The illustration portrays the global fight against mosquito-borne disease as a layered, interconnected system. Mosquitoes swarm across a faint map of the world, their paths intersecting with symbols of data, movement, and human intervention. Open hands suggest both vulnerability and control, while dotted lines and directional arrows hint at analysis, prediction, and response unfolding across borders.

The image reflects Erin Mordecai’s three-pronged approach to understanding disease. Close observation, reflected in the repeated insect forms, informs the study of mosquito lifespans and traits. Broader patterns emerge as those details connect to global transmission routes shaped by climate and environment. Mathematical logic and forecasting are embedded in the structured pathways and balanced composition, pointing to future outbreaks before they occur. Together, the elements convey science in motion, spanning microscopes, data sets, and international collaboration to anticipate and mitigate the spread of disease worldwide.