Amy Kristine Bei is an Associate Professor at the Yale School of Public Health within the Department of Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases . As Affiliated Faculty of the Yale Institute for Global Health , her work bridges Malaria Research , Genomic Surveillance , and Global Health initiatives across Sub-Saharan Africa. Co-leads G4 Group in Senegal Member of Janeway Society and Microbiology program Part of Yale Combined Program in Biological and Biomedical Sciences Her multidisciplinary research combines Population Genetics , Systems Biology , and Experimental Genetics to study Plasmodium falciparum dynamics in declining transmission settings. Key focuses include Genotype-specific Immunity development, Vaccine Candidate Validation , and Vector-Parasite Interactions . Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals consistent themes: Drug Resistance Monitoring in Senegal, Vaccine-induced Neutralization of diverse parasite strains, Mosquito Salivary Biomarkers for exposure detection, and Genomic Epidemiology of malaria transmission clusters. Methodologically, she emphasizes Field-deployable Solutions and CRISPR-Cas9 Functional Analysis .
Prof. Dr. Uli Beisel is a Professor of Human Geography at the Institute of Geographical Sciences, Freie Universität Berlin, Germany. She leads the working group on Geographies of Global Inequalities , where her research bridges medical anthropology, science and technology studies (STS), and political geography. Education & Academic Training While the current text does not provide explicit details of degrees or prior posts, her extensive publication record since 2007 evidences a long-standing engagement with African field sites and global health debates. Research Interests Medical anthropology of infectious disease control, especially malaria Science & technology studies of global health innovations (e.g., transgenic mosquitoes, rapid diagnostic tests) Multispecies geographies and the politics of coexistence with disease vectors Border and migration studies in West Africa, focusing on EU externalisation policies Critical global health governance and the bioeconomy of scientific experimentation Her work interrogates how seemingly simple artefacts—mosquito nets, diagnostic kits, mobile labs—become entangled in complex social worlds, reshaping relations between states, scientists, and local communities. Publication Trends Across 50+ outputs (2010-2024) Beisel consistently combines ethnographic detail with theoretical sophistication, shifting from early studies on decentralised energy technologies in Madagascar and Ghana to a sustained focus on malaria control, genetically modified mosquitoes, and the politics of immunity and diagnostics in Burkina Faso, Ghana and Tanzania. Recent work extends this lens to Aedes-borne disease risk in Tanzanian port cities and the socio-technical imaginaries surrounding modular vaccine manufacturing in Africa. Scientific Awards & Fellowships No specific awards are mentioned in the provided text. Doctoral Advising & Grants The page congratulates Dr. Madlen Hornung for a successful 2023 PhD defence on Ethiopian livestock politics, implying Beisel supervises doctoral researchers. No detailed list of grants or advisees is supplied. Laboratories & Research Teams Beisel heads the Geographies of Global Inequalities group within Human Geography, Institute of Geographical Sciences, FU Berlin. Office hours are offered in hybrid mode every Monday 13:00-14:00 CET, signalling an active, ongoing engagement with students and collaborators.
Flaminia Catteruccia is the Irene Heinz Given Professor of Immunology and Infectious Diseases at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Her research focuses on malaria vector biology, mosquito reproductive physiology, and Plasmodium-mosquito interactions. She leads translational efforts to develop gene drive systems, Wolbachia endosymbionts, and life-shortening compounds for malaria control. Education: Ph.D. in Molecular Entomology, Imperial College London (1999) Her lab investigates molecular mechanisms of mosquito fertility, hormonal signaling pathways (e.g., 20-hydroxyecdysone), and physiological factors enabling Plasmodium development. Fieldwork collaborations in Malawi and Kenya enhance understanding of natural vector-parasite dynamics. Recent publications highlight CRISPR-based sterilization, gene drive docking sites, and metabolic interactions between mosquitoes and pathogens. Awards include the Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator title, Faculty Scholar Award, and the ‘Most Powerful Women’ award. Grants: Multiple NIH R01 awards (2015-2028) for malaria vector research The lab collaborates with Kamuzu University Malawi, ICIPE Kenya, and Harvard Chan School teams to combat insecticide resistance and develop innovative malaria control tools.
Dr. Christine Navarre serves as Adjunct Professor in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at LSU School of Veterinary Medicine and Professor in LSU School of Animal Sciences, while also functioning as Extension Veterinarian for LSU AgCenter. Her career integrates academic instruction, clinical practice, and extension services focused exclusively on food animal systems, particularly beef cattle health and management. Her educational foundation includes: DVM from LSU School of Veterinary Medicine (1990) MS from Texas A&M University (1994) Dr. Navarre's research centers on applied ruminant parasitology in southern climates, with significant contributions to gastrointestinal nematode control and disaster response for livestock operations. Her clinical expertise drives innovations in beef cattle preventive medicine, while her extension work translates research into practical herd health management strategies. Recent publications address emerging challenges like hurricane-related livestock fatalities and antimicrobial stewardship. Her publication record demonstrates consistent impact across parasitology, disaster medicine, and food animal production, with notable emphasis on practical applications for beef producers. The 2022 study on mosquito-borne livestock mortality after Hurricane Laura exemplifies her focus on climate-related production challenges, while her ongoing work with the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology addresses systemic veterinary workforce issues. Dr. Navarre's exceptional recognition includes: Triple 2023 awards: Food Animal Speaker of the Year, LA Veterinarian of the Year, Beef Quality Assurance Educator American Association of Bovine Practitioners Distinguished Service Award (2019) El Toro Award for Food Animal Medicine Excellence (2010) Norden Distinguished Teaching Award (1997) As an educator, she lectures across veterinary and animal sciences programs on food animal medicine, leveraging her Diplomate status with the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. Her leadership extends to presidential roles in major veterinary organizations, where she shapes national discourse on bovine practice and veterinary community development. Though no dedicated research lab is documented, her work through LSU AgCenter creates direct pathways for research translation to producers.
Dr. Sarah R. Michaels serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease at Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, where she applies her expertise in medical entomology and vector-borne disease epidemiology to address critical public health challenges in vulnerable communities. Education: PhD in Tropical Medicine, Tulane University MSPH in Parasitology, Tulane University BA in Environmental Studies, University of Rochester Her research program centers on arbovirus transmission ecology and vector control practices , with particular focus on how natural disasters exacerbate disease transmission through disrupted infrastructure and altered vector habitats. She investigates health disparities in vector-borne disease burden and develops community resilience frameworks to strengthen neighborhood-level response capabilities. This work integrates field-based entomological surveillance with social epidemiological methods to create practical interventions for at-risk populations. Professional Experience: Entomologist at City of New Orleans Mosquito Control Board Infectious Disease Epidemiologist at Louisiana Office of Public Health (including emergency response leadership during Hurricanes Katrina/Rita) Lecturer at Northeast Regional Center for Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases, Cornell University Dr. Michaels maintains active engagement with public health practice through community outreach initiatives and operational research partnerships. She has trained numerous public health professionals in vector identification techniques and mentored student practicum projects focused on local disease prevention. Her teaching in SPHU 1020 emphasizes the intersection of biological systems and community health, preparing students for field applications of epidemiological principles. She actively develops local field opportunities for students in New Orleans neighborhoods, creating hands-on learning experiences in vector surveillance and community-based intervention design. Her research approach emphasizes practical solutions for vector-borne disease control in resource-constrained and disaster-affected settings.
Dr. Robert K. D. Peterson is a Professor of Entomology in the Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences at Montana State University, where he also serves as Director of the Online Masters Program in Environmental Sciences. He joined MSU in 2002 and was promoted to Professor in 2011. Dr. Peterson received his Ph.D. in Entomology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1995 and maintains an adjunct appointment in the Department of Entomology at his alma mater. Dr. Peterson's research program centers on agricultural and biological risk assessment, with three interconnected focus areas: Biotechnology risk - including glyphosate-tolerant crops, Bt crops, and plant-based biopharmaceuticals Invasive species risk - particularly human health risks from vector-borne diseases like West Nile Virus Pesticide risk - comparative assessments of different control methods and their environmental impacts His additional research interests include plant-stress ecophysiology, with particular focus on wheat physiological responses to the wheat stem sawfly, and integrated pest management theory with emphasis on economic decision levels. Dr. Peterson has developed innovative approaches to comparative risk assessment that integrate multiple lines of evidence for improved environmental health decision-making. Dr. Peterson teaches Biological Risk Assessment (ENSC 407, LRES 507) each Fall Semester, and Insect Ecology (ENTO 510) and Special Topics Seminar (ENTO 594) in even years during Spring Semester. His teaching reflects his expertise in risk assessment methodology and ecological principles. Professional Recognition With 112 refereed publications and 14 book chapters to his name, Dr. Peterson has established himself as a leading researcher in agricultural risk assessment. His work spans entomology, environmental science, agricultural science, and risk assessment fields. Mentorship and Collaboration Dr. Peterson currently supervises four MS students and has successfully guided 11 graduate students to completion throughout his career. His research group, the AgBiosafety Entomology Group, fosters interdisciplinary collaboration across entomology, plant science, environmental toxicology, and risk assessment disciplines.
Professor Fabio Augusto Milner is a faculty member at Arizona State University's School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences, where he serves as Director of Mathematics for STEM Education and Co-Director for Outreach and Educational Programs at the Simon A Levin Mathematical, Computational, and Modeling Sciences Center. He also holds affiliate status with the Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation. His research spans mathematical biology, with particular expertise in structured population models for demography, epidemiology, and ecology. Education: Ph.D. in Mathematics, University of Chicago, 1983 M.S. in Mathematics, University of Chicago, 1979 Licenciado in Mathematics, Universidad de Buenos Aires, 1976 Professor Milner's research focuses on developing mathematical models structured by age, sex, immunological variables, and other relevant factors to study population dynamics, disease transmission, and ecological systems. His work integrates theoretical analysis with practical applications, particularly in epidemiological modeling where he has pioneered approaches that connect individual-level immunological processes with population-level disease spread. He has made significant contributions to understanding tumor growth, schistosomiasis transmission, and two-sex demographic models. His recent publications demonstrate continued focus on mathematical modeling of biological systems, with increasing attention to educational applications. The articles show a progression from theoretical population models to more applied work in epidemiology, ecology, and mathematics education, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach that bridges pure mathematics with real-world problems in public health and education. Scientific Awards: Champion, First Argentine Mathematical Olympiad (OMA), 1970 Professor Milner has advised 19 doctoral students throughout his career, including Robert Álvarez, Youngjoon Cha, and Ruijun Zhao. His research has been supported by multiple NSF grants, including projects on preparing future mathematics faculty and scaling professional development models for algebra through precalculus teaching. He has served on editorial boards for Mathematical Population Studies and Mathematical Modeling of Natural Phenomena, and has organized several major conferences including the Computational and Mathematical Population Dynamics (CMPD) series and the Mathematical Innovative Methods and Models of Biosciences Workshop (MIMMO-BIO). He leads research teams through the Mathematical, Computational, and Modeling Sciences Center at ASU, collaborating with interdisciplinary researchers to develop mathematical approaches for addressing complex problems in biological and social systems, with recent work focusing on integrating immunological and epidemiological models at multiple scales.
Ayman Khattab is an Adjunct Professor of Parasitology at the University of Helsinki, specializing in malaria research for over 20 years. He established a malaria research lab at the University of Helsinki in 2007, focusing on Plasmodium falciparum and Anopheles mosquitoes. His roles include Principal Investigator and supervisor in multiple doctoral programs, including Biomedicine and Population Health. Research interests center on malaria pathogenesis and control strategies: Novel mosquito vector control methods using 3D screen technology Immune interactions between mosquitoes and human hosts Complement system evasion by P. falciparum Surface antigens as virulence factors in malaria parasites His work integrates immunology, parasitology, and tropical medicine, with recent publications analyzing complement inhibitors, vaccine delivery systems, and sustainable mosquito control. Research spans both laboratory and field studies, particularly in Tanzania.
Heidi Pullmann-Lindsley serves as an Assistant Professor of Biology in the Department of Biological and Molecular Sciences at George Fox University, having joined the institution in 2024. Her educational background includes: PhD in Cellular, Molecular, Health and Disease Biology from Baylor University (2024) BS in Biology from Westmont College (2019) Her research expertise focuses on arthropod vector control and insect chemosensory systems, with direct applications in public health and vector-borne disease prevention through the study of disease-carrying insects like mosquitoes. Dr. Pullmann-Lindsley has significant research experience as a research assistant for an NIH-sponsored project on mosquitoes (2022-2024) and with the American Mosquito Control Association (2021-2022), in addition to instructing anatomy and physiology laboratories at Baylor University in 2021.
Anna-Sofie Stensgaard is an Associate Professor in the Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. Her research focuses on understanding vector-borne disease distributions and dynamics in a changing climate, with particular emphasis on the intersection between environmental change and disease ecology. As a vector and disease ecologist, Dr. Stensgaard's research aims at unraveling local to global scale drivers of vector-borne disease distributions and dynamics. Her work focuses on quantifying the effect of climate change versus other environmental drivers to make the best possible predictions about future disease spread and trends. Her research group employs a multidisciplinary approach combining field-collected and lab-based experimentally derived data with statistical and mathematical modeling to understand how anthropogenic changes such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and habitat disruption influence the distribution, dynamics and interactions between vectors, pathogens, hosts and reservoir species. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on climate change impacts on parasitic and vector-borne diseases, with particular attention to schistosomiasis, trematode infections, dengue fever, and Fasciola species. She has increasingly incorporated environmental DNA techniques into parasitology research and has developed modeling approaches for disease prediction and early warning systems. Her work spans multiple continents with significant research activities in Africa, Europe, and Denmark. Dr. Stensgaard leads the EU Horizon 2020 project PREPARE4VBD (www.prepare4vbd.eu) and maintains an active research group called 'Parasites, Vectors and the Environment.' She has published 49 research outputs and contributed to 6 media engagements, demonstrating her commitment to both academic research and public science communication. Her work on climate-driven 'species-on-the-move' has been particularly impactful for public engagement with climate change issues. Her research addresses mosquito-, tick-, and snail-borne diseases such as Rift Valley fever, West Nile virus, TBE, and fascioliasis, with applications for improving model-based predictions and enhancing preparedness for emerging vector-borne and parasitic diseases of humans and animals. She advocates for integrating climate change education into both medical and veterinary curricula, reflecting her commitment to the One Health approach that connects human, animal, and environmental health.
René Bødker is a Senior Researcher in the Vector Group within the Section of Animal Welfare and Disease Control at the Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. With over 30 years of experience, he specializes in monitoring and quantifying vector-borne disease transmission across Africa and Europe, and currently heads the Danish national vector surveillance program. Dr. Bødker's research focuses on quantifying and predicting transmission potential in time and space using robust mechanistic transmission models driven by detailed environmental and meteorological data. His work attempts to mimic biological processes step by step through modular approaches including: 'Biting daily rate' calculations 'Vector survival rate' estimations 'Virus development time in the vector' measurements His recent publication trends show a strong focus on vector-borne diseases in Northern Europe, particularly tick-borne encephalitis, West Nile virus, and African Swine Fever. His work integrates field surveillance data with sophisticated modeling approaches to address critical questions about disease transmission dynamics and risk assessment in changing climatic conditions. Dr. Bødker leads the Vector Group, which operates sentinel monitoring sites for ticks, mosquitoes and biting midges across Denmark (www.myggetal.dk). The group is actively involved in outbreak investigations both domestically and internationally, and works on identifying and ranking emerging vector-borne disease risks in Denmark.
Dr. Chris John Potter is a Professor of Neuroscience at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where he has been faculty since 2010. His research program investigates neural mechanisms of olfaction in disease-transmitting insects, particularly malaria mosquitoes. Dr. Potter leads the Christopher Potter Lab, developing genetic tools like the Q-system to study sensory processing and behavior. Education: Ph.D. in Genetics, Yale University (2002) B.A. in Molecular and Cell Biology, University of California, Berkeley (1996) Postdoctoral Fellowship in Neuroscience, Stanford University (2010) Research focuses on: Neural circuit basis of olfactory behaviors in Drosophila and mosquitoes Development of genetic tools for neural manipulation Chemosensory mechanisms guiding mosquito host-seeking and oviposition Translational applications for vector-borne disease control Recent publications emphasize mosquito neurobiology, genetic tool development, and olfactory coding mechanisms. His work consistently integrates molecular genetics with systems neuroscience approaches. Honors and Awards: NIH R21 Grants (NIAID 2018, NINDS 2015) Johns Hopkins Discovery Award (2017) Malaria Research Institute Pilot Award (2015) Whitehall Foundation Grant (2011) Damon Runyon Fellowship (2003) The Potter Lab ( potterlab.johnshopkins.edu ) develops transgenic approaches to study sensory processing. Current projects investigate mosquito olfactory circuits using calcium imaging, single-cell sequencing, and behavioral assays. Dr. Potter collaborates with public health researchers to translate basic discoveries into vector control strategies.
Louisiana State University of AlexandriaUnited States
Kariali Ekamber is a Professor at Sambalpur University in the School of Life Sciences, Odisha, India. With an academic career spanning nearly three decades, he has established himself as a prominent researcher in plant physiology with a specialized focus on rice biology. His academic journey at Sambalpur University includes serving as Professor since 1997, and previously as Head of the School of Life Sciences and Reader in Biotechnology from 1995 to 2015. Dr. Ekamber's research interests center on rice physiology, particularly examining tiller development, grain filling mechanisms, ethylene signaling pathways, and starch biosynthesis. His work investigates how environmental factors influence rice growth patterns and yield potential, with particular attention to the physiological mechanisms that limit grain filling in modern high-yielding rice varieties. He has also expanded his research to include UV-B resistance in rice and mosquito vector control in tribal areas of India. His publication record shows consistent output with 81 publications that have garnered 20,337 reads and 746 citations. Recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate continued active research, with numerous book chapters and articles focusing on rice development, stress responses, and evolutionary aspects. His work reveals a trend toward increasingly interdisciplinary research, connecting plant physiology with climate change adaptation, food security, and public health concerns. Dr. Ekamber collaborates extensively with Pravat Mohapatra's Lab and has co-authored works with researchers including Trupti Mohapatra, Iswar Baitharu, Sushanta Dash, Sudhanshu Sekhar, and Kaushik Das. His research spans plant physiology, biotechnology, entomology, and nutritional science, demonstrating a broad scientific approach to agricultural challenges. His work on wild rice relatives like Oryza rufipogon provides valuable insights into stress tolerance mechanisms that could be transferred to cultivated varieties, addressing critical challenges in climate-resilient agriculture.
Louisiana State University of AlexandriaUnited States
Dennis Muhanguzi is a Senior Lecturer at Makerere University, specifically in the Department of Biomolecular and Biolaboratory Sciences within the College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity. With over 15 years of research experience, he has established himself as an expert in molecular epidemiology of vector-borne diseases affecting livestock in Uganda and East Africa. Dr. Muhanguzi's educational background includes a PhD in Molecular Epidemiology from Makerere University and the University of Edinburgh, an MSc in Molecular Biology from Makerere University, and an MSc in International Animal Health from the University of Edinburgh, UK. His academic journey reflects a strong foundation in both molecular biology and veterinary sciences. His research primarily focuses on the molecular epidemiology of tsetse and tick-borne diseases, with particular emphasis on host-parasite interactions essential for parasite transmission. Dr. Muhanguzi's work spans veterinary parasitology, molecular diagnostics, zoonotic diseases, and infectious disease epidemiology. His recent publications indicate a strong emphasis on the development of diagnostic tools for acaricide resistance, spatial and temporal analysis of disease vectors, and the epidemiology of transboundary animal diseases in East Africa. Dr. Muhanguzi has published 82 scientific articles that have received 44,391 reads and 1,223 citations on ResearchGate. His research output shows consistent productivity with numerous publications in 2024 and 2025, indicating active and ongoing research programs. The trend in his publications demonstrates a growing focus on innovative diagnostic approaches, molecular characterization of pathogens, and the application of advanced technologies like nanopore sequencing in veterinary epidemiology. His scientific contributions include: Development and validation of the Rapid Tick exposure Test (RaTeXT) for detecting acaricide resistance in cattle ticks Spatio-temporal analysis of tsetse fly density in Uganda Studies on the prevalence and seasonal variation of tick-borne haemoparasites in cattle Research on the distribution of invasive Rhipicephalus microplus ticks in Uganda Investigations into transboundary animal diseases affecting small ruminants Dr. Muhanguzi's research has practical applications for livestock health management and disease control in East Africa. His work on acaricide resistance and novel tick control approaches addresses critical challenges facing livestock production in the region. His research often involves multi-country collaborations, indicating strong international research networks. He leads "Dennis Muhanguzi's Lab" at Makerere University, which focuses on molecular epidemiology of vector-borne diseases, although specific details about the lab's size and composition are not provided in the available information.
Nantes-Atlantic National Veterinary, Food and Agro-Food SchoolFrance
Julie Reveillaud is a Researcher at INRAE affiliated with the University of Montpellier, specializing in ecogenomics of insect-microbe symbiosis. Awarded an ERC Starting Grant in 2020 for her RosaLind project, she investigates Wolbachia-mosquito interactions to develop novel control strategies against infectious diseases like West Nile virus. Education: PhD in Biotechnology, Ghent University (2011) Master in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Wageningen University (2004) Master in Bioprocess Engineering, University of Montpellier (2003) Licence in Life Sciences, University of Paris 6 (1999) Her research integrates Microbiome Dynamics , Symbiotic Mechanisms , and Pathogen Control Strategies , leveraging ecogenomics to analyze bacterial communities in disease vectors. The RosaLind project examines Wolbachia's genetic variability, symbiont-organ interactions, and the pWCP plasmid's potential for biological control. Scientific Recognition: ERC Starting Grant 2020 (1 of 38 French awardees) Leading the 'Diversity, Genomes and Microorganism-Insect Interactions' research unit at INRAE's Occitanie-Montpellier center, she coordinates international collaborations to advance vector-borne disease control through multidisciplinary approaches in biology, computer science, and mathematics.
