by Aleksandar Nikolajevic | Jun 11, 2026 | Institute
New EU project on a chikungunya vaccine Chikungunya, a viral disease transmitted by the Asian tiger mosquito, is becoming more prevalent in Europe as a result of climate change. Whilst Austria has so far only recorded imported cases, local outbreaks have occurred in...
by Aleksandar Nikolajevic | May 29, 2026 | Newsletter
May 2026 Newsletter Summary: Outbreak status: As of 20 May 2026, eleven cases (two suspected) and three deaths linked to an expedition cruise ship; additionally, 41 confirmed cases in Argentina in the first four months of 2026 Pathogen: Andes virus (family...
by Aleksandar Nikolajevic | May 20, 2026 | Institute
Podcast: “Chikungunya Virus – a tropical disease in Europe?” Chikungunya fever — long considered a tropical disease — is spreading increasingly into Europe, carried by mosquitoes that have expanded their range as temperatures rise. The name...
by Aleksandar Nikolajevic | May 20, 2026 | Event, Guest Lecture, Past Events
11.06.2026 | Guest Lecture: Prof. Daniel Rawle "Uncovering mechanisms of infection and disease for emerging arboviruses" Pharmacology lecture hallPeter-Mayr-Straße 1, 6020 Innsbruck Thursday, June 11, 2026 3:00 PM Prof. Daniel Rawle from the Emerging Viral...
by Aleksandar Nikolajevic | May 19, 2026 | Institute
Podcast: “Ticks – the danger in tall grass?” Ticks are small but consequential: every year, their bites transmit thousands of cases of tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) and Lyme disease across Austria and Central Europe. Knowing how to protect yourself —...
