🚨 New publication alert! The latest study on the sylvatic vector Rhodnius ecuadoriensis explores how human-made waste and habitat disturbance influence Chagas disease risk in southern Ecuador. 🌿♻🦟 📖 Read here: bit.ly/3HOK5TWca #ScienceCommunication#ITDI#Ecuador

🚨 New Study: "Bacterial microbiota from the gut of Rhodnius ecuadoriensis, a vector of Chagas disease" 🦟 🔗frontiersin.org/journals/mic… #ChagasDisease #GlobalHealth #VectorBiology #Research

Come spread awareness and promote early treatment and prevention efforts of Chagas disease through art and paints! Join our event on April 10 from 10 am to 1 PM at Atrium Heritage Hall. #ChagasDiseaseDay #TropicalDisease #InfectiousDisease #KissingBugs

#InternationalWomensDay, discover our recent findings on Predictors of women speaking out against La Violencia in rural Ecuador by our #TDR2023STARS team—Fernanda, Cora, Athar, Alison, and Talia —under the guidance of Dr. Grijalva and Dr. Bates: facebook.com/OhioUniversityI…

@itdiou with Appalachian Studies Program, invites you to a special training on "Developing Cultural Competence and Humility in Appalachia." This program equips you with essential skills for navigating Appalachian culture, fostering better interactions, improving health outcomes.

We're thrilled to introduce the Infectious and Tropical Disease Medical Fund, a dedicated initiative supporting student-led research in the realms of infectious and tropical diseases. 👇More details: ohio.edu/medicine/itdi/infec… @OUHCOM

Happy 220th Birthday @ohiou !🥳 Picture: @MeganWestervelt, 2017, Ecuador. #OhioUniversity #ForeverOHIO #OUHome #Bobcats

Discover insights from our latest research on Health Literacy and Chagas Disease Knowledge in Loja, Ecuador, led by our dedicated students Talia, Fernanda, Alsion, Corra and Athar under the guidance of Dr. Grijalva and Dr. Bates. Link: facebook.com/photo/?fbid=910…

#WorldCancerDay 3.7 million lives could be saved each year through resource appropriate strategies for prevention, early detection and timely and quality treatment. Take the proactive step to get yourself and your loved ones screened timely to catch any early signs of #cancer.

🎗️#Cancer kills nearly 10 million people a year and some 70% of those are aged 65 or older, yet older populations face disproportionate barriers to effective treatment. Let's raise awareness, spread knowledge, and support those battling this challenging disease.

#NeglectedTropicalDiseaseDay For three decades, ITDI has transformed lives through it's #TropicalDiseaseResearch Initiatives - conducting impactful research and spearheading numerous initiatives. To learn more about our initiatives,visit our website. #WorldNTDDay #ChagasDisease

🎉@OUHCOM student Swetha Kareti, excelled in #STARS program past summer. Her project, "Prevalence of Anemia in Rural & Urban Communities in Loja, Ecuador" won 2nd place in Original Research category at Cleveland Academy of Osteopathic Medicine's Research Poster Competition 2023.