We would like to acknowledge the following institutions and academic offices for their immense help and support:
- Liu Institute for Global Issues – UBC
- CARE housing Society Vancouver BC
- President Office UBC
- VP Research & International Office UBC
- VP Students Office UBC
- Faculty of Graduate Studies UBC
- Faculty of Science UBC
- Zoology Department – UBC
- Microbiology and Immunology Department – UBC
- Center for Microbial Diseases and Immunitiy Research – UBC
- Neglected Global Diseases Initiative – UBC
- Asociation of Latinamerican Students – UBC
- University of Tolima- Colombia
