Belize Vector and Ecology Center (BVEC)
Established in 1994, the Belize Vector & Ecology Center, or BVEC, is committed to providing an outstanding research platform for investigating a wide variety of ecological and public health concerns. Located in Orange Walk Town, Belize, Central America, BVEC is a field station managed by University of Notre Dame Eck Institute for Global Health and Department of Biological Sciences faculty, Dr. John P. Grieco and Dr. Nicole L. Achee. Through partnership with Belize Ministry of Health officials, domestic and international students, and researchers from around the world, BVEC ensures knowledge transfer and capacity building within local, regional and international public health arenas.