Current Sponsored Research Projects

Development and Proof of Efficacy of a Lethal Ovitrap for Dengue Prevention

Effective dates:  December 2008 – current
Funding Source:  Gates Foundation
Tulane's Role:  Dr. Valerie Paz Soldan is lead social scientist
Region or Country (ies):  Peru, Thailand and Trinidad
Principal Investigator(s):  Dawn Wesson (Tulane University SPHTM)

The main goal of this study is to demonstrate a reduction in dengue vector mosquitoes and in new dengue infections through the use of a novel lethal ovitrap.