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Dr. Yoosook Lee is an Assistant Professor at the Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory of the University of Florida. Her research focuses on molecular ecology, population genomics, and bioinformatics of arthropod vectors, particularly Aedes and Anopheles mosquitoes. She investigates population divergence, dispersal, and genetic variations linked to insecticide resistance and pathogen resistance, with applications in vector control strategies like CRISPR-based genetic modification. Her work combines next-generation sequencing with traditional genotyping to develop tools for species identification and pathogen detection.
Her research emphasizes translating ecological and evolutionary studies into practical vector control methods, such as auto-dissemination and gene drive technologies. She has mentored numerous undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral researchers, many of whom have co-authored peer-reviewed publications with her. Dr. Lee’s lab collaborates on global projects, including studies on Anopheles malaria vectors in Africa and Aedes species in the Americas.
Key research areas include CRISPR-Cas9 applications, invasive mosquito surveillance, and genomic analysis of resistance mechanisms. She advocates for improved surveillance capacity and resource allocation to address vector-borne disease threats. Her work bridges basic and applied research, aiming to reduce the public health impact of vector-borne diseases.
