Infravec2

The Infravec2 infrastructure project provides insect vector resources and facility access to researchers worldwide at no cost. The project is funded by the European Commission Horizon 2020 Research Infrastructure Program (INFRAIA). The 24 Infravec2 partners operate major European biosecure insectaries for experimental infection and containment of insect vectors and other key insect vector technology platforms including front-line field sites in Africa, the Pacific, and the Americas. Researchers can shop online and request resources from an extensive product catalog (www.infravec2.eu). Infravec2 is also developing innovative new research tools, providing training courses, and is networking the community with activities such as common experimental standards and protocols to obtain reproducible vector infection results across different facilities. Infravec2 is a source of EU research support for vector researchers. The Infravec2 goal is to accelerate European innovation in basic and translational insect vector biology, and to consolidate a high-quality insect vector infrastructure with long-term perspectives for improving global public health.