Center for Vector-Borne, Zoonotic, and Emerging Diseases (CVBZED)
Driving cutting-edge research, empowering education, and building vibrant community connections to tackle vector-borne diseases.
Contact Us
Dr. Christopher Vitek
Center Director
Department of Biology
ESCNE 4.616
Email: cvbzed@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 665-7170
Center for Vector-Borne, Zoonotic, and Emerging Diseases
About the Center
Founded in 2017, the Center for Vector-Borne, Zoonotic, and Emerging Diseases (CVBZED) is a multidisciplinary, multi-departmental institute at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) , focused on studying vector-borne diseases. These diseases can affect humans, animals, and plants.
Faculty at the center study all aspects of disease transmission, including interactions between hosts, pathogens, and vectors, as well as epidemiology, prediction methods, and control strategies.
Our mission is to advance research, education, and community outreach in this critical field— join us! For more information, call our Center at (956) 665-7170 or email us at cvbzed@utrgv.edu . We look forward to connecting with you.
Advance research. Protect communities. Make an impact.
Community Seminar Series Fall 2026
New World Screwworm: Lessons from the Past, Looking to the Future
Click here ➡️ Registration Form or use the QR code to register
Please fill out our survey after attending the seminar. You can find that form here ➡️ Post Seminar Survey
