History of Arbovirology : Memories from the Field : Volume I : Personal Reflections (Original PDF from Publisher)

History of Arbovirology : Memories from the Field: Volume I : Personal Reflections (Original PDF from Publisher)

by Laura D. Kramer and Nikos Vasilakis

A group of knowledgeable arbovirologists who recount the history of arbovirology from highly personal views are brought together in these publications .

The authors of these relevant volumes discuss pivotal times in their fieldwork experiences and how they combined their findings with laboratory research to better understand the ecology and epidemiology of various arboviruses . The authors list the most important questions that still need to be resolved , offering a foundation for ongoing research and motivation for those who are just joining the subject . The titans of arbovirus research and discovery and the next generation now have a generational difference of 20 years . This gap emerged as a result of a decline in training and investment in transferring the scepter to the following generation , which resulted in a lack of continuity between the generations and threatens to scuttle the rich tradition of virus discovery , field epidemiology and appreciation of the diversity that surrounds us .

When yet-unknown arboviruses develop , this lack of continuity may have immediate and severe effects on public health . By giving historical background for the work being done today and maintaining continuity throughout the generations , these publications serve to close this gap . In order to achieve this , the books offer a narrative of the exhilaration of scientific discovery and excitement of field expeditions and lab studies of that generation . These books are essential reading for every arbovirologist and highly recommended for all virologists and public health officials , as well as for students thinking about their options for further research .

The personal reflections of arbovirologists who made a substantial contribution to the field’s global advancement make up Volume I . Volume II then moves on to descriptions of arbovirology from regional and virus family viewpoints , as well as memories of the earliest molecular discoveries and pathogenesis research . Arbovirologists’ personal reflections are presented in Volume I and are essential for understanding and developing this science . provides a thorough historical examination of arbovirology by important figures in the field . first-person accounts of groundbreaking investigations and experiments that highlight how these have advanced understanding .

History of Arbovirology : Memories from the Field: Volume I : Personal Reflections (Original PDF from Publisher)

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