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Douglas Brackney is an Adjunct Assistant Professor and Clinical Assistant Professor of Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases at the Yale School of Public Health. He also serves as an Assistant Scientist at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, where his laboratory investigates the cellular and molecular mechanisms of arbovirus-mosquito midgut interactions to identify targets for novel vector control strategies.
- Education: PhD in Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology (2007) from Colorado State University
His research spans vector biology, viral transmission, and RNA interference, with a focus on mosquito and tick vectors of arboviruses (e.g., dengue, Powassan, Sindbis). His work leverages mechanistic modeling, genomics, and experimental approaches to understand vector competence and develop interventions for diseases like arbovirus infections and tick-borne pathogens.
Recent publications highlight his contributions to mosquito small RNA genomics, Arbovirus-like particle generation, and vector control via permethrin treatment. These studies span virology, entomology, and computational biology, emphasizing vector-midgut dynamics and host-pathogen interactions.
Brackney collaborates with researchers like Philip Armstrong and Virginia Pitzer, focusing on emerging infections and vector-borne disease modeling. His lab is affiliated with the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station and Yale's Emerging Infections Program.
