Develop research on clinical, epidemiological and social basics of tropical endemics, which can be applied to prevention and control and contribute to the scientific, technological and social development of the region; this through the fulfilment of the following objectives:

1.Conduct research on pathogenesis and modalities of clinical expression of Leishmaniasis and American Trypanosomiasis:  genetic and immunological factors of the host and agent virulence factors associated with severity or tolerance

2.Conduct research in biology, eco-epidemiology and population genetics of vectors (Triatominae, Clicidae and Phlebotominae): species determination, host specificity, habitat determination, vector capacity, phenetic and genetic characterization

3.Human resource training: through support to Master’s and Doctoral programmes in biomedical areas; training of members of the group; Vector-transmission disease control (ETV) training courses for health program officials

4.Assess the susceptibility of insecticide-giving insecticide and Leishmania and Tripanosoma insects to new medicines.

5.Transfer research results to health and social development programs: standardization in prevention and control activities at VTV and promote healthy lifestyles that contribute to decreased prevalence.

6.Strengthen interaction with other international and national research groups and networks on ETV.

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