David Bruce Conn

David Bruce Conn is the Henry Gund Professor of Biology at Berry College, located in Rome, Georgia. His primary affiliation is the Department of Biology, where he integrates biomedical, veterinary, and environmental perspectives through a One-Health approach. His research focuses on parasitic diseases, insect vectors, and invasive species impacting global ecosystems. Conn’s work spans diverse environments from the Everglades to the Arctic and involves field studies in both domestic and international locations.

Education: B.S. from Lee College, M.S. from Morehead State University, and Ph.D. from the University of Cincinnati. Teaching interests include Invertebrate Zoology, Entomology, and the intersection of Science and Religion.

Research emphasizes invertebrate zoology, entomology, and parasitology. Key areas include the functional ultrastructure of parasites, life cycle dynamics of helminths, and the ecological roles of invasive species. His studies address emerging health threats from vectors like mosquitoes and Acanthamoeba, as well as climate change impacts on disease transmission.

Publications highlight advancements in parasite morphology, One-Health biosurveillance, and interventions against zoonotic pathogens. His work frequently combines ultrastructural analysis with field-based epidemiology, yielding insights into both basic biology and applied public health strategies.

Conn advises students on projects blending laboratory and fieldwork, though no specific advisee names are listed. His research has been supported by grants focusing on invasive species, vector-borne diseases, and environmental monitoring technologies. He collaborates internationally on issues like drug-resistant Acanthamoeba strains and global parasite distribution patterns.