PhD Defence: Imke Visser

Promotion time for One Health PACT PhD Imke Visser! 

On Wednesday, January 7, Imke Visser will defend her PhD thesis titled: “West Nile virus pathogenesis – exploring the vector-virus-host interface” in the Prof. Andries Queridozaal Eg-370 at Erasmus MC in Rotterdam.

Not attending in-person, but online? The link to the livestream will be shared later.  The online viewing will only be available when the defence begins at 10.30. 

One Health approach

The PhD projects from the One Health PACT consortium explore the complex interplay between mosquitoes, viruses, ecosystems, and public health. Together, they provide new insights into disease dynamics, environmental drivers, and the neurological impact of mosquito-borne viruses, while also addressing how scientific knowledge can inform preparedness and policy. Collectively, the research exemplifies the power of a One Health approach to tackling emerging infectious diseases.