Innovative Vector Solutions aka the Paaijmans lab focuses on mosquitoes and the infectious diseases they transmit, and is organised around the following themes:

  1. Climate (change) and vector-borne diseases #ClimateAndHealth
  2. Malaria elimination entomological monitoring #EthicalEntomology
  3. New tools for vector monitoring and control #FightTheBite
  4. Critical assessment of vector control policies, guidelines and implementation

We integrate laboratory experiments, field experiments and mathematical models to better inform/aid disease control/prevention and elimination programs and to help developing appropriate adaptation or mitigation strategies for future climates. 

  • Engineering lab
  • Molecular lab (in collaboration with Dr. Huijben)
  • ACL2+/BSL3 insectary facility

  • 3 climate-controlled mosquito rearing rooms
  • Entomological lab
  • Experimental huts (12)
  • CISMs other facilities include a molecular lab, immunology lab, and a data management center.