Innovative Vector Management Strategies in Puerto Rico Surveillance & Control Symposium I

Moderator(s)

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  Luis Quintanilla, Puerto Rico Science, Technology & Research Trust

  Jr. Entomologist
  Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit, Puerto Rico, United States

Presentations:

• 1:45 PM – 2:00 PM AST

  PRVCU: An Integrated Vector Management Program for the Prevention and Control of the Aedes aegypti in Puerto Rico
  

  Presenter: Julieanne Miranda-Bermúdez, DrPH – Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit
• 2:00 PM – 2:15 PM AST

  Aedes aegypti Resistance to Adulticides: Data-Driven Approaches and Collaborative Study Efforts in Puerto Rico
  

  Presenter: Reynaldo Morales – Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit

  Co-Author: Mark A. Concepcion – Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit

  Co-Author: Joanelis Medina-Quintana, MS – Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit

  Co-Author: Julieanne Miranda-Bermúdez, DrPH – Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit

  Co-Author: Grayson Brown, PhD, MSc – Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit
• 2:15 PM – 2:30 PM AST

  Bayamon Integrated Vector Management Demonstration Program
  

  Presenter: Rafael Saavedra – Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit

  Co-Author: Julieanne Miranda-Bermúdez, DrPH – Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit

  Co-Author: Jania Paola García-Zeno, MPH (she/her/hers) – Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit

  Co-Author: Cristhian R. Sanchez, MS – Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit

  Co-Author: Carlos Santiago – Bayamon Municipality

  Co-Author: Luis Marrero – Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit
• 2:30 PM – 2:45 PM AST

  Community Outreach Efforts for the Prevention of dengue in Puerto Rico
  

  Presenter: Jania Paola García-Zeno, MPH (she/her/hers) – Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit

  Co-Author: Miladys Pérez-Vélez, N/A – Puerto Rico Department of Health
• 2:45 PM – 3:00 PM AST

  Protecting Indoor Spaces: Screens and Spatial Repellents in Southern Puerto Rico
  

  Presenter: Nexilianne Borrero-Segarra, MBA, MS – Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit

  Co-Author: Julieanne Miranda-Bermúdez, DrPH – Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit
• 3:00 PM – 3:15 PM AST

  Uncovering DENV dynamics through mosquito surveillance and testing.
  

  Presenter: Luisa M. Otero-Lopez, PhD – CDC

  Co-Author: José Ruiz-Valcarcel – Centers For Disease Control and Prevention

  Co-Author: Amaury Morales – Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit

  Co-Author: Mark A. Concepcion – Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit

  Co-Author: Joanelis Medina-Quintana, MS – Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit

  Co-Author: Roberto Barrera, PhD – CDC