Centre For Research In Infectious Diseases

Centre For Research In Infectious Diseases (Crid) is a non-profit organization specializing in medical entomology and infectious disease research. The entity provides critical services to the U.S. federal government in vector surveillance, population genomics, and infectious disease control. Crid's expertise encompasses molecular analysis, entomological activities, and training related to infectious disease surveillance. The organization has established itself as a valuable partner in monitoring and controlling vector-borne diseases, particularly in Africa, through its collaborations with various federal agencies.

Crid has secured prime federal contract awards from both civilian and defense agencies. A recent $500,364 firm fixed price definitive contract from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Pittsburgh tasks Crid with conducting a population genomics approach to track Anopheles stephensi invasion in Central Africa. This project, set to conclude in January 2028, aims to strengthen infectious disease surveillance and control through vector population monitoring and genomic analysis. Additionally, Crid was awarded a $147,960 firm fixed price purchase order by the Department of the Navy for vector surveillance services, which included technical assistance, molecular analysis, and entomological activities. As a subcontractor, Crid has partnered with ABT Associates Inc. on multiple federal contracts, providing technical assistance, molecular analysis, research, and training related to infectious disease surveillance and control. These subcontracts have involved projects on insecticide resistance, vector ecology, population monitoring, and tick-borne disease tracking.

In the realm of federal grants, Crid has secured a prime award from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. This project grant (R01AI150529) focuses on monitoring the development of resistance to the novel insecticide clothianidin in Anopheles gambiae mosquitoes, with a duration from May 2020 to April 2025. As a subgrantee, Crid has contributed to diverse projects. In collaboration with Jhpiego Corp, Crid is involved in the SEMBE II project, which aims to strengthen malaria control efforts in Cameroon's North Region. Working with Institut Pasteur, Crid has undertaken tasks related to tick and mosquito collection, identification, and analysis for genomic studies. These activities include species identification, specimen pooling, and database management, contributing to broader research efforts on vector-borne diseases. Through these grant-funded projects, Crid continues to advance scientific understanding and practical approaches to combating infectious diseases in Africa and beyond.