معرفی
Jeb P. Owen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Entomology at Washington State University, specializing in parasitic disease ecology and vector-host interactions. His research bridges medical entomology with agricultural systems, focusing on how vertebrate immune responses shape arthropod vector dynamics and pathogen transmission.
- Education: Ph.D. in Medical & Veterinary Entomology (U. California-Riverside, 2007)
- Current Projects: USDA-funded studies on organic poultry disease ecology, NIH-SEPA HEAL project for STEAM education
Research Themes: Ecological immunology of bird-ectoparasite systems, landscape epidemiology, and multidisciplinary science education initiatives. His work addresses USDA-ORG priorities by optimizing organic farming practices through holistic parasite/pathogen analysis.
Publications: Over 34 peer-reviewed articles with impact factors ranging from 1.3 to 57, including high-profile journals like Science, Ecology, and Trends in Parasitology. Key findings include host immune tolerance mechanisms in Galápagos mockingbirds and soil-pathogen interactions in poultry environments.
Scientific Awards:
- USDA-NIFA Grant (2017-51106-27026)
- NIH SEPA Grant #1R25GM129814-01
- Shortlisted for Southwood Prize (2020)
Student Mentorship: Advises Ph.D. candidates in Interdisciplinary Doctoral Program and Entomology, with alumni including Kendra Weston (2024), Olivia Smith (2019), and Cami Jones (2015). His lab trains students in field ecology, immunology, and science communication.
Laboratory Initiatives: The Owen Lab investigates disease systems across wildlife, livestock, and human interfaces. Current projects include landscape-scale parasite transmission modeling, STEAM-based curricula for infectious disease education, and soil microbiome studies for pathogen resistance in organic poultry systems.
