Infectious disease experts critically differ in awareness, concern and reaction to the surge of mosquito-borne diseases from those on the front line, both primary care physicians and the public, finds Cure's Mosquito-Borne Diseases Benchmark Report 2024.

Uninformed, Unconcerned: Ignoring the Global Surge of Mosquito-Borne Diseases at Our Peril

Mosquito-borne diseases threaten lives and livelihoods, physicians and the public differ on views of these public health threats.

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Mosquito-Borne Diseases: Critical Disconnects Between Physicians and Public

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Monica Cepak is redefining what it means to lead in healthcare. She’s transforming Wisp into a fearless, first-to-market platform for women’s sexual and reproductive health, normalizing taboo topics, and launching new verticals.  

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Monica Cepak’s Playbook for Scaling Wisp as a Brand Women Actually Trust

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Daré Bioscience Developing Therapy for Human Papillomavirus

Glaucus is developing a microchip-based test to diagnose sexually transmitted and urinary tract infections in minutes at home.

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Glaucus Developing Novel At-Home Diagnostic Test for STIs

XSeed Award winner Chandrabali Ghose, PhD, a pioneer of novel antibiotic research, now innovates Cystic Fibrosis solutions and offers funding insights for startups.

How Chandrabali Ghose Drives Therapeutic Innovation

Developing a novel noninvasive and environmentally friendly approach to treat waste spills in Florida earned high schooler Anagha Iyer finalist honors in the 2024 BioGENEius Challenge.

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Spotlight on 2024 BioGENEius Challenge Finalist: Anagha Iyer

Former White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Deborah L. Birx, MD, discussed key successes and critical gaps in handling the COVID-19 pandemic and how they help prepare us for next time.

COVID-19 Lessons: Preparing for Future Pandemics 

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine are developing a novel genomics surveillance program to track any infectious disease parasites transmitted by mosquitoes.

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Genomic Surveillance: New Mosquito Monitoring Program to Track Emerging Diseases Amid Rising Climate Threats

XSeed Award winner Andras Fiser, PhD, is working to speed detection of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and selection of their best treatment to save lives.  

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The Race to Identify Treatments to Fight SuperBugs

Vaccine experts say nasal vaccines directly target the respiratory tract, where the virus that causes COVID-19 enters the body and replicates. 


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Nasal Vaccine: Building a Bulwark Against COVID-19

Jonathan Lai, PhD, is developing vaccine prototypes to prepare for or prevent future pandemics, with support of a 2021 XSeed Award.

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Building a Defense Against Future Global Pandemics

Increased Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) cases in 2024, likely influenced by warmer weather, has led to public health warnings and actions.

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Eastern Equine Encephalitis: Tackling a Rare but Severe Disease

As the flu season approaches and COVID-19 remains a significant concern, understanding the optimal timing for vaccinations is crucial.

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It’s That Time Again: The Importance of Timing for Flu and COVID-19 Vaccinations 

Neuropharmacology and drug delivery expert Ashiwel Undieh, PhD, shares how his 2021 XSeed Award accelerated and enables his research. 

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One Unrestricted Grant Yields Multiple Opportunities for Health

Eyal Zimlichman, MD, founder of the ARC Innovation Center at Sheba Medical Center, the Middle East’s largest healthcare system, brings players in digital medicine together with external partners to accelerate change in healthcare on a global scale.

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Sheba ARC’s Eyal Zimlichman Driving Systemic Change in Healthcare 

The startup Evvy is advancing the science of the vaginal microbiome to yield more precise diagnostics that could improve women’s health and shaping a market that has significant potential.

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Can Understanding the Vaginal Microbiome Improve Women's Health?

As a co-founder, Secretary and Board member of the nonprofit OUTbio: Greater New York, Heath Ingram, JD, also works to empower and advance the LGBTQ community in biotech.

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OUTbio Activists and Allies in Fight Against HIV

Maliha Ahmad, MD, an innovator and leader in preventive care for liver disease, believes that re-thinking diagnostics and interventions could change liver health for millions.

The Passion of a Liver Doctor -- Maliha Ahmad MD

Fighting Liver Disease with Detection, AI and Novel Therapies 

The year of R&D to get from pathogen identification to vaccine for the COVID-19 pandemic was too long, experts say. Their ideal timeline to is 100 days and a new mission for pandemic preparedness.

100 Days Mission for Pandemic Preparedness

One day each June, swabbers in more than 60 cities around the world take to subways, busses, airports, hospitals, and other public spaces to sample their environments and contribute data to MetaSUB, the Metagenomics and Metadesign of the Subways and Urban Biomes.

Why is That Man Swabbing the Subway Pole?

In her new book "Rebel Health: A Field Guide to the Patient-Led Revolution in Medical Care," Susannah Fox shares how lessons from the rare disease community are helping patients, survivors and caregivers. 

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From Rare Diseases to "Rebel Health": The patient-led transformation of healthcare

How can AI advance healthcare? Michael Montello, MBA, GSK’s Senior Vice President for R&D Digital and Tech Tech, shares insights into the top six areas of AI’s impact on healthcare.

At the Intersection of Healthcare, Data and Tech: Leveraging AI for Good

Clinical trials leave pregnant women on the sidelines. Infectious disease physician and leading vaccine developer Judith Absalon, MD, MPH, FIDSA, offers insight into issues around women in science.

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Increasing Women in Science—as Clinical Research Leaders and Participants

Judith Absalon, MD, MPH, FIDSA, discusses the game-changing vaccines clinical trials, lessons learned from COVID and preparing for the next pandemic.

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