72 - Introduction about the symposium of association collaborations

Abstract: The purpose of the symposium is to share information about the related several associations for mutual interests in the field of mosquito and vector surveillance and control and look for potential collaborations for exchange of information about legislation issues, training, and funding resources. The associations included American Mosquito Control Association, Entomological Society of American (ESA)'s vector networkers, National Association of City and County Health Officer (NACCHO)'s vector control group, and the Society of Vector Ecology (SOVE), and the technical advisory organization-CDC/Division of the Vector-Borne Disease (DVBD). Each organization will introduce their mission statement, goal, and program about vector control training, legislation issues, and possible collaboration projects in the future.