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A doctoral student at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln is using AI to predict when insect-borne viruses could leap to humans—potentially stopping outbreaks before they start. His generative models simulate future virus strains up to a year ahead, giving public health officials a vital early warning. Awarded a $25,000 Fast Grant for bold, unconventional research, he’s now building tools like high-performance computing and a user-friendly dashboard to turn his vision into reality. Motivated by his experience with limited healthcare in Ethiopia, Fentaw aims to use AI not just for prediction, but to reshape global health preparedness—one viral threat at a time.

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