Inaugural address Prof. Dr. Sander Koenraadt

In May 2024 Prof. dr Sander Koenraadt is appointed as professor Ecology and Control of Disease Vectors at Wageningen University. He will give his inaugural lecture, entitled: ‘Blood, sweat, and fears’ on Friday 21 March 2025 at 16.00 hours at Omnia building (105), Wageningen Campus, Hoge Steeg 2, 6708 PH Wageningen, the Netherlands.

Find more information about the inaugural lecture via this link.

Appointment to professor Ecology and Control of Disease Vectors

‘We face many challenges,’ Koenraadt observes. ‘For instance, the tiger mosquito is becoming increasingly common in the Netherlands. This biting mosquito is a vector for diseases that can cause serious health problems, such as dengue fever and the Zika virus. In parts of Europe, the West Nile virus is on the rise, and in Africa, malaria is becoming a greater issue due to resistance against existing treatments.’ 

To address all these problems, both fundamental and applied research is needed. Koenraadt explains, ‘Wageningen University & Research offers a unique environment for multidisciplinary research. By collaborating with medical faculties, governments, and other research institutes, we can play a leading role in the Netherlands in tackling these global problems.’

Read more about his appointment to professor Ecology and Control of Disease Vectors.