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Sassan AsgariView profile

Professor

University of QueenslandAustralia

Professor Sassan Asgari leads research on insect-virus interactions at the University of Queensland's School of the Environment. His lab investigates evolutionary adaptations in mosquito-pathogen systems, particularly dengue virus transmission mechanisms, utilizing molecular approaches including next-generation sequencing and bioinformatics. Research focuses on three primary areas: identifying pro-/anti-viral factors in mosquitoes, examining non-coding RNAs in host-pathogen interactions, and exploring microbiome impacts on viral replication. Research interests center on arthropod vectors, viral evolution, and host immune responses. Current projects examine Wolbachia-mediated virus blocking, epigenetic regulation of mosquito immunity, and RNAi pathways in insect antiviral defenses. The lab employs cutting-edge genomic tools to dissect vector competence mechanisms and develop novel disease control strategies. Publications consistently focus on molecular virology in mosquito vectors, with recent work emphasizing Wolbachia symbiont interactions, RNA modifications in antiviral responses, and viral inhibition mechanisms. Article keywords reveal strong emphasis on epigenetics, vector competence, and host-microbe coevolution across virology and molecular entomology domains. While no major scientific awards are documented, extensive research contributions include 169 peer-reviewed articles and 13 book chapters. The lab maintains collaborations with global health organizations and supervises graduate researchers in vector biology projects. Future work aims to translate basic research into field-applicable vector control methods.

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George ChristophidesView profile

Professor

Imperial College LondonUnited Kingdom

George Christophides is a Professor of Infectious Diseases and Immunity at Imperial College London and Director of the Vector Immunogenomics and Infection Laboratory. He holds adjunct roles at the Cyprus Institute and has held visiting positions at institutions globally. His research focuses on mosquito immunity, malaria transmission, and climate change impacts on health. He completed his PhD at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has led international projects funded by the Wellcome Trust and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. His work includes developing gene drive strategies to engineer malaria-resistant mosquitoes and advancing synthetic biology tools. He is an elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology and contributes to global health policy through organizations like the IPCC and IAP. Education: PhD (2000) and BSc (1993) from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Academic roles include Reader (2009–2011) and Senior Lecturer (2005–2009) at Imperial College London, as well as leadership roles at the Cyprus Institute (President 2020–2021, Associate Dean 2014–2020). Research interests span vector biology, microbial interactions, and climate change's role in disease spread. Key contributions include sequencing mosquito genomes and pioneering functional genomics. His lab explores mechanisms to block malaria transmission, such as targeting Plasmodium sporogony and engineering resistant populations via gene drives. Collaborations with institutions worldwide emphasize translational research and global health equity. Awards: Wellcome Trust Investigator (2015–2021), Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology. His work is supported by grants from the Gates Foundation and European initiatives. He advises on climate change adaptation and vector-borne disease control, authoring reports for the IPCC and IAP. Grants and collaborations include projects on gene drive efficacy, climate modeling for disease vectors, and microbiome effects on mosquito immunity. His lab's interdisciplinary approach integrates genomics, immunology, and environmental science to address global health challenges.

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Lison LarocheView profile

Researcher

Imperial College LondonUnited Kingdom

Lison Laroche is a Researcher at the Department of Life Sciences within the Faculty of Natural Sciences at Imperial College London. Their work focuses on medical entomology, vector biology, and arbovirus transmission dynamics. They hold a PhD in Medical Entomology from the University of Montpellier, alongside an MSc in Medical and Veterinary Entomology, and a BSc in Biological and Ecological Sciences from international institutions in Canada and France. Research interests include understanding sand fly-Phlebovirus interactions, Toscana virus transmission ecology, and improving vector control strategies such as the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT). Their studies explore pathogen persistence in vectors, life-history tradeoffs in infected sand flies, and the epidemiological implications of vector-pathogen interactions. Recent work emphasizes colony maintenance of sand fly species and experimental infection protocols to advance disease mitigation strategies. Publications highlight contributions to vector competence research, pathogen co-infection dynamics, and the development of chemical sterilization methods for tsetse flies. Their interdisciplinary approach bridges entomology, virology, and ecology to address global health challenges posed by vector-borne diseases.

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Emily RemnantView profile

Research Fellow

University of SydneyAustralia

Dr Emily Remnant is an **Early Career Development Fellow** at the **University of Sydney**, affiliated with the **School of Life and Environmental Sciences** within the **Faculty of Science**. Her research focuses on understanding how insects adapt to environmental changes, particularly through genetic and genomic approaches. She investigates insecticide resistance mechanisms in insects and viral impacts on beneficial species like honey bees. Key techniques include next-generation sequencing, metagenomics, and controlled laboratory experiments combined with field studies. **Research Interests**: Genetics, evolutionary biology, insect ecology, honeybee health, virology, and environmental genomics. Her work bridges laboratory and field research to uncover molecular mechanisms underlying evolutionary responses in insects. **Grants and Collaborations**: Recent grants include projects on Varroa mite impacts on Australian bees and genome evolution studies. She collaborates with institutions like the Sydney Institute of Agriculture and the Marie Bashir Institute. **Affiliations**: Member of the **Sydney Institute of Agriculture**, associated with the **Behaviour, Ecology and Evolution (BEE) Lab**, and linked to the **Marie Bashir Institute**. Her research has been featured in media outlets such as ABC Rural and the University of Sydney News, highlighting her work on immunizing bees against viruses. **Labs and Teams**: Leads projects within the BEE Lab, focusing on honeybee pathology, viral dynamics, and ecological adaptations. Active in interdisciplinary research addressing global challenges in agriculture and conservation.

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Andreas JürgensView profile

Professor

Technical University of DarmstadtGermany

Prof. Dr. Andreas Jürgens serves as Dean for Student Affairs at the Technical University of Darmstadt, Department of Chemical Plant Ecology. His research focuses on plant-pathogen interactions, floral mimicry, pollination biology, and chemical ecology. He investigates how plants adapt to ecological challenges through mechanisms like carrion/dung mimicry and employs molecular methods to study fungal and phytoplasma pathogens in agricultural systems. Key areas: Phytoplasma infection dynamics, entomopathogenic fungi, pollinator-prey conflicts, and olfactory communication in plants and animals. Notable work includes studies on Cacopsylla psyllids, Botrytis cinerea strains, and the ecological roles of floral scent and color. Research extends to animal behavior, including rhino dung communication and bumblebee learning, demonstrating interdisciplinary approaches. His publications emphasize plant defense mechanisms, pathogen-vector relationships, and evolutionary trade-offs in multispecies interactions.

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Richard RandallView profile

Professor

University of St AndrewsUnited Kingdom

Prof Richard Randall is a Professor (Re-engaged) in the School of Biology at the University of St Andrews. His research focuses on understanding how viruses, such as influenza and paramyxoviruses, evade the immune system's interferon response. He explores mechanisms to develop attenuated vaccines and antiviral drugs. His work has revealed critical insights into viral interactions with innate immunity, including how viruses block interferon signaling and induce protective immunity. Education: Ph.D., University of Leeds B.Sc., University of Leeds Research Interests: Prof Randall’s studies center on viral immune evasion, interferon signaling pathways, and the molecular biology of paramyxoviruses and influenza viruses. His lab investigates how viruses manipulate host defense mechanisms to establish infections and identifies targets for novel therapies. Grants & Projects: Funded by the Wellcome Trust for studies on paramyxovirus interactions with interferon systems (2014–2020). Contributions to research on SARS-CoV-2 antibody detection and vaccine development. Labs & Teams: His research is conducted in the Biomedical Sciences Research Complex, collaborating with experts in virology, immunology, and molecular biology. Key collaborations include work on interferon pathways and viral pathogenesis.

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Taylor DonaldsonView profile

Researcher

Texas A&M UniversityUnited States

Taylor Donaldson is an Assistant Research Scientist in the Department of Entomology at Texas A&M University, affiliated with the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences. His research focuses on tick-host-pathogen interactions, leveraging spatial analyses and modeling to develop integrated tick management strategies. He collaborates with Dr. Pete Teel and contributes to Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension initiatives. Donaldson holds a B.S. and M.S. in Biology from West Texas A&M University, and a Ph.D. in Entomology from Texas A&M University. His expertise spans medical/veterinary entomology, acarology, and spatial modeling. His research integrates field studies with advanced technologies like Raman spectroscopy for tick species identification and fecal analysis. He investigates zoonotic diseases such as tularemia and rickettsioses, examining geographic distribution shifts and host-pathogen relationships. Key contributions include modeling tick infestation dynamics and assessing climate impacts on tick distributions. Donaldson’s work bridges ecological research and applied pest management, addressing both public health and veterinary challenges posed by tick-borne pathogens. He has published extensively on tick biology, spatial epidemiology, and novel diagnostic methods.

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Francisco FerreiraView profile

Researcher

Texas A&M UniversityUnited States

Dr. Francisco Ferreira is an Assistant Research Scientist in the Department of Entomology at Texas A&M University, affiliated with Texas A&M AgriLife Research. He holds a DVM and PhD from the Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil, with advanced training in Preventive Veterinary Medicine. His research focuses on wildlife disease ecology, vector-borne pathogens, and molecular techniques like metagenomics to study host-vector-pathogen interactions. Education: D.V.M., Federal University of Minas Gerais M.S. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Minas Gerais Ph.D. in Parasitology, Federal University of Minas Gerais Dr. Ferreira investigates how habitat changes influence disease transmission, particularly pathogen spillover from domestic animals to wildlife. He uses cutting-edge methods to study vector competence in mosquitoes and ticks, and collaborates with Dr. Gabriel Hamer’s lab to develop diagnostics for zoonotic viruses. His work bridges veterinary medicine, ecology, and public health through the One Health framework. Research Highlights: Mosquito-borne disease dynamics, tick-pathogen interactions, and molecular surveillance of emerging zoonoses. His recent studies include SARS-CoV-2 transmission in pets and wildlife, avian malaria in Hawaiian birds, and Leishmania diversity in bats. He actively engages in interdisciplinary projects involving metagenomics, transcriptomics, and field epidemiology to address global health challenges. No formal awards are listed in the provided text, but his publications reflect significant contributions to parasitology and vector biology. Labs/Teams: Member of Dr. Gabriel Hamer’s Vector Biology Lab at Texas A&M, contributing to AgriLife’s mission in applied research and extension services.

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Lorenzo MariView profile

Associate Professor

Polytechnic University of MilanItaly

Lorenzo Mari is an Associate Professor at Politecnico di Milano, affiliated with the Department of Electronics, Information, and Bioengineering. He is part of the Ecology group and focuses on quantitative analysis of ecological and epidemiological systems. His research emphasizes spatiotemporal dynamics of diseases like cholera and schistosomiasis, leveraging mathematical models to understand transmission patterns, human mobility impacts, and environmental drivers. He also explores marine plastic pollution, seagrass connectivity, and climate change effects on biodiversity. Key research areas include waterborne disease modeling, metapopulation dynamics, and One Health approaches to pandemic preparedness. He collaborates internationally on projects such as schistosomiasis control in Africa and microplastic pollution in the Mediterranean. Teaching roles include courses on Industrial Ecology and General Ecology for graduate students in Energy Engineering and Sustainable Architecture. Recent publications highlight innovations in epidemic thresholds, spatially explicit models for disease spread, and the interplay between climate change and parasite ecology. His work integrates remote sensing, mobility data, and computational tools to address real-world challenges in public health and environmental management.

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Caroline DewarView profile

Lecturer

Lancaster UniversityUnited Kingdom

Dr. Caroline Dewar is a Lecturer in Parasitology at the University of Lancaster's Faculty of Health and Medicine, within the Biomedical and Life Sciences department. Her research focuses on mitochondrial function in African trypanosomes, aiming to elucidate cellular mechanisms underlying mitochondrial quality control pathways and their implications for human diseases like neurodegenerative disorders and metabolic conditions. Her work also informs potential drug discovery for parasitic infections. Dr. Dewar's laboratory investigates how trypanosomes, which cause devastating diseases in humans and cattle, manage mitochondrial dysfunction. By studying these evolutionarily unique eukaryotes, her research bridges fundamental biology and applied medicine. She actively supervises PhD and MSc students in trypanosome mitochondrial biology and can be contacted at c.dewar1@lancaster.ac.uk for inquiries. Her professional activities include participation in international conferences (e.g., EMBO Workshop on Protein Quality Control, Swiss Trypanosomatid Meeting) and peer-review roles for journals like PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases and Journal of The Royal Society Interface . She is affiliated with the Microbes, Pathogens and Immunity research group and has engaged in outreach activities such as the Furness STEM Show and UlverSTEM festivals. Dr. Dewar's research outputs include studies on mitochondrial protein quality control, ATP synthase structure-function relationships, and the role of mitochondrial DNA in trypanosome biology. Her work highlights the unique adaptations of these parasites and their relevance to broader cellular biology and human health.

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Astrid CollingroView profile

Researcher

University of ViennaAustria

Profile Astrid Collingro is a Senior Scientist at the University of Vienna's Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science , within the Division of Microbial Ecology (DOME) . Her work focuses on the evolution and ecology of chlamydial symbionts, particularly their transition from protist symbionts to animal/human pathogens. She joined the university in 2003 and employs comparative 'omics, phylogenetic analysis, and cultivation techniques in her research. Research Interests Chlamydiae symbiosis and pathogenesis Microbial community dynamics in marine and terrestrial ecosystems Genomic adaptations of intracellular bacteria Evolutionary transitions from mutualism to parasitism Recent Research Trends Her recent work emphasizes coral-associated chlamydiae, fish pathogens, and environmental chlamydiae's ecological roles. Key findings include the role of gene gain in symbiont evolution and the coexistence of chlamydiae with other microbes like Endozoicomonas in corals. Grants & Projects Leads the 2020–2024 Towards functional ecology of environmental chlamydiae project (Research funding). Labs & Teams Part of the DOME research group, collaborating on microbial ecology and pathogen evolution studies.

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Jonathan OliverView profile

Associate Professor

University of Minnesota Twin CitiesUnited States

Jonathan Oliver is an Associate Professor in the Division of Environmental Health Sciences at the University of Minnesota's School of Public Health. A public health entomologist, he studies tick-borne diseases, vector-pathogen interactions, and vaccine development. His NIH-funded research examines how microbial communities influence disease transmission and tick range expansion. Research highlights: Symbiont-mediated pathogen inhibition in ticks Environmental drivers of vector-borne disease spread Novel surveillance tools (e.g., nanopore sequencing) Honors include Delta Omega Society membership. He leads projects on Anaplasma phagocytophilum mutations and paratransgenic tick development.

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David SwigonView profile

Professor

University of PittsburghUnited States

David Swigon is a Professor of Mathematics at the University of Pittsburgh's Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on applying mathematical models to biological systems, including DNA mechanics, protein-DNA interactions, cell migration, and immune system dynamics. He holds a PhD from Rutgers University and maintains a dedicated research website. Research Interests: Swigon's work bridges mathematical theory with biological complexity, with key areas including stochastic modeling of viral infections, nonlinear dynamics of biochemical systems, and biomechanical simulations of cellular processes. His recent projects explore sepsis pathophysiology, cytokine networks, and surgical tissue mechanics. Notable Contributions: His 2025 studies on viral reproductive cycles and DNA topology reveal novel insights into stochastic mechanisms and structural motifs. Earlier work, such as the 2014 model of pneumococcal infection dynamics, demonstrates interdisciplinary integration of immunology and mathematics. Professional Affiliations: Swigon is affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh's Mathematics Research Center and contributes to the Department of Mathematics' academic leadership. His work frequently addresses translational challenges in medicine and ecology.

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Katherine FitzgeraldView profile

Professor

University of Massachusetts Chan Medical SchoolUnited States

Katherine Fitzgerald is Professor and Vice Chair of Medicine at UMass Chan Medical School, holding the Worcester Foundation Research Chair. She directs research on innate immune signaling pathways. Her laboratory investigates: Innate immune receptors and inflammasomes Nucleic acid sensing mechanisms Interferon and cytokine biology Host-pathogen interactions Recent publications focus on cell death pathways, viral immunity, and immune regulation. Notable honors include: National Academy of Sciences membership Milstein Award for cytokine research Thermo-Fischer Meritorious Career Award She mentors graduate students and postdocs through multiple NIH-funded projects on infectious disease and inflammation. Her work bridges basic immunology and therapeutic development.

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Sean PragerView profile

Associate Professor

University of SaskatchewanCanada

Sean Prager is an Associate Professor in the Department of Plant Sciences at the University of Saskatchewan, within the College of Agriculture and Bioresources. His research focuses on insect ecology, including both fundamental studies of multitrophic interactions and adaptive traits, and applied work on ecologically sustainable pest management strategies, particularly for disease vectors. He holds an adjunct role in the Department of Biology and collaborates widely on interdisciplinary projects. Education: Ph.D. in Entomology from Brock University (Canada) and B.A. in Biology from Clark University (USA). His research group emphasizes understanding insect behavior, plant-pathogen-vector interactions, and the impacts of biotic/abiotic stressors on ecological systems. Current projects include developing economic thresholds for pea aphid management, evaluating climate change impacts on pest distributions, and investigating plant defense signaling pathways in phytoplasma-infected insects. Led by the Prager Lab, his work bridges fundamental ecology with applied solutions, with a focus on crops like lentil, faba bean, and potato. The lab provides limited virus detection services for plant diseases and collaborates on pollinator protection strategies. Recent publications highlight innovations in molecular diagnostics, pest behavior analysis, and sustainable IPM approaches.

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