Hala Elsayed

Hala Elsayed is a Lecturer in the Department of Biology at Gonzaga University. She specializes in vectors and vector-borne diseases, with a focus on ticks and pathogens like Babesia and Anaplasma. Her research integrates genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics to develop anti-tick and transmission-blocking vaccines.

• B.Sc. in Chemistry/Entomology, Cairo University
• MSc. in Medical Entomology, Cairo University
• Ph.D. in Medical Entomology, Cairo University and Washington State University
• Post-doctoral Fellow at Washington State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, USDA Agricultural Research Service

Her work spans:

• Molecular characterization of tick-pathogen interactions
• Functional analysis of parasite and vector genes
• Development of tick control strategies
• Identification of stage-specific biomarkers
• Transgenic parasite models
• Transmission-blocking vaccine research

Publications highlight her expertise in tick molecular biology, parasite development, and vector control technologies. Collaborations with USDA and WSU demonstrate interdisciplinary approaches to combating tick-borne diseases.