معرفی
Andrew Nuss is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Agriculture, Veterinary and Rangeland Sciences at the University of Nevada, Reno. His research delves into the neurohormonal signaling of insects, particularly focusing on gut peptide hormones and their influence on insect behavior, digestion, and nutrient storage. His work spans ticks, mosquitoes, and other arthropods of agricultural, medical, and veterinary importance, with applications in insecticide discovery and genetic manipulation.
Education:
- B.S., Entomology, Purdue University, 1998
- M.S., Entomology, Purdue University, 2000
- Ph.D., Entomology, University of Georgia, 2008
Research Interests:
Dr. Nuss explores the intricate physiology of neurohormonal signaling in insects, with a spotlight on peptide hormones of the gut. His projects investigate:
- Peptide receptor targeting for novel insecticide development
- Gut-brain signaling in feeding and metabolism
- Genomic editing (e.g., CRISPR-Cas9) in ticks and mosquitoes
- Blood digestion dynamics in disease vectors like Ixodes scapularis
Publication Trends:
From 2019 to 2024, his work has increasingly focused on multi-omics approaches to understand tick and mosquito physiology, with key themes including insulin-like peptide signaling, blood digestion enzymes, and genetic manipulation techniques. Notable contributions include advancing CRISPR protocols for Ixodes scapularis and identifying anti-tick vaccine targets.
Scientific Awards:
No specific awards are listed in the provided text.
Advising & Grants:
While no students are explicitly named, his extensive collaboration with researchers like Monika Gulia-Nuss and others suggests active mentoring. His work likely involves NSF CAREER or similar funding, given the scope of his genomic and physiological studies.
Labs & Teams:
Dr. Nuss operates within a collaborative framework, often working with the Gulia-Nuss lab on tick genomics and gene editing, and likely supervises a team of graduate students and postdocs in his UNR lab focused on insect neuroendocrinology.
