Vector-borne disease expert (IMAGE) University of Massachusetts Amherst Caption Stephen Rich is a professor of microbiology and executive director of the CDC-designated New England Center of Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases (NEWVEC) at UMass Amherst. Credit UMass Amherst Usage Restrictions None License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.