Gabriel Hamer

Dr. Gabriel Hamer is a Professor in the Department of Entomology at Texas A&M University, affiliated with the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. His research focuses on the ecology and control of vector-borne diseases transmitted by arthropods such as mosquitoes, ticks, and kissing bugs. He employs multidisciplinary approaches including molecular biology, landscape epidemiology, and ecological modeling to study disease transmission dynamics. Notably, his work addresses Chagas disease, SARS-CoV-2 in animals, and vector control strategies.

Education:

• B.S. in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois
• M.S. in Natural Resources and Environmental Science, University of Illinois
• Ph.D. in Fisheries and Wildlife, Michigan State University

Research Interests:

• Vector-host interactions and disease amplification
• Development of vector control tools (e.g., kissing bug traps, systemic insecticides)
• One Health approaches to zoonotic disease management
• SARS-CoV-2 transmission in domestic and wildlife populations

Publications highlight his work on Trypanosoma cruzi transmission, SARS-CoV-2 in pets, and mosquito-borne diseases like West Nile virus. He serves as Subject Editor for the Journal of Medical Entomology and previously chaired the American Committee of Medical Entomology.

Advocacy and outreach include community programs for Chagas disease surveillance in Mexico and studies on mosquito control in South Texas colonias. His lab emphasizes fieldwork and applied solutions to reduce disease risks in humans and animals.