

One Health Center for Zoonoses and Tropical Infectious Diseases
CENTERED ON A ONE HEALTH PHILOSOPHY
Researching the interconnectedness of the planet.
We’re focused on veterinary research aimed at understanding and combating zoonotic, vector-borne and other infectious diseases affecting human health, animal health, and livestock production — both in St Kitts and Nevis and around the Caribbean and Central America.
LATEST RESEARCH FROM OUR CENTERS
Uncover the latest from our research team.
Advancing DVM and Partner Engagement in Zoonoses and Tropical Veterinary Medicine
Founded in 2013, the One Health Center for Zoonoses & Tropical Veterinary Medicine continues to reveal research to help combat infectious diseases.
Publications in 2022
Research Volunteers and Research Assistants participated in studies in 2022
Postgrad Students engaged in research in 2022.
Presentations in 2022

MEET OUR CENTER DIRECTOR, PROFESSOR SOUVIK GHOSH
Center Director & Associate Professor, Infectious Diseases
Dr. Ghosh, Director of the One Health Center for for Zoonoses and Tropical Infectious Diseases, is helping lead our One Health initiative.
By researching the connections between systems and advancing the understanding that animals, people, and the planet are interconnected, Dr. Ghosh and his team of researchers are positively impacting global health.
OUR FACULTY HAVE A PASSION FOR GLOBAL HEALTH
Our research team comprises faculty from across the globe—many with experience at international agencies. Students engage in research and benefit from being taught by research leaders in their field— helping them develop into career-ready graduates.


ONE HEALTH CENTER FOCUS AREAS
We seek to understand the connections between people, animals, and the planet.
By uncovering the relationships between human and animal health, the One Health Center research team provides evidence of how to positively impact global health.
Whether we’re sequencing the whole genomes of a pig rotavirus-A strain or improving diagnostic methods for Strongyloides stercoralis, our researchers are at the forefront of conducting veterinary research aimed at improving the health of people, animals, and the planet.
- Zoonotic, Vector-Borne and Other Tropical Infectious Disease
- Antimicrobial and Anthelmintic Resistance
- Health Management of Priority Livestock and Fish Food and Feed Safety
GET INVOLVED IN THE ONE HEALTH CENTER
We welcome Ross Vet students, researchers and those passionate about infectious disease research to connect with us in better understanding the connections that join us.


Join us in promoting global health through research with the One Health Center for Zoonoses & Tropical Veterinary Medicine.