Michael Quinlan

Michael Quinlan, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Physiology at Midwestern University, holding cross-appointments across multiple colleges, including the College of Veterinary Medicine, Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine, and Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine. His academic career spans roles in the College of Graduate Studies, Health Sciences, Optometry, Dental Medicine, and Pharmacy. Quinlan earned his Ph.D. in Physiology from Arizona State University (1992), an M.S. from Arizona State University (1982), and a B.S. from the University of California, Riverside (1975).

His research focuses on insect physiology, particularly respiration in terrestrial insects and excretion mechanisms in blood-feeding insects like ticks and Rhodnius prolixus. Key areas include tick-borne disease transmission (e.g., Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever), arthropod respiratory adaptations, and water balance strategies in desert species.

Recent publications highlight studies on Rhipicephalus sanguineus ticks as RMSF vectors, CO₂ anesthesia effects on Drosophila, and tracheal system scaling in beetles. His work bridges entomology, epidemiology, and evolutionary biology.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed, though his extensive publication record reflects sustained research contributions. He advises across interdisciplinary programs but no specific student names are provided.

Quinlan’s labs and teams collaborate on vector-borne disease ecology and insect physiological adaptations, though specific lab names are not mentioned in available texts.