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Convergence Research for Emerging Zoonoses.

Benoit Talbot¹, Manisha A Kulkarni¹, Robert I Colautti²

¹School of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada.

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Summary

The global rise of vector-borne and zoonotic diseases requires a new approach. A transdisciplinary research program integrating health, social, and natural sciences is essential to address this complex challenge.

Keywords:

Lyme borreliosis consilience disease ecology emerging disciplines transdisciplinary research

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Area of Science:

Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, Public Health, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences

Background:

Vector-borne and zoonotic diseases are a growing global threat, presenting complex challenges.
The emergence of these diseases is influenced by ecological, evolutionary, and social factors.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the urgent need for a novel research framework to address the global emergence of vector-borne and zoonotic diseases.
To advocate for a transdisciplinary approach integrating diverse scientific fields.

Main Methods:

Conceptual framework development.
Literature synthesis on disease emergence drivers.
Identification of key research priorities for a transdisciplinary approach.

Main Results:

The current 'wicked' problem of disease emergence necessitates a departure from traditional, siloed research.
A transdisciplinary program grounded in ecological and evolutionary theory is proposed.
Integration across health, social, and natural sciences is crucial for effective solutions.

Conclusions:

A transdisciplinary research program is vital for understanding and mitigating the complex drivers of vector-borne and zoonotic disease emergence.
Future research must foster fundamental integration across disciplines to tackle global health security challenges.
This integrated approach will enhance our capacity to predict, prevent, and respond to emerging infectious diseases.