معرفی
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.
