Vectors, such as mosquitoes and ticks, transmit diseases to hundreds of millions of human beings, and the number of mortalities associated with these infections undoubtedly exceeds 1,000,000 each year. Some of these diseases, such as yellow fever and malaria, had been controlled to some extent, but are now resurging and are proving to be intractable. The course, which is offered at CSU each summer, is intended for scientists newly recruited into the field from areas such as molecular biology, molecular genetics, biochemistry, etc. Advanced graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and independent investigators are introduced to the biology of disease vectors, emphasizing current molecular biological, genetic, biochemical, and physiological approaches. Approximately 30 students and 25 faculty participate in the course.
Students come from North America as well as many different countries.
Small class size and selection of world-reknowned scientists for faculty provide an unparalleled learning experience. Financial aid may be provided based on need.