NMSU Hot Topic
Mosquito-Borne Diseases
07/30/2007
The following expert from New Mexico State University is available to speak about human infection related to mosquito-borne diseases. He may be contacted directly at the phone number and e-mail address given.
| Hugo Vilchis-Licon | Office: (575) 646-7966 | Email: hvilchis@nmsu.edu |
Hugo Vilchis, director of the Border Epidemiology and Environmental Health Center (BEC) at New Mexico State University, can talk about public education programs and human infection related to mosquito-borne diseases. With the aid of a Global Positioning System and mosquito data collected by a Bi-National Vector Control Technical Group, BEC is analyzing data and continually updating a series of maps that will allow for better vector control. Vilchis has been instrumental in developing numerous bi-national programs. He also serves as the director of the New Mexico Outreach Office of the U.S. Border Health Commission. |
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