Department Objectives
Parasitology Studies: Studying and understanding the life cycles, morphology, and pathogenesis of organisms that live on or within the human body.
Medical Entomology: Studying and understanding medical insects and arachnids—such as mosquitoes, ticks, and flies—that transmit diseases like Malaria, Lymphatic Filariasis, and Leishmaniasis, and understanding the behavior and biology of these vectors.
Prevention & Control: Developing strategies for disease prevention and the control of environmental contamination.
Diagnostic Excellence: Mastering diagnostic gold standards and emerging molecular techniques.