When we think of arthropods carrying infectious diseases, mosquitoes, and ticks often come to mind. However, there’s a third vector that’s relatively unfamiliar but equally relevant: sand flies.
Sand flies are tiny, hairy-winged insects that belong to the Phlebotominae subfamily. They can be found in warm and tropical climates worldwide.
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The European Climate Health Cluster attended the ‘Research Perspectives on the Health Impacts of Climate Change’ Conference in Brussels, on 19 and 20 February.
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A pivotal event unfolded as industry leaders, innovators, and experts convened at the 11th European Networking Event, themed “Successful R&I in Europe 2024.” Amidst this gathering, I had the privilege to contribute as a speaker in the parallel workshop session focused on Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment, expertly organized by ZENIT GmbH.
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Mark your calendars for the 11th International Symposium on Phlebotomine Sandflies (ISOPS), set to take place from September 9-13, 2024, at the Bernardin Congress Centre in Portorož, Slovenia.
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Due to the advancement of emerging technologies and the advent of Big Data as a fundamental part of modern life, there have been significant changes in how data is collected and analysed. As it happens to the life cycle of the sand fly species Phlebotomus papatasi, data also undergoes a detailed process of development and evolution to extract valuable information that can support decision-making.
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