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We are delighted to announce the launch of the VBD Hub community forum, a new online space designed to support discussion, collaboration, and knowledge sharing across the vector-borne disease (VBD) community.
As the field of vector-borne diseases continues to evolve rapidly, researchers and practitioners face increasingly complex challenges: emerging pathogens, changing vector distributions, new analytical methods, and the need for integrated One Health approaches. The new forum has been created to provide a shared, open environment where these challenges can be explored collectively.
The forum is managed together with the Global Vector Hub, a project at The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.
Why a community forum?
The VBD Hub has always aimed to be more than a data platform. Alongside tools, datasets, and training resources, there is a strong need for conversation: a place to ask questions, exchange ideas, and learn from others working across disciplines and regions.
The community forum is designed to serve:
- Researchers working on vector biology, epidemiology, modelling, and surveillance
- Public health professionals and clinicians dealing with prevention, detection, and response
- Policymakers and practitioners involved in evidence-based decision making and implementation
By bringing these groups together, we hope to strengthen connections between data, evidence, and real-world action.
What you can do on the forum
The forum is a flexible space that supports a wide range of activities, including:
- Discussing emerging challenges and insights in vector-borne disease research and control
- Sharing publications, tools, datasets, and training opportunities
- Asking questions and learning from peers and experts across disciplines and geographic regions
- Getting support related to the VBD Hub platform, the R package, training and other Hub activities
Whether you are looking for feedback on a new idea, advice on data sources, or simply want to stay informed about what others are working on, the forum is there to support you.
Our community values
Our goal is to foster an active, respectful, and evidence-driven community. We encourage open discussion, constructive feedback, and collaboration grounded in scientific rigour and mutual respect. The forum is moderated to help ensure it remains a welcoming and productive environment for all participants.
Join the conversation
We invite all members of the vector-borne disease community to take part. You can start by:
- Introducing yourself and your area of work
- Starting a discussion on a topic of interest
- Sharing a resource you think others may find valuable
Explore and join the forum: forum.vbdhub.org
Thank you for being part of the VBD Hub and for your continued commitment to advancing knowledge and action on vector-borne diseases.