Gabriel Yan

Gabriel Yan serves as an Assistant Research Scientist specializing in Mosquito Biology at the Illinois Natural History Survey, part of the University of Illinois system. His research focuses on mosquito ecology, vector-borne diseases, and the interactions between environmental factors and mosquito populations.

Dr. Yan's research interests span several critical areas in vector biology:

• Mosquito species assemblages and surveillance methods
• Vector competence of Culex mosquitoes for avian Plasmodium
• Dynamics of invasive mosquito species
• Effects of environmental factors on mosquito abundance and microbiome
• Larval ecology and its carry-over effects on adult mosquito traits

Analysis of Dr. Yan's recent publications reveals a strong focus on Culex mosquitoes, particularly examining their role in disease transmission, responses to environmental changes, and population dynamics. His work combines field studies with laboratory investigations to understand mosquito biology across multiple dimensions including ecological, physiological, and microbial aspects.

Dr. Yan has been active in publishing high-impact research, with multiple publications in 2023-2024 in journals such as PloS One, Frontiers in Tropical Diseases, Frontiers in Microbiology, and Parasites and Vectors. His work shows strong collaboration with researchers across institutions, indicated by the multiple co-authors on his publications.