Bruce Noden

Dr. Bruce Noden is an Associate Professor in the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology at Oklahoma State University, affiliated with the Institute for Biosecurity & Microbial Forensics. His research focuses on medical and veterinary entomology, particularly the detection of human pathogens in insect vectors. He holds a B.S. in Biology from Houghton College (1989) and a Ph.D. in Immunology & Infectious Diseases from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (1995).

His work emphasizes tick and mosquito-borne pathogens, including studies on Rickettsia, Ehrlichia, and West Nile virus. Recent projects include investigating how woody plant encroachment alters vector distributions and pathogen transmission dynamics in the Great Plains. He collaborates with colleagues on interdisciplinary projects addressing vector ecology and One Health challenges.

Dr. Noden’s publications highlight vector behavior, pathogen detection methods, and the impact of environmental changes on disease ecology. His research spans topics like tick species speciation, mosquito community responses to urbanization, and molecular diagnostics for livestock pathogens. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, but his contributions to vector-borne disease research are substantial.

He advises no listed students but engages in outreach efforts, including educational materials on ticks and mosquito-borne diseases. His lab is part of a broader network addressing biosecurity and microbial forensics at Oklahoma State.