The Yale Club of Southwest Florida
Invites
Regional All Ivy alumni
for an
Exclusive Tour and Presentation by
Dr. Durland Fish, MPH and Dr. Keira Lucas
Join regional Ivy alumni to hear the latest research and strategies in mosquito-borne disease management and get a firsthand look at how Collier Mosquito Control District (CMCD) makes operational treatment decisions along with a tour of their laboratory and hangar/aircraft.
Dr. Durland Fish, MPH, Professor Emeritus of Epidemiology (Microbial Diseases), and Dr. Keira Lucas will offer attendees a deeper understanding of the science behind the Integrated Mosquito Management (IMM) approach and how it helps protect public health.
After the presentation, join us for refreshments while engaging with the speakers, fellow attendees, and experts in the field.
SPACE IS LIMITED
Reserve your spot today!
Yale Club of Southwest Florida Members: $15.00 per person - MEMBERS REGISTER HERE
Non-members and Guests: $25.00 per person - NON-MEMBERS and GUESTS REGISTER HERE
The tour will include CMCD’s cutting-edge laboratory where research, testing, or operational work takes place. Guests will also visit the Hangar where aircraft are maintained, serviced, or operated. This part of the tour will give you a detailed view of the aircraft and their systems, allowing you to understand how CMCD integrates aviation into its operational strategies.
About CMCD
CMCD is an independent special district with an elected five-member Board of Commissioners. CMCD’s mission is to protect the health and comfort of our community through the safest and most economical means available.
Science & Methodology
The District develops mosquito control plans using an integrated mosquito management (IMM) approach. IMM uses a combination of methods to prevent and control both nuisance mosquitoes and mosquitoes that spread viruses like dengue, West Nile, Zika, and others. These methods control mosquitoes based on an understanding of mosquito biology, the mosquito life cycle, and the way mosquitoes spread viruses.