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We work very closely with Farrell Jones and the CADGIS laboratory. The CADGIS provides computer resources, logistical support, and research cooperation. |
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Several WHOCC projects focus on historical outbreaks and we work closely with John Anderson in the CIC for high resolution historic maps and collaboration. |
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WHOCC personnel work closely with faculty from the Vet School. Currently, the PDA-GIS & Telemetry lab has several ongoing projects with Dr. Mark Mitchell and the International Aquatic and Terrestrial Conservation Medicine and Biotelemetrics Research. Lab. |
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WHOCC personnel work with Dr. Bruce Thompson to investigate the biology and ecology of elasmobranchs in Louisiana’s inland and coastal waters. Jason Blackburn of WHOCC is a co-PI on current studies to understand the role of Louisiana waters as shark nursery grounds. Additionally, WHOCC is working with CFI to develop a bull shark telemetry program in LA. |
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Some current WHOCC research dealing with vector born diseases is done in conjunction with members of Entomology. |
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The WHOCC works collaboratively with several organizations on campus. |
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The WHOCC also works with several outside collaborators around the world |
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Dr. Patricia Dorn is a close WHOCC collaborator. She provides the necessary PCR diagnostic component for the CODES-GIS Chagas research. Dr. Dorn is also working on several Chagas projects in Central American that the WHOCC is becoming increasing involved with. |
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LSU WHOCC and KSCQZD have an international collaboration aimed at developing a GIS-based databasing, reporting, and disease modeling application for anthrax throughout Kazakhstan. WHOCC personnel are providing GIS/GPS training, logistical support, and modeling approaches, while working cooperatively with GIS personnel from KSCQZD, to develop a historical database of the disease and a near real-time GIS-based monitoring program. |
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WHOCC personnel are active in developing instructional tools and GIS-based applications for bioterrorism and emergency first response. Additionally, WHOCC personnel also provide GIS consultation and expertise to several FEMA projects. This work began prior to Katrina, but the WHOCC relationship is rapidly growing with recovery efforts. |
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Dr. Curtis has been active with the Office of Public Health for several years now. The WHOCC has several collaborative projects with OPH. |
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Family Road of Greater Baton Rouge
The WHOCC is working in collaboration with Family Road and the Healthy Start Program to investigate, model, and develop targeted intervention efforts to improve the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) in Baton Rouge. IMR in the area is higher than the national average and through collaboration the WHOCC is developing a GIS-based approach to manage IMR data. |
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Outside Collaborators |
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