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How a USF student鈥檚 personal battle with dengue helped develop mosquito-fighting AI
Farhat Azam is using artificial intelligence to help fight mosquito-borne illnesses. As a doctoral student at USF, she is helping develop a smart mosquito trap that can identify disease-carrying species and alert health officials in real time. Her work aims to protect communities from future outbreaks and save lives.
July 28, 2025Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation, Student Success
Mosquito watch: USF researchers urge use of global dashboard in light of recent malaria cases
People are encouraged to be 鈥渃itizen scientists鈥� and upload photos of any mosquitoes that they find.听By identifying the species of mosquito, the team can determine its potential for carrying diseases and alert local authorities to its location.
June 29, 2023Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation