Vector Transmission and Epidemiological Surveillance of Parasitic Diseases (VECPAR) USC

The ANSES VECPAR (Vector Transmission and Epidemiological Surveillance of Parasitic Diseases) contracted unit was created in 2008 with the University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne. It conducts multidisciplinary research in parasitology.

Vector-borne diseases are a major concern for both human and animal health (malaria, dengue, chikungunya, leishmaniasis, bluetongue, Toscana virus, etc.) in a world where the environment is gradually changing.

The team seeks to carry out dynamic research on the systematics and eco-epidemiology of parasitic diseases, combining morphological and molecular approaches. There is a strong emphasis on fieldwork and a close link between research and teaching.

The team's research themes are:

• morphological identification and molecular characterisation of known and emerging parasites and vectors;
• study of inter- and intra-specific variations analysed as epidemiological and phylogenetic traits;
• understanding the functioning of development cycles and transmission hotspots;
• and participation in setting up surveillance programmes for the parasitic diseases studied.

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