Public Health Entomologist
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Public health entomologists study insects and arachnids that transmit infectious diseases, such as mosquitoes and ticks, and develop strategies to control their populations.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducting research on disease vectors.
- Developing and implementing vector control programs.
- Monitoring and analyzing insect populations.
- Educating the public and healthcare professionals on vector-borne diseases.
- Publishing research findings in scientific journals.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in entomology, biology, or a related field (minimum).
- Master’s degree or Ph.D. in entomology or a related field (often required for research positions, regulation development, and vector control program management).
Career Pathways
- Public Health Entomologist
- Vector Control Specialist
- Research Scientist
- Public Health Consultant
Related Organizations and Employers
- American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene: ASTMH
- Entomological Society of America: ESA Public Health Entomology for All
- Public Health Command, East: Entomological Sciences Division
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): CDC Careers
- World Health Organization (WHO): WHO Careers
- Pan American Health Organization (PAHO): PAHO Careers
- National Institutes of Health (NIH): NIH Careers
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