineer's research interests span several critical areas in veterinary parasitology and disease ecology. She investigates how climate change affects tick behavior and distribution, develops non-chemical approaches for parasite control in livestock, and creates mathematical models to predict disease transmission patterns. Her work bridges theoretical ecology with practical applications for sustainable farming and wildlife conservation. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on tick-borne diseases, gastrointestinal nematode control, and the development of computational models for disease prediction. Her research combines field data with advanced analytical techniques to address pressing challenges in veterinary medicine under changing environmental conditions. Dr. Vineer has secured multiple research grants from major UK funding bodies including BBSRC, Defra-UKRI, and NERC, demonstrating the significance and impact of her work. Her current projects address critical issues such as sustainable parasite control in sheep and cattle, tick-borne disease risk mapping, and the development of decision support tools for veterinary practice. As an educator, Dr. Vineer plays a significant role in the BVSc Veterinary Science program, serving as Subject lead for Infectious Disease and teaching specialized topics in ectoparasitology. She supervises multiple PhD students working on projects that align with her research interests in disease ecology and sustainable veterinary practices.
Adriano Vatta serves as Associate Professor of Parasitology in the Department of Pathobiological Sciences at Louisiana State University's School of Veterinary Medicine. His work integrates clinical parasitology, anthelmintic resistance research, and veterinary education across livestock and companion animal systems. Dr. Vatta's educational background includes: PhD, University of KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa), 2008 MSc, University of Pretoria (South Africa), 2001 BVSc (DVM equivalent), University of Pretoria (South Africa), 1998 His research program tackles anthelmintic resistance in gastrointestinal nematodes through laboratory validation and on-farm implementation for small ruminants, cattle, and horses. Concurrently, he investigates novel parasiticide formulations for companion animals, particularly cats, addressing tick, flea, and internal parasite control. This dual focus bridges agricultural sustainability with clinical veterinary practice. Recent publications (2019-2024) reveal strong emphasis on selamectin-sarolaner combination efficacy against ectoparasites and endoparasites in cats, alongside innovative approaches to reverse anthelmintic resistance in sheep through worm replacement and genetic monitoring. His work spans clinical trials, epidemiological studies, and translational field applications. Dr. Vatta's teaching excellence has been recognized through: Zoetis Distinguished Veterinary Teacher Award (2023) LSU Vet Med Year II Faculty Teaching Award (2023) He mentors veterinary and graduate students through active USDA-funded projects including NAHMS Sheep surveillance (2024), fungal-based worm control (SARE 2022-2024), and anthelmintic resistance reversal (USDA Capacity Building 2021-2024). These collaborations with agricultural producers and pharmaceutical partners provide students with real-world research experience in parasite management. While his laboratory lacks a formal name, Dr. Vatta's team operates across LSU's veterinary hospital, research farms, and field sites, conducting both controlled efficacy studies and on-farm parasite management evaluations. This integrated approach connects diagnostic parasitology with practical agricultural solutions.
Johan Henriksson is Associate Professor at Umeå University, Sweden, where he leads the Johan Henriksson Group within the Department of Molecular Biology and the Laboratory for Molecular Infection Medicine Sweden (MIMS), a node of the Nordic EMBL Partnership for Molecular Medicine. He is also affiliated with UCMR (Umeå Centre for Microbial Research) and IceLab (Integrated Science Lab), emphasising cross-disciplinary collaboration. Research in a nutshell. Henriksson’s team explores how T cells function in health and disease, with a special emphasis on cancer and CAR T-cell immunotherapy. By integrating single-cell multi-omics, pooled CRISPR screens, synthetic biology, and machine learning, the group maps gene-regulatory networks that control T-cell identity and anti-tumour activity. They develop wet-lab protocols (e.g., molecular inversion probes for unbiased quantification) and open-source computational tools—including the Nando framework for gene-expression prediction and high-performance pipelines written in Rust—to extract robust biological knowledge from very large datasets. Major research directions. Discovery of a novel JUNB + CD4 T-cell state linked to memory formation, circadian rhythm, and CAR T-cell exhaustion. Single-cell telomere measurements for early cancer detection, particularly pancreatic cancer. Pooled CRISPR screening in primary human T cells and in Plasmodium falciparum to uncover essential regulators. Extension of single-cell technologies to microbial systems in collaboration with Laura Carroll, Kemal Avican, and Linas Mažutis. Development of the Bascet/Zorn pipeline for reference-free comparative genomics across mixed microbial communities. Advocacy and engineering of the Rust programming language for safe, high-performance bioinformatics. Collaborative network. Henriksson actively collaborates with experts who contribute complementary biological insight: Isabelle Magalhães (CAR T-cell therapy), Nicole Boucheron (T cells in allergic asthma), Mattias Forsell (B-cell responses), Anna Överby (tick-borne encephalitis), Annasara Lenman (SARS-CoV-2), Tommy Löfstedt (machine-learning latent-space models), Ellen Bushell ( Plasmodium gene essentiality), and many others. Training & mentorship. The group currently hosts PhD students (e.g., Ionut Sebastian Mihai) and welcomes additional students and postdocs interested in combining wet-lab immunology with computational innovation, especially those eager to adopt Rust for large-scale data analysis.
Anna-Sofie Stensgaard is an Associate Professor in the Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. Her research focuses on understanding vector-borne disease distributions and dynamics in a changing climate, with particular emphasis on the intersection between environmental change and disease ecology. As a vector and disease ecologist, Dr. Stensgaard's research aims at unraveling local to global scale drivers of vector-borne disease distributions and dynamics. Her work focuses on quantifying the effect of climate change versus other environmental drivers to make the best possible predictions about future disease spread and trends. Her research group employs a multidisciplinary approach combining field-collected and lab-based experimentally derived data with statistical and mathematical modeling to understand how anthropogenic changes such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and habitat disruption influence the distribution, dynamics and interactions between vectors, pathogens, hosts and reservoir species. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on climate change impacts on parasitic and vector-borne diseases, with particular attention to schistosomiasis, trematode infections, dengue fever, and Fasciola species. She has increasingly incorporated environmental DNA techniques into parasitology research and has developed modeling approaches for disease prediction and early warning systems. Her work spans multiple continents with significant research activities in Africa, Europe, and Denmark. Dr. Stensgaard leads the EU Horizon 2020 project PREPARE4VBD (www.prepare4vbd.eu) and maintains an active research group called 'Parasites, Vectors and the Environment.' She has published 49 research outputs and contributed to 6 media engagements, demonstrating her commitment to both academic research and public science communication. Her work on climate-driven 'species-on-the-move' has been particularly impactful for public engagement with climate change issues. Her research addresses mosquito-, tick-, and snail-borne diseases such as Rift Valley fever, West Nile virus, TBE, and fascioliasis, with applications for improving model-based predictions and enhancing preparedness for emerging vector-borne and parasitic diseases of humans and animals. She advocates for integrating climate change education into both medical and veterinary curricula, reflecting her commitment to the One Health approach that connects human, animal, and environmental health.
René Bødker is a Senior Researcher in the Vector Group within the Section of Animal Welfare and Disease Control at the Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. With over 30 years of experience, he specializes in monitoring and quantifying vector-borne disease transmission across Africa and Europe, and currently heads the Danish national vector surveillance program. Dr. Bødker's research focuses on quantifying and predicting transmission potential in time and space using robust mechanistic transmission models driven by detailed environmental and meteorological data. His work attempts to mimic biological processes step by step through modular approaches including: 'Biting daily rate' calculations 'Vector survival rate' estimations 'Virus development time in the vector' measurements His recent publication trends show a strong focus on vector-borne diseases in Northern Europe, particularly tick-borne encephalitis, West Nile virus, and African Swine Fever. His work integrates field surveillance data with sophisticated modeling approaches to address critical questions about disease transmission dynamics and risk assessment in changing climatic conditions. Dr. Bødker leads the Vector Group, which operates sentinel monitoring sites for ticks, mosquitoes and biting midges across Denmark (www.myggetal.dk). The group is actively involved in outbreak investigations both domestically and internationally, and works on identifying and ranking emerging vector-borne disease risks in Denmark.
Dr. Nkululeko Nyangiwe is a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Researcher at the Dohne Agricultural Development Institute in Stutterheim, South Africa, where he works within the Rural Development and Agrarian Reform division and the Animal Welfare and Meat Science Lab. With 64 publications and 865 citations, his research significantly contributes to understanding livestock parasites and diseases in South African farming systems, particularly in communal settings. Dr. Nyangiwe's expertise spans multiple critical areas: Animal Parasitology Veterinary Medicine Animal Welfare Animal Science Zoonotic Diseases Tick Ecology and Control His research primarily focuses on tick-borne diseases affecting livestock, with special emphasis on the invasive Rhipicephalus microplus species. He has conducted extensive field studies examining seasonal tick dynamics, species displacement, acaricide resistance, and the relationship between environmental factors and parasite distribution. His work uniquely bridges biological research with social science approaches, investigating both the scientific aspects of parasite control and farmers' knowledge, attitudes, and practices. Dr. Nyangiwe's publications demonstrate consistent research productivity across multiple provinces in South Africa, with recent work addressing climate change impacts on vector distribution, molecular characterization of pathogens, and practical control methods for resource-limited farming communities. His research has accumulated over 42,095 reads, indicating significant interest from the scientific and agricultural communities. Notable research contributions include: Documenting the range expansion of Rhipicephalus microplus across southern Africa Studying the displacement of native tick species by invasive counterparts Investigating acaricide resistance mechanisms in tick populations Assessing farmer knowledge regarding parasite control methods Analyzing climate and environmental influences on tick distribution Dr. Nyangiwe maintains an active collaborative network with researchers across South Africa and internationally, participating in FAO expert meetings and multi-country research initiatives. His work in the Animal Welfare and Meat Science Lab focuses on practical applications that directly benefit livestock producers while advancing scientific understanding of parasite ecology and control.
Dennis Muhanguzi is a Senior Lecturer at Makerere University, specifically in the Department of Biomolecular and Biolaboratory Sciences within the College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity. With over 15 years of research experience, he has established himself as an expert in molecular epidemiology of vector-borne diseases affecting livestock in Uganda and East Africa. Dr. Muhanguzi's educational background includes a PhD in Molecular Epidemiology from Makerere University and the University of Edinburgh, an MSc in Molecular Biology from Makerere University, and an MSc in International Animal Health from the University of Edinburgh, UK. His academic journey reflects a strong foundation in both molecular biology and veterinary sciences. His research primarily focuses on the molecular epidemiology of tsetse and tick-borne diseases, with particular emphasis on host-parasite interactions essential for parasite transmission. Dr. Muhanguzi's work spans veterinary parasitology, molecular diagnostics, zoonotic diseases, and infectious disease epidemiology. His recent publications indicate a strong emphasis on the development of diagnostic tools for acaricide resistance, spatial and temporal analysis of disease vectors, and the epidemiology of transboundary animal diseases in East Africa. Dr. Muhanguzi has published 82 scientific articles that have received 44,391 reads and 1,223 citations on ResearchGate. His research output shows consistent productivity with numerous publications in 2024 and 2025, indicating active and ongoing research programs. The trend in his publications demonstrates a growing focus on innovative diagnostic approaches, molecular characterization of pathogens, and the application of advanced technologies like nanopore sequencing in veterinary epidemiology. His scientific contributions include: Development and validation of the Rapid Tick exposure Test (RaTeXT) for detecting acaricide resistance in cattle ticks Spatio-temporal analysis of tsetse fly density in Uganda Studies on the prevalence and seasonal variation of tick-borne haemoparasites in cattle Research on the distribution of invasive Rhipicephalus microplus ticks in Uganda Investigations into transboundary animal diseases affecting small ruminants Dr. Muhanguzi's research has practical applications for livestock health management and disease control in East Africa. His work on acaricide resistance and novel tick control approaches addresses critical challenges facing livestock production in the region. His research often involves multi-country collaborations, indicating strong international research networks. He leads "Dennis Muhanguzi's Lab" at Makerere University, which focuses on molecular epidemiology of vector-borne diseases, although specific details about the lab's size and composition are not provided in the available information.
Dr. Jo Middleton is a Research Fellow at Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS), jointly appointed in the Department of Primary Care and Public Health and the Department of Global Health and Infection. They also hold a position in the School of Life Sciences (Department of Ecology & Evolution) at the University of Sussex. Dr. Middleton serves as the BSMS institutional liaison with the Planetary Health Alliance and is Convener of the Planetary Health Research Theme within the Sussex Sustainability Research Programme Centre of Excellence. Dr. Middleton's academic journey includes a PhD in interdisciplinary research bridging medical acarology, public health, and conservation biology. Before joining BSMS as a researcher in 2014, they worked in emergency care and taught courses for Brighton & Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust staff and those traveling to remote areas. With over 25 years of commitment to conservation, particularly forest preservation and indigenous health in Oceania, Dr. Middleton was honored with election as Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (FRGS) in 2025. Dr. Middleton's research primarily focuses on medical parasitology (particularly acarine-related diseases like scabies and Lyme disease), planetary health (safeguarding human health and its underpinning natural systems), and outbreak research. Their current work centers on improving scabies outbreak control in Britain and East Africa, and integrating medicine and conservation in Papua New Guinea's rainforests. This research spans the intersection of disease ecology, public health, and biodiversity conservation, with a particular emphasis on vulnerable populations in care homes, refugee settings, and indigenous communities. Dr. Middleton's publication record demonstrates consistent output in high-impact journals with a clear trend toward interdisciplinary research that bridges medical parasitology, planetary health, and conservation biology, with increasing focus on integrated approaches to human health and environmental sustainability. Their recent work shows particular strength in translating research into practical interventions for scabies control and planetary health initiatives. Notable scientific contributions include: Elected Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (FRGS) in 2025 Member of the Royal Society of Biology (MRSB) Associate Editor for PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases Member of the WHO Skin Neglected Tropical Diseases Working Group Member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature Species Survival Commission Dr. Middleton actively supervises PhD, MPhil, and undergraduate research students across medical parasitology, public health, conservation biology, and pre-hospital care. They serve as Principal Investigator on multiple research grants including projects funded by NIHR ARC KSS, NIHR Global, and the Sussex Sustainability Research Programme. Current research focuses on controlling scabies outbreaks in care homes and refugee settings, novel diagnostic tests for infectious diseases in elderly care, and integrating health, biodiversity, and climate action in Papua New Guinea. Dr. Middleton chairs WildHealth C.I.C., a not-for-profit organization creating win-win interventions for human health and biodiversity. Their work exemplifies the growing field of planetary health, demonstrating how medical research can contribute to both human wellbeing and environmental sustainability through practical, on-the-ground initiatives.
Najmeh Abiri serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science and Media Technology at Malmö University's Faculty of Technology and Society, specializing in Machine Learning research and instruction. Her research spans Deep Learning , Generative Models , and Uncertainty Quantification , with methodological focus on data imputation for noisy or incomplete datasets. She actively bridges theoretical advances with real-world applications through interdisciplinary collaborations. In partnership with the Swedish Veterinary Institute, she develops machine learning solutions for large-scale tick surveillance systems—including automated tick species classification , pathogen distribution modeling , and data quality control protocols —advancing public health monitoring through citizen science frameworks.
Dr. Laura Brettell is a University Fellow at the University of Salford's School of Science, Engineering & Environment. She is affiliated with both the Environmental Research and Biomedical Research centers at the university, contributing to research on arthropod-microbe interactions and their implications for ecosystem health and disease transmission. Dr. Brettell's academic journey includes: PhD in Honey Bee Virology from the University of Salford (2014-2017) Postdoctoral research at Western Sydney University focusing on pollinator health in commercial orchards (2017-2021) Postdoctoral work at Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine on mosquito-microbiome interactions (2021-2023) Earlier research at the University of Sheffield on honey bees and Varroa mites (2010-2012) and periwinkle speciation (2013-2014) Her research program centers on the ecology and evolution of arthropod-associated microbes, examining the complex interplay between host ecology, host-microbe interactions, and microbial community dynamics. This work spans diverse systems from honey bees and other pollinators to disease vectors like mosquitoes, addressing critical questions about how global environmental change affects these relationships. Her investigations have important implications for apiculture, sustainable agriculture, and controlling vector-borne diseases. Analysis of Dr. Brettell's recent publications reveals a strong focus on microbial ecology across multiple host systems. Her work bridges fundamental questions about host-microbe coevolution with applied research addressing real-world challenges in food security and public health. The publications span virology, bacteriology, and broader microbial ecology, demonstrating an integrative approach to understanding how microbial communities influence host health and ecosystem function. Dr. Brettell has made significant contributions to understanding: The dynamics of deformed wing virus in honey bees and other insects Mosquito microbiome composition and its implications for vector competence Pollinator health in agricultural landscapes Evolutionary aspects of host-microbe interactions Her teaching responsibilities include delivering lectures on tick-borne diseases and the relationship between global change and vector-borne diseases in the 'Vector borne and zoonotic infectious diseases' module. This reflects her commitment to translating cutting-edge research into educational content that prepares students to address emerging challenges in infectious disease ecology. Dr. Brettell's research contributes directly to multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those focused on good health and well-being, life on land, and reduced inequalities. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges environmental health and human well-being, addressing complex sustainability challenges through the lens of microbial ecology.
Jose Hernandez, Ph.D., serves as Professor and Chair of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics at Midwestern University's College of Graduate Studies in Arizona. His academic leadership spans biochemical research, graduate education, and departmental administration within the institution's health sciences framework. His educational background includes a Ph.D. and M.S. from the University of Zaragoza (Spain), followed by postdoctoral training at the University of California, Berkeley. Hernandez maintains active teaching responsibilities in biochemistry courses including Biochemistry I (BIOCG 1511/1512) and Biochemistry II (BIOCG 1522/1523), with scheduled instruction through 2025. Hernandez's research centers on microbial metal biology, with two primary thrusts: (1) Metal-responsive transcription factors (Fur, Zur, PerR families) in Klebsiella sp. pathogenesis and antibiotic resistance development, and (2) Metallochaperone mechanisms in nitrogenase iron-molybdenum cofactor assembly using Azotobacter vinelandii models. His work integrates genetic, microbiological, and biochemical approaches to investigate metal homeostasis in pathogens and nitrogen-fixing bacteria. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on nitrogenase biochemistry (7 papers), metal cofactor assembly (5 papers), and vector-borne disease mechanisms (4 papers), demonstrating interdisciplinary expertise bridging inorganic chemistry, microbiology, and infectious disease research. His work appears in high-impact journals including Nature Communications (120 citations) and PNAS (62 citations). Professional activities include teaching core biochemistry curriculum for multiple health science programs including Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.), Master of Biomedical Sciences (M.B.S.), and Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.). His laboratory investigations target therapeutic applications against infectious diseases through manipulation of metal-dependent bacterial pathways.
Anne-Mette Lebech is a Clinical Professor at the University of Copenhagen's Department of Clinical Medicine and a chief physician at the Department of Infectious Diseases, Copenhagen University Hospital – Rigshospitalet. She holds a dual appointment, being employed both by the Capital Region of Denmark and the University of Copenhagen. As head of the Unit of Tick-borne diseases at Rigshospitalet, she specializes in infectious diseases with particular focus on tick-borne diseases, HIV, and pyogenic vertebral osteomyelitis. Dr. Lebech graduated from the University of Copenhagen as a medical doctor (MD) in 1989, earned her PhD in 1994, and completed her Doctor of Medical Sciences (DMSc; dr.med.) in 2002. She is board-certified as a specialist in General Internal Medicine and Infectious diseases. Her research interests encompass multiple critical areas within infectious diseases. She investigates tick-borne diseases including Lyme borreliosis and neuroborreliosis, with particular emphasis on long-term outcomes. Her HIV research focuses on cardiovascular complications in HIV-positive patients, gender differences in HIV presentation, and cervical dysplasia in women living with HIV. She also studies pyogenic vertebral osteomyelitis and various neuroinfections. Dr. Lebech's recent research output demonstrates a strong concentration on neuroborreliosis, bacterial and viral meningitis, and the neurological consequences of infections. Her work frequently employs nationwide population-based cohort methodologies leveraging Denmark's comprehensive health registries to examine long-term health trajectories, healthcare utilization patterns, and potential associations between infections and other health conditions. Her funding portfolio includes support from numerous non-profit organizations including Danmarks Frie Forskningsfond, Lundbeck foundation, Novo Nordisk, and others. She has also maintained professional relationships with pharmaceutical companies, having previously served on advisory boards for GSK and Pfizer, and received research funding from Gilead Science. As an active researcher and clinician, Dr. Lebech contributes significantly to the understanding and treatment of infectious diseases through her leadership at Rigshospitalet and academic work at the University of Copenhagen, with particular impact in the areas of tick-borne diseases and HIV complications.
Linda Niccolai is a Professor in the Department of Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases at Yale School of Public Health and serves as Senior Associate Dean for Education at Yale School of Medicine. She holds multiple leadership roles including Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at Yale School of Public Health, Director of the CT Emerging Infections Program at Yale, and Director of the HPV Working Group at Yale. Dr. Niccolai is also an Affiliated Faculty member of the Yale Institute for Global Health and contributes to the Cancer Prevention and Control Program at Yale Cancer Center. Dr. Niccolai received her Sc.M. in Epidemiology from Harvard School of Public Health and her Ph.D. in Epidemiology from Tulane University. She has been teaching epidemiology methods courses to MPH, MS, and PhD students for over 20 years at Yale. As an internationally recognized scholar in infectious disease epidemiology, Dr. Niccolai's research focuses on vaccine-preventable diseases and sexually transmitted infections. Her work includes: Understanding uptake, impact, and effectiveness of HPV and other adolescent vaccines Addressing health disparities in vaccine coverage Studying social and behavioral aspects of STI transmission and prevention Conducting public health surveillance on respiratory viruses (including SARS-CoV-2) Monitoring foodborne illness and healthcare-associated infections Dr. Niccolai's research program is interdisciplinary by design and includes behavioral and clinical epidemiology, surveillance, and qualitative approaches. Her work is funded by a diverse portfolio from NIH, CDC, and private foundations. Dr. Niccolai has received numerous honors including: Fellow in the Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine Program (2023-2024) Immunization Champion for State of Connecticut from the CDC Population Science Research Prize from Yale Cancer Center Award for Excellence in Teaching at Yale School of Public Health Election to the Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering Through her leadership of the HPV Working Group, Dr. Niccolai brings together researchers and stakeholders committed to addressing low HPV vaccine uptake. The group develops and implements evidence-based strategies to improve HPV vaccination coverage and decrease the burden of HPV-related diseases in Connecticut.
