Justin Harbison

Justin Harbison is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences at Loyola University Chicago, based at the Health Sciences and Lake Shore Campuses. He holds academic and administrative roles within the Parkinson School of Public Health, focusing on mosquito-borne disease ecology and public health interventions. His research emphasizes mosquito population dynamics in urban environments, particularly in stormwater infrastructure, and evaluates larvicide and adulticide efficacy against vectors like Culex pipiens. He advises a local mosquito abatement district and collaborates on studies assessing pesticide resistance and disease control strategies.

Education:

• PhD in Public Health, University of California, Los Angeles
• MS in Entomology, University of Florida
• Bachelor's in Geography and Environmental Studies, Macalester College

Research Interests:

Dr. Harbison focuses on the interface between urban development and vector-borne disease transmission. His work examines how stormwater management systems influence mosquito productivity, evaluates innovative control methods (e.g., larvicides, adulticides), and investigates mechanisms of pesticide resistance in Culex species. He combines field studies with ecological analyses to inform public health policies and vector control practices.

Recent Article Trends:

Recent studies highlight his focus on Culex pipiens resistance to S-methoprene, seasonal mosquito productivity patterns in Chicago’s storm sewers, and microbiota influences on larval habitats. His work bridges entomology, environmental science, and public health, addressing urgent issues like West Nile Virus control in urban settings.

Advising & Collaborations:

He supervises student research projects through the mosquito abatement district partnership and collaborates with institutions like the University of Florida and CDC. No specific grants are detailed in the provided materials, but his work aligns with NIH-funded topics in vector biology and environmental health.

Labs/Teams:

His research is affiliated with Loyola’s Center for Health Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CHIE), where he contributes to translational research in disease prevention and environmental health interventions.