Disease Prevention & Monitoring
We’re able to track and help prevent deadly diseases like cholera through remote sensing and cross-institutional partnerships.
Disease Prevention & Monitoring News
New Study Confirms Presence of Dangerous Bacteria in Florida’s Coastal Waters Following Hurricane Ian
UMD lead author Rita Colwell said that the pathogenic Vibrio bacteria are on the rise due to climate change, and it’s a ‘serious concern.’
$3M NIH Grant Supports Genomic Approach to Curing ‘Neglected’ Disease
Najib El-Sayed is leading a team that is using powerful sequencing tools to combat a painful, disfiguring parasitic skin condition.
Colwell, UMD Researchers Work to Finish 15-year Cholera Study
She has studied cholera for more than 40 years, looking at satellite data, gene sequencing and easily adaptable means of water filtration in areas where large…