Projects
Active field research, surveillance, and capacity building initiatives.
CPEZ field team collecting environmental samples in full PPE during a surveillance site visit, Bangladesh.
Active Projects
Date Palm Sap & Nipah Virus Ecology
Investigating the ecology of Nipah virus transmission through date palm sap in Bangladesh. This study examines bat roosting behavior, sap contamination dynamics, and human exposure patterns to inform targeted prevention strategies.
Lead: CVASU & University of Pécs
Methods: Bat surveillance, environmental sampling, mobile laboratory diagnostics
Status: Active
Drone-Based Environmental Modeling
Application of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology for high-resolution habitat analysis and disease risk mapping across field sites in Bangladesh.
Lead: UW–Madison
Methods: Drone surveys, remote sensing, GIS analysis
Status: Active
Toxoplasma gondii Seroprevalence Study
Serological and molecular identification and genotyping of Toxoplasma gondii from spontaneous aborted fetuses of women in Bangladesh, contributing toward vaccine development.
Lead: CVASU
Status: BANBEIS funding application submitted
Five-Year Outcomes (2025–2030)
By the end of the initial five-year phase, CPEZ expects to publish high-impact research papers informing public health policy, train a new generation of Bangladeshi scientists, develop and deploy innovative methods for pathogen surveillance, build enduring partnerships with government agencies, and secure sustainable external funding.