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Kevin J Vogel is an Associate Professor in the Department of Entomology at the University of Georgia's College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences. His research focuses on the physiology of insect disease vectors, particularly mosquitoes and kissing bugs, investigating how microbial symbionts and peptide hormones regulate development and reproduction.
- University: University of Georgia
- School: College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences
- Department: Entomology
- Academic Rank: Associate Professor
Research interests include:
- Microbial influence on larval mosquito development
- Peptide hormone regulation of mosquito reproduction
- Host-microbe interactions in kissing bugs (Rhodnius prolixus)
- Role of symbiotic bacteria in B vitamin acquisition
- Experimental manipulation of host-microbe associations
- Comparative genomics in vector insects
Lab news highlights include the NSF CAREER Award (2023), recent PhD defenses by Nia Keyes-Scott and Carissa Gilliland, and collaborative fieldwork in Arizona with Dr. Eva Novakova. The lab moved to a new facility at Cedar St Building C Room 530H in 2024.
- NSF CAREER Award (2023)
Recent publications focus on vector physiology, microbiome dynamics, and symbiosis mechanisms. Student advisees include Nia Keyes-Scott (PhD), Ashley McCormick (MS), Carissa Gilliland (PhD), and current students Quail Collins, Sara Martin, and Liam Ash.
