Nov. 4, 2024
McElroy featured on KBIA for her work on childhood vaccinations
Dr. Jane McElroy, a primary faculty and Assistant Director of the Center for Influenza and Emerging Infectious Diseases was featured on KBIA related to her project focusing on improving immunization rates for children and adolescents. Read more at KBIA.
July 6, 2024
Ma seeks to protect chickens with gene editing
Dr. Wenjun Ma was featured in an article from KOMU about genetically editing chickens in an effort to make them resistant to bird flu. Read more at KOMU.com…
April 1, 2024
Dr. Henry Wan mentioned in Audubon Magazine
Dr. Henry Wan mentioned in Audubon Magazine article "The Bird Flu Blazes On, Amping Up Concerns for Wildlife and Human Health"
March 12, 2024
USDA APHIS and MU Collaborate on Zoonotic Threats
"Norway rats (Rattus norvegicus) living in New York City are helping to uncover the secrets of zoonotic diseases – illnesses that move between animals and humans."
March 9, 2023
National News Coverage of Study on NYC Rats Carrying COVID-19
Several national news outlets covered our study of rats in New York City that were found to carry the COVID virus.