Dr. Carl Lowenberger, Professor and Canadian Research Chair in Parasitology and Vectors of Disease, SFU Biological Sciences discusses the era of global change, how are diseases changing, and what are the new, old, or continuing disease risks we face. Are Ebola, Chikungunya, and Chagas disease new, different, or are we simply more aware of them through instantaneous news availability? What is the risk that climate change will bring these to the forefront of our consciousness? Do you go out of your way to avoid disease? How can we help those who live in endemic areas and suffer from one disease after another? This talk discusses diseases that exist, and the effects of climate change on their global distribution and potential effects in new regions. The challenge to decision makers is to base conclusions on broad scientific data as part of the risk assessment process.