Lawrence Reeves

Dr. Lawrence Reeves is an Assistant Professor and Research Assistant Scientist at the Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory, University of Florida. His research focuses on molecular techniques for mosquito surveillance, control, and understanding mosquito-environment interactions. He specializes in applying DNA barcoding, metabarcoding, and environmental DNA (eDNA) to study mosquito biodiversity and vector-pathogen dynamics in Florida ecosystems.

Reeves holds a Ph.D. (2017) and M.S. (2013) from the University of Florida, and a B.S. in Conservation Biology from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (2006). His work emphasizes translating molecular biology into practical tools for mosquito management, including blood meal analysis and invasive species detection.

Research interests include mosquito-host interactions, impacts of invasive species (e.g., Burmese pythons), and ecological roles of mosquitoes in Florida's biodiversity. Key projects involve developing novel surveillance methods and assessing how environmental changes affect vector-borne disease risks.

Publications span mosquito taxonomy, host preferences, and ecological impacts, with a focus on improving surveillance technologies and understanding vector biology. His lab collaborates on field studies and molecular analyses to address real-world public health challenges.