Tulane Zika Virus Experts

Pierre Buekens, M.D.

W.H. Watkins Professor and Dean & Director of the Office of Global Health, Director of the Center for Emerging Reproductive Epidemiology

Dean Pierre Buekens' research focuses on reproductive epidemiology, including neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and pregnancy

Dawn Wesson

Associate Professor

Professor Wesson is a national expert in vector-borne diseases spread by mosquitoes.