VectorByte
VectorByte is a 5-year NSF Division of Biological Infrastructure grant, awarded to Leah R. Johnson (Virginia Tech), Sadie J. Ryan (University of Florida), Samuel Rund (University of Notre Dame) in collaboration with Samraat Pawar (Imperial College London). VectorByte will establish a global open access data platform for biological trait and abundance data for human and non-human disease vectors. It will also provide analysis tools and training to a wide audience of researchers and practitioners.
For more information visit https://www.vectorbyte.org/
VectorBiTE RCN
Leah Johnson is the US PI of the Vector Behavior in Transmission Ecology Research Coordination Network (VectorBiTE RCN). The VectorBiTE RCN is a join NIH and BBSRC funded initiative that seeks to
- increase the interaction between researchers in the diverse fields studying Vector-borne diseases
- encourage collection and consolidation of key data, and
- encourage development of analytical tools to better understand the role of vector behavior in transmission ecology.
More information about the RCN and opportunities for participation is available at www.vectorbite.org