SPRING 2021: Emerging Pathogens and Infectious Diseases
Please join us on our maiden voyage of a weekly seminar series for secondary science teachers and their students, as part of our NIH SEPA funded CATALySES program!
We are excited to welcome four very different areas of research from our incredible UF scientists for our debut. Please see below for links to register for each of the seminars.
Links to recorded webinars will be available one week after the live event.
After attending or viewing please give us feedback and improve our program by completing a short Seminar Evaluation. Thank You!
Thursday, April 1 | 4-6 PM
Molecular evolution of viral and bacterial pathogens in the 21st century
Dr. Marco Salemi | Professor, Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, University of Florida
Thursday, April 8 | 4-6 PM
The emergence and dissemination of SARS-CoV-2: from limited zoonosis to pandemic
Dr. Marco Salemi | Professor, Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, University of Florida
Thursday, April 15 | 4-5:30 PM
Introduction to Translational Research: Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Implementation
Dr. Stephanie Staras | Associate Professor and Division Director, Department of Health Outcomes and Biomedical Informatics, College of Medicine, University of Florida
Thursday, April 22 | 4-5:30 PM
Mapping mosquitoes: Spatial analyses for exploring the where, when, and why of vector-borne disease
Dr. Stephanie Mundis | Department of Geography, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, University of Florida
Thursday, April 29 | 4-5:30 PM
The Ménage à Trois of Emerging Sexually Transmitted Infections
Dr. Anthony Maurelli | Professor, Department of Environmental and Global Health, College of Public Health and Professions, University of Florida