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Protecting Canadians from Mosquito-Borne Diseases

Published on May 21, 2026

Time to read: 1 minutes

Mosquito‑borne diseases like West Nile virus and eastern equine encephalitis are becoming a growing concern in Canada as climate change expands mosquito habitats and introduces new species. Carleton University PhD candidate Marc Avramov is developing high‑resolution models that track where and when mosquitoes, hosts, and pathogens interact, aiming to improve risk assessment and public‑health responses.

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