CEVBD News and Events

Veterinary faculty present research and attend doctoral defenses in China

A pair of faculty members from the College of Veterinary Medicine recently visited four different universities in China to present research as guest speakers.

Roman Ganta builds on connections in India

Roman Ganta, veterinary professor and director of the Center of Excellence for Vector-Borne Diseases, recently returned to his home country of India where he was able to establish connections for new professional partnerships.

Steady support from a cutting-edge medical and veterinary technology company has now added up to $1 million for a key Kansas State University research center.

Cumulative gift for Kansas State University's Center of Excellence for Vector-Borne Diseases from Abaxis reaches $1 million

CEVBD Spring National Meeting

May 5, 2018
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Hilton Garden Inn and Conference Center - Manhattan, KS

First Campus Conference

The Center of Excellence for Vector-Borne Diseases convenes scientists at Kansas State University who share common interests in research and collaboration.

Australia and New Zealand

Roman Ganta advances tick-borne research in Australia and New Zealand

CEVBD in Grenada

Kansas State University collaboration looks at tick-borne disease research in the Caribbean

Red Meat Allergy

Dr. Roman Ganta's live interview on KMAN News Radio on tick bites and red meat allergy.

Dangers of the The Lone Star Tick - video

Vector-borne diseases researcher explains connection between Lone Star ticks and red meat allergies

The Mercury

Health threat more of a concern to people repeatedly exposed to particular tick.


Latest gift brings Abaxis support of Center of Excellence for Vector-Borne Diseases to $750,000

The Center of Excellence for Vector-Borne Diseases has received a $250,000 gift from Abaxis, matching support it gave in 2015 and 2016.

Vector-borne disease center established

A $250,000 gift from diagnostics company Abaxis to the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine has helped establish the new Center of Excellence for Vector-Borne Diseases.

College of Veterinary Medicine establishes Center of Excellence for Vector-Borne Diseases at Kansas State University

Kansas State University is establishing the Center of Excellence for Vector-Borne Diseases in the College of Veterinary Medicine. It will be led by Roman Ganta, professor of diagnostic medicine and pathobiology. Ganta researches vector-borne pathogen infections.

Abaxis gives $250,000 for newly established Center of Excellence for Vector-Borne Diseases at Kansas State University

A gift of $250,000 from Abaxis will benefit the new Center of Excellence for Vector-Borne Diseases at Kansas State University.

Vectoring in on a new research center

The College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University is announcing the establishment of a new center of excellence that will focus on helping to control infectious diseases in both humans and animals. The Center of Excellence for Vector-Borne Diseases (CEVBD) was publicly launched April 8 under the guidance of Dr. Roman Ganta, professor of diagnostic medicine and pathobiology. The center also received a $250,000 gift from Abaxis, whose representative, Dr. Dennis Bleile, senior director, R&D, attended the ceremony and presented a check.