MCHRI Seminar Series (10-5-20): The Impact of Climate Change on Vector-borne Diseases
Healthy Planet, Healthy People: The Impact of Climate Change on Vector-borne Diseases
Ambient temperature is an important determinant of vector-borne disease transmission and suitability, affecting the life-cycle of the pathogen and mosquito vector. Ecological models can predict optimal temperatures for transmission. However, these models need to be validated with human disease incidence data. In addition, climate change (including warmer temperatures and extreme weather events) creates opportunities for the emergence and reemergence of vector-borne disease threats. Climate change impacts the entire planet and directly impacts all of us, including women and children.
Dr. Desiree LaBeaud and her research group have performed several studies to uncover the impact of climate change on vector-borne diseases. In this talk, Dr. LaBeaud identifies the mechanisms by which climate change can promote the emergence of vectorborne diseases. She then illustrates the association of temperature change using case studies of malaria and dengue in Kenya. Finally, she discusses strategies to forecast disease incidence based on climate inputs so we can respond to these disease threats in a future, warmer world.
Speakers:
A. Desiree LaBeaud, MD, MS - Professor, Pediatrics (Infectious Diseases), Stanford School of Medicine
Anthony Oro, MD, PhD, Professor of Dermatology; Co-Director of the Stanford Maternal and Child Health Research Institute (Moderator)
Website: https://med.stanford.edu/mchri.html