AMCA Annual Meeting 2025 - OnDemand

Dr. Kristen Healy, Ph. D. Related Seminars and Products

Associate Professor

Louisiana State University

Dr. Kristen Healy is an Associate Professor at Louisiana State University, where she specializes in applied mosquito surveillance and control related projects, and research on the impacts of public health pest control on non-target organisms. She is also the current president of the AMCA and has been actively involved in public engagement and education as it relates to mosquito control. 

Dr. Kyndall Dye-Braumuller, MS, PhD Related Seminars and Products

Research Assistant Professor

University of South Carolina

Dr. Kyndall Dye-Braumuller is a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the University of South Carolina where she studies arboviruses, mosquito-borne disease transmission dynamics, and application of remote sensing techniques to vector-borne disease epidemiology and mosquito vector biology/ecology. She earned her Ph.D. in Epidemiology from the University of South Carolina researching the epidemiology of tick-borne disease in El Salvador. She earned her M.S. in Entomology from the University of Kentucky studying sublethal impacts of a pyrethroid on mosquito flight behavior. She also has three years’ experience working at Harris County Public Health Department Mosquito and Vector Control Division as the Vector Surveillance Manager. 

Dr. Sarah Wheeler, Ph. D. Related Seminars and Products

Laboratory Director

Sacramento Yolo MVCD

Sarah Wheeler was introduced to the world of mosquito control while studying the role of wild birds in the spread of West Nile virus. She went on to earn a Ph.D. at the University of California, Davis, investigating the overwintering mechanisms of West Nile virus with Dr. William Reisen. Sarah started working as the Biologist at Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District in 2015 where she conducted applied research on product efficacy, emerging products, and application techniques. Currently, she is the Laboratory Director at Sac-Yolo MVCD where she oversees the surveillance arm of the District’s operations working to provide actionable data that is used to select and escalate mosquito control strategies.

Dr. Angela Caranci, MS, PhD Related Seminars and Products

Assistant DM/Vector Ecologist

Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District

Originally from the Mid-Atlantic area, Dr. Angela Caranci completed a M.S. in Entomology & Wildlife Ecology from University of Delaware and a PhD in Medical Zoology from Uniformed Services University. After a brief post-doc in the Viral and Rickettsial Diseases Department at Navy Medical Research Center, Caranci moved to California and joined Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District as Vector Ecologist. In 2020, she served as interim District Manager and has since continued on as Assistant District Manager/Vector Ecologist.

Broox Boze, Ph. D. Related Seminars and Products

Technical Director

Vector Disease Control International

Dr. Broox Boze is the Technical Director for Vector Disease Control International (VDCI) and has a Ph.D. from Colorado State University. As a specialist in emergency response, she has developed protocols and coordinated surveillance and management operations with various local, county, state and federal organizations. When she is not coordinating emergency response activities, she oversees research and development activities for VDCI to ensure the intervention strategies used are environmentally friendly and avoid non-target effects. Boze currently serves as the Industry Director for the American Mosquito Control Association and is President of the West Central Mosquito and Vector Control Association.

Mr. Alden Estep Related Seminars and Products

Research Entomologist

USDA-ARS Center for Medical, Agricultural, and Veterinary Entomology

Dr. Alden Estep is a Research Entomologist in the Mosquito & Fly Research Unit of the Center for Medical, Agricultural, and Veterinary Entomology. His laboratory studies the mechanisms underlying insecticide resistance in mosquitoes and flies, develops new methods to rapidly assess resistance and pathogens in field populations, and develops effective mitigation strategies for the control of resistant arthropods. He has published more than 60 articles related to insect toxicology, genomics, and insecticide resistance and served on graduate committees through an adjunct appointment. He has also given numerous presentations, lectures, and webinars on insecticide resistance and RNA interference.

Lindsay Baxter, M.S. Related Seminars and Products

Project Manager

Cornell University/NEVBD-TEC

Lindsay Baxter manages the pesticide resistance monitoring program within the Northeast Regional Center for Excellence in Vector-borne Diseases (NEVBD). She received her M.S. in Entomology with a concentration in medical entomology and public health from Cornell University in May of 2021. Her thesis explored the environmental associations of Powassan virus and Ixodes scapularis ticks in a hotspot in Southern Maine. Baxter is one of nine students to complete a M.S. through the NEVBD. In her current role, she works with mosquito control and public health professionals throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions to identify and further investigate pesticide resistance in medically important ticks and mosquitoes.

Dr. Whitney Qualls, PhD Related Seminars and Products

Assistant Director

Anastasia Mosquito Control District

Dr. Whitney Qualls obtained her B.S. in Biology from the University of the Cumberlands, Williamsburg, Kentucky, a M.S. in Medical Entomology from Auburn University, Auburn, AL, and a Ph.D in Medical Entomology from the University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.  Her expertise and training are in vector ecology and behavior and applied operational vector control strategies. She has over 15 years of experience working at the local and state level in mosquito surveillance and control.  Dr. Qualls is the Assistant Director at Anastasia Mosquito Control District (AMCD), St. Johns County, Florida. She has over 80 peer-reviewed publications.

Dr. Brian Byrd, PhD, MSPH Related Seminars and Products

Professor

Western Carolina University

Professor of Environmental Health at Western Carolina University

Quesia Martins Related Seminars and Products

PhD Student

Fundação Oswaldo Cruz

Biologist with a Master's degree from the State University of Southwest Bahia. She has been a member of the research group "Society, Environment, and Development," focusing on control of vectors of sanitary importance. Currently, she is a Ph.D. candidate in the Tropical Medicine Graduate Program at the Oswaldo Cruz Institute/FIOCRUZ, researching monitoring insecticide resistance in anopheline mosquitoes in regions with high malaria incidence in Brazil.

Madeleine Craig, Undergraduate Student Related Seminars and Products

Vector Biologist

Western Carolina University

Madeleine Craig is an undergraduate student (Biology) at Western Carolina University.

Dr. Cynthia Connelly, PhD Related Seminars and Products

Chief Entomologist

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Dr. Roxanne Connelly is the Chief Entomologist, Entomology and Ecology Team Lead for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, Division of Vector-borne Diseases, Arboviral Disease Branch in Fort Collins, CO, USA.  She leads a team of experts focused on public health applied research, vector surveillance and control, arboviral disease ecology, and emergency response for vector control.  Prior to moving to Fort Collins, Dr. Connelly spent 17 years on the faculty of the University of Florida working directly with mosquito control programs and county extension agents throughout Florida addressing mosquito research needs as well as training and extension programming centered on mosquito biology and control and medical entomology. She mentored graduate students and taught Mosquito Biology, Mosquito Control, Insecticide Resistance, Mosquito Morphology and Identification, and Integrated Mosquito Management.  She is a Past-President of the American Mosquito Control Association and the Florida Mosquito Control Association. She currently serves as Lead for the Oropouche Vector/Entomology Task Force at CDC.

Dr. Kristina Lopez, PhD Related Seminars and Products

Research Entomologist

North Shore Mosquito Abatement District

Kristina Lopez is the Research Entomologist at the North Shore Mosquito Abatement District in Northfield, IL. She earned her PhD in entomology at the University of Wisconsin - Madison studying adluticide effectiveness and insecticide resistance in Culex pipiens and Culex restuans. 

Benjamin Nyman Related Seminars and Products

Postdoctoral Researcher

University of California Riverside

I am a postdoctoral  researcher in  Karthik Chandrasegaran's lab studying Aedes ecology at the University of California Riverside. I am interested in how traits and populations vary across southern California, developing tools to optimize and utilize surveillance data in modeling, control efforts, and disease ecology. Outside of vectors I like to spend my time birding, contributing to iNaturalist, and doing entomology outreach for our department.

Dr. Eva Buckner, PhD Related Seminars and Products

Assistant Professor and State Extension Specialist

University of Florida

I am an assistant professor and medical entomology state extension specialist for the University of Florida. My synergistic extension and research programs endeavor to improve integrated vector management (IVM) in Florida and beyond. The two major aims of my extension program are increasing the implementation of IVM techniques by Florida residents and improving the capacity of mosquito control programs to perform IVM, predominantly focusing on how to conduct insecticide testing and how to use resistance testing data to inform management decisions. My research program focuses on issues central to applied mosquito management, particularly the insecticide resistance of Florida populations of vectors of pathogens affecting human health. A central theme of my research is investigating the underlying mechanisms responsible for insecticide resistance in mosquitoes. Additionally, my program provides critical empirical evaluations of traditional and novel control techniques and the most effective ways to incorporate multiple control techniques within IVM programs.
In my role as the medical entomology state extension specialist, I serve as the primary contact at the University of Florida for medical entomology stakeholders in Florida, including federal and state agencies like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and the Florida Department of Health as well as mosquito control and public health professionals, county Extension faculty, and the public.

Dr. Rafael Saavedra Related Seminars and Products

Project Manager

Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit

Dr. Saavedra leads a team that focuses on understanding mosquito population dynamics through surveillance and control activities to prevent arbovirus diseases. He has been actively involved in the field of mosquito-borne diseases since 2014, working on different roles and projects within and outside Puerto Rico. 

Becky Cloud, BS Related Seminars and Products

PhD Candidate

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

PhD Candidate at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Decyo McDuffie, MS Related Seminars and Products

Manager of Field Validation

Collier Mosquito Control District

Decyo McDuffie currently serves as the Manager of Field Validation at the Collier Mosquito Control District.

Erick Martinez Related Seminars and Products

Graduate Student

the Ohio State University

Erick Martinez is a graduate student in the Department of Entomology of the Ohio State University, specializing in mosquito vector control and biopesticide development. His research includes investigating hemp extracts as a natural larvicide and adulticide against Aedes aegypti mosquitoes.

Christian De Haan, MPH Related Seminars and Products

Southern Nevada Health District

Christian DeHaan is a Senior Environmental Health Specialist

Andrea Leal, MS Related Seminars and Products

Executive Director

Florida Keys Mosquito Control District

Andrea Leal is the Executive Director for the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District.  She has a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Marine Science from the University of Tampa and a Master of Science in Entomology from the University of Nebraska.  She has been with the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District since 2003 and Executive Director since 2016.  She has served as member of both the Legislative and Regulatory Committee and Sterile Insect Technique Subcommittee for the American Mosquito Control Association, as well as President of the Florida Mosquito Control Association.

Dr. Patrick Irwin, PhD Related Seminars and Products

Entomologist & Assistant Director

Northwest Mosquito Abatement District

Patrick Irwin is the Entomologist and Assistant Director of the Northwest Mosquito Abatement District in Wheeling, IL.

Andrea McKinney Related Seminars and Products

Public Outreach Specialist

Collier Mosquito Control District

Andrea McKinney is the Public Outreach and Education Specialist at the Collier Mosquito Control District, where she has been an influential contributor since 2018. With over 18 years of experience in public health, she develops and delivers engaging, standards-based educational programs for K-12 students, leads District tours, and conducts community outreach. Andrea also collaborates with community partners to advance public health initiatives. She is an active member of the Florida Mosquito Control Association, where she is an instructor at the DODD Short Courses, and the American Mosquito Control Association, where she currently serves as the Education Day Coordinator.

Carl Doud Related Seminars and Products

Director

Midland County Mosquito Control

Dr. Doud obtained his PhD in entomology from Kansas State University.  He is currently the Director of Midland County Mosquito Control (MCMC) in Sanford, Michigan.  He is an active member of the Michigan Mosquito Control Association and is currently serving as the AMCA North Central Regional Director.

Dr. Keira Lucas, PhD Related Seminars and Products

Deputy Executive Director

Collier Mosquito Control District

Mr. Herff Jones, BS Related Seminars and Products

Executive Director

Iberia Parish Mosquito Abatement District

LSU graduate May 2003. IPMAD program director since January 2006. AMCA President - elect. Active member of several professional associations.

Taylor Taylor Related Seminars and Products

Entomologist

Pasco County Mosquito Control District

Taylor Taylor is currently serving as Entomologist for Pasco County Mosquito Control District. She has been employed with the district for 5 years and in the mosquito control industry for 9 years.

Dr. Lyric Barholomay, PhD Related Seminars and Products

Professor

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Lyric Bartholomay is a professor at the University of Wisconsin - Madison and co-director of the Midwest Center of Excellence for Vector-Borne Diseases

Dr. Mark Clifton, PhD Related Seminars and Products

Executive Director

North Shore Mosquito Abatement District

Mark Clifton, PhD, is the executive director at the North Shore Mosquito Abatement District in Northfield, IL.

Luis Perez Related Seminars and Products

Vector Management Team Lead

Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit

Currently working as a Team Lead in the Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit.

Jessica Coolidge Related Seminars and Products

Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District

Jessica has an MS in entomology from UC Riverside and has served the Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District lab team for two years.

Ms. Miladys Pérez Related Seminars and Products

Project Team Leader Arboviral Surveillance

Puerto Rico Department of Health

Leader of Arboviral Disease Surveillance at the Puerto Rico Department of Health, and a graduate of the University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus. Specialist in Public Health and Gerontology, with  experience in research,  project coordination and health promotion.

Jennifer Wong Related Seminars and Products

Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District

Jennifer is a certified REHS professional and has served the Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District lab team for two years.

Kelsey Mitchell Related Seminars and Products

Biologist

Teton County Weed & Pest District

Kelsey Mitchell, M.S., is the Biologist at Teton County Weed & Pest District (TCWP) in Jackson, Wyoming. She conducts the development and implementation of molecular testing procedures to support both the vector surveillance and invasive species management programs at TCWP.

Aine Lehane, MPH Related Seminars and Products

Technical Advisor

Cornell University/NEVBD-TEC

Aine Lehane is a Technical Advisor for the Northeast Regional Center for Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases (NEVBD). Aine earned a Master of Public Health degree from Yale University in 2018. She is a public health researcher with a background in vector-borne disease surveillance and control.

Sherry Burroughs, MPA. CDM, LGM Related Seminars and Products

Executive Director

Indian River Mosquito Control District

Ms. Burroughs is a Certified District Manager and serves as the Executive Director of the Indian River Mosquito Control District. She has a master’s degree in public administration and a local government management certificate from Florida Gulf Coast University, and a Bachelor of Science in Limnology from the University of Central Florida. She has over 18 years of experience in mosquito control and has participated in numerous leadership roles in professional industry organizations, including the Florida Mosquito Control Association and the Florida Association of Special Districts. She currently serves on the Florida Association of Special Districts and previously served on the FMCA Board for three years, as Chair of the Legislative Committee for two years, and Interim Chair of the Dodd Short Courses Committee in 2020, which is a world-renown training program for mosquito control professionals. In 2023, she was awarded District Manager of the Year by the Florida Association of Special Districts and Board Member of the Year in 2024.

Dr. Ary Faraji, Ph.D., M.S., B.C.E. Related Seminars and Products

Executive Director

Salt Lake City Mosquito Abatement District

Dr. Ary Faraji is the Executive Director of the Salt Lake City Mosquito Abatement District.

Dr. Michele Rehbein, PhD, C.E. Related Seminars and Products

Education Specialist

Salt Lake City Mosquito Abatement District

Dr. Michele Rehbein is the Education Specialist at the Salt Lake City Mosquito Abatement District. She received her Ph.D. in environmental science and master’s degree in biology. Michele is a Certified Ecologist through the Ecological Society of America and has been studying mosquitoes for ten years. She is the Public Relations Chair for the Utah Mosquito Abatement District and the Social Media Coordinator for the American Mosquito Control Association.

Dr. Gregory White, PhD Related Seminars and Products

Assistant Director

Salt Lake City Mosquito Abatement District

Dr White is originally from Southern California. He received a Bachelors Degree in Biology from Utah State University and a PhD in Microbiology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham focusing mainly on EEE transmission in the Southeast US. Dr White worked for Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District for six years as a Vector Ecologist. He then took a position as the Assistant Director of the Salt Lake City Mosquito Abatement District. He is involved in many types of of research related to mosquitoes and their control. Some of the main research areas of focus include arbovirus surveillance, product evaluation, insecticide resistance, vector/host dynamics, mosquito surveillance, malaria vector control and non-target studies.

MIKENNA Smith, M.S. Related Seminars and Products

Entomologist

Teton County Weed & Pest District

Mikenna has a Master of Science in Entomology from the University of Florida, a Master of Science in Agricultural Sciences from Hohenheim University in Germany, and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Biology from Westminster University in Utah. At Teton County Weed & Pest District, Mikenna is responsible for laboratory oversight, vector surveillance, biological control, and insecticide resistance and efficacy monitoring. Mikenna has taken her enthusiasm for applied science and entomology to strengthen the District’s scientific and research capabilities in both its laboratory and field programs. Mikenna is continuously bolstering mosquito management and research capacities not only in Teton County, but throughout the state of Wyoming through targeted partnerships and collaborations.

Dr. Kim Hung, PhD, BCE Related Seminars and Products

Vector Ecologist

Coachella Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District

Vector Ecologist at Coachella Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District. Come talk to me about flies, scorpions, and mosquitoes.

Michelle Brown Related Seminars and Products

District Manager

West Valley Mosquito and Vector Control

Dr. Michelle Brown is the District Manager at West Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District in Ontario, California.

Dr. Greg Williams, M.S., Ph.D. Related Seminars and Products

Superintendent

Hudson Regional Health Commission

Over twenty years of experience serving the laboratory team at Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District.

Alex Echenberg Related Seminars and Products

Coachella Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District

Melissa Snelling Related Seminars and Products

Biologist

Coachella Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District

Mitchell Mullin, MS Related Seminars and Products

Graduate Research Assistant

Western Carolina University

Mitchell Mullin is a graduate (M.S. Biology) student at Western Carolina University. Mitchell is originally from Lawrenceville, GA, and recently graduated from WCU with a B.S. in Environmental Science and a B.S. in Environmental Health. He is currently working on his master's thesis under the guidance of Dr. Brian Byrd and his Vector-borne and Infectious Disease laboratory. His research focuses around modifying the CDC light trap to increase capture richness and reduce trap bias. 

Vilma Cooper, PhD Candidate Related Seminars and Products

Graduate Research Assistant

University of Florida

I am a PhD Candidate at the University of Florida, Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory. My research interests are related to developing sustainable and effective pest and vector control strategies.

Dr. Rebeca De Jesus Crespo, BS Related Seminars and Products

Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Sciences

Louisiana State University

Dr. de Jesús Crespo's research interests include:Socio-Ecological Systems Dynamics, Urban Ecology, Mosquito Vector Ecology, Ecosystem Services, Landscape Ecology, Watershed Management

Arturo Gutierrez Related Seminars and Products

Laboratory Assistant II

Coachella Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District

Amaury Morales Related Seminars and Products

Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit

I am a biologist currently working as a vector management team lead at the Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit. I work doing both field and laboratory work.

Nexilianne Borrero, MBA, MS Related Seminars and Products

Project Manager

Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit

Nexilianne Borrero Segarra is a Project Manager with experience in public health, specializing in vector control and arbovirus surveillance. With over seven years of experience, she has led multidisciplinary teams and coordinated key initiatives to reduce the transmission of diseases like dengue in Puerto Rico. Among the control strategies she has worked on the use of Wolbachia-infected male mosquitoes, the installation of screens on doors and windows, spatial repellents, and outdoor residual spraying.

Dr. Frederick Stell, PhD Related Seminars and Products

Surveillance Coordinator

Citrus County Mosquito Control District

Dr. Frederick Stell served more than 20 years as a Navy Medical Entomologist, having been assigned to duty in Norfolk, VA, Jacksonville, FL, Camp Pendleton, CA, Pearl Harbor, HI, Lima, Peru, Silver Spring, MD, Sembawang, Singapore, and Portsmouth, VA.  He was deployed to the Middle East, and also in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, during 2003, 2004, and 2006.  Dr. Stell completed his education at Clemson University (B.S. ('94) and M.S. ('97) in Entomology) and his Ph.D. at North Carolina State University in 2012.

He is currently serving as the Mosquito Surveillance Coordinator for the Citrus County Mosquito Control District in Lecanto, Florida.

Dr. Peter Obenauer, PhD Related Seminars and Products

Technical and Training Manager

Vector Disease Control International

Pete retired from the United States Navy with the rank of Captain (0-6) in 2021 after 23+ years of service.  His career highlights included: deployments to Nicaragua as a member of a humanitarian response force during Operation Build Hope, two combat tours (2003, 2004) with the Marines in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Banda Aceh, Indonesia to support Tsunami Relief Operations during Operation Unified Assistance.  Moreover, he was seconded in 2015 at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Atlanta, GA serving the President’s Malaria Initiative as the entomological representative for Rwanda, Nigeria, Liberia, and Sierra Leone.  He concluded his career at the Navy Environmental Preventive Medicine Unit 5 (NEPMU-5) San Diego, CA where he served as the Officer in Charge. 

Pete’s education includes an undergraduate degree in Biology and Secondary Education from Longwood University; Master’s Degree in Entomology from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville; and culminated with a Doctorate of Philosophy Degree in Entomology from the University of Florida in 2009.  

Pete joined the Vector Disease Control International team in March 2022 as the Business Development Manager.  He has authored and co-authored over 30 scientific publications. He is a member of the Entomological Society of America, Society for Vector Ecology, and the American Mosquito Control Association.

Dr. David F. Hoel, PhD Related Seminars and Products

Executive Director

Lee County Mosquito Control District

Dr. David Hoel was born and raised in Columbia, S.C., attended high school in Oklahoma and served 3 years in the Army as an ammunition specialist. Afterwards, David attended Texas A&M University, graduating in 1986 with a B.S. in entomology and later with an M.S. in 1993 with a specialization in mosquito biology. In 1994 he received a commission as a Medical Service Corps Officer in the U.S. Navy, serving as a Medical Entomologist from 1994 to 2017. He deployed to Kuwait in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and served for 2 years as an entomology researcher and department head of the Vector Biology Research Program at the U.S. Naval Medical Research Center #3 in Cairo, Egypt. He completed a PhD at the University of Florida in 2005 studying the bionomics of Aedes albopictus while on active duty. Other Naval assignments included assistant professor at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Navy researcher and liaison officer with the CDC (Atlanta) and also in the same capacity with the USDA’s Center for Medical, Agricultural and Veterinary Entomology in Gainesville, FL. While working with the CDC, David served as the county entomologist for the President’s Malaria Initiative in Uganda, Nigeria and Liberia.

Immediately after retiring from the Navy, David accepted an Assistant Director position at the Lee County Mosquito Control District. Upon the Director’s retirement in December 2018, David interviewed for and was hired, serving as the 4th Director of LCMCD since its inception in 1958.

Catalina Alfonso-Parra Related Seminars and Products

Researcher

Instituto Colombiano de Medicina Tropical

Dr. Claudia Riegel, Ph.D. Related Seminars and Products

Director

Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board

Claudia Riegel earned her degrees from Purdue University, University of Georgia, and obtained a Ph.D. from the University of Florida. In 2004, she became Principal Research Entomologist for the City of New Orleans Mosquito and Termite Control Board.  In 2006, she became Assistant Director, and in 2010 she was promoted to Director of the department.  At the City, she provides technical support for the City of New Orleans and the pest control industry, conducts independent research, collaborates with industry for enhancements of existing products and testing of new products, and collaborates with government organizations and universities on a variety of research projects involving rodents, mosquitoes, termites, and a variety of other urban pests.  She participates in several professional societies at the national and local level, she has authored articles and training modules.  She speaks at pest control and public health meetings around the country and internationally.

Janet Hurley, ACE, MPA Related Seminars and Products

Senior Extension Program Specialist

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

Ms. Hurley holds a bachelor’s degree in Community Health from Texas Woman’s University and Master’s in Public Affairs from the University of Texas at Dallas. Hurley was hired by AgriLife Extension in 2001 to oversee the Texas School IPM program. Hurley coordinates school IPM coordinator training for public schools in TX and oversees the statewide effort to educate schools about their Integrated Pest Management programs. Hurley also oversees the efforts of the IPM Experience House a hands-on training facility located in Dallas to train pest management professionals and homeowners about structural pest problems. Ms. Hurley’s background in public health and administration, has led to additional work with zoonotic species. Bats and rodents are two areas that human to mammal conflict can cause problems. Hurley, is the Co-Chair for the 11th International IPM Symposium slated for March 2025 in San Diego, CA.

Dr. Bradley J. Willenberg, PhD Related Seminars and Products

Assistant Professor of Medicine

University of Central Florida College of Medicine

Bradley Jay Willenberg, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine.

BJW is cofounder, co-owner (67%) and a manager of Saisijin Biotech, LLC; Saisijin had no role in or contribution to this research whatsoever.

Dr. Melissa S. Nolan, PhD, MPH Related Seminars and Products

Associate Professor

University of South Carolina

Dr Nolan is an Associate Professor of Epidemiology and the Director of the Institute for Infectious Disease Translational Research at the University of South Carolina.

J. Wakoli Wekesa Related Seminars and Products

Elisabeth H. Martin, BS Related Seminars and Products

Lab Technician

Cornell University

After graduating from SUNY Binghamton with a BS in Biochemistry, Elisabeth (Lisa) worked in private industry for several years before joining the Harrington Lab at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY in 2019. Since 2021, she has served as the lead technician supporting operations for the NEVBD Pesticide Resistance Monitoring Program. In addition to her work on pesticide resistance, she has led tick repellency experiments and contributed to projects investigating Aedes reproduction and feeding biology.

Dr. Laura C. Harrington, PhD Related Seminars and Products

Professor

Cornell University/NEVBD-TEC

Laura Harrington is currently Professor of Entomology at Cornell University. She earned a PhD in Entomology in 1999 from the University of Massachusetts and completed Postdoctoral training at the University of California at Davis. Her research focuses on the biology, ecology and behavior of mosquitoes that transmit human diseases. She also studies human and animal-mosquito interactions and the role of climate change and globalization on emerging vector borne diseases. . Dr. Harrington serves as the director of the Northeast Regional Center for Excellence in Vector Borne Diseases with a focus on addressing pressing questions in vector biology and control in the NE USA. Professor Harrington has published more than 80 peer-reviewed articles and 3 scientific book chapters; many of these have focused on the biology and behavior of Aedes disease vectors. Her research has been supported by funding from the National Institutes of Health, Gates foundation, USDA and Centers for Disease Control.

Mr. Jacob D. Hart, B.S. Related Seminars and Products

Manatee County Mosquito Control

Jacob has been a research biologist at Manatee County Mosquito Control District since 2022.

Katie Hare, MSc Related Seminars and Products

Senior Biologist

Manatee County Mosquito Control District

Katie has been Senior Biologist at Manatee County Mosquito Control since 2023.

Christopher Lesser Related Seminars and Products

Director

Manatee County Mosquito District

Chris Lesser has been the Director of Manatee County Mosquito Control District since 2020.

Dr. Rebekah Crockett Kading, BS, MS, PhD Related Seminars and Products

Associate Professor

Colorado State University

Dr. Kading obtained her B.S. in Entomology with a concentration in Wildlife Conservation from the University of Delaware, M.S. in Entomology from the University of Arkansas, and PhD in Molecular Microbiology and Immunology from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Dr. Kading conducted her PhD research on malaria epidemiology in Zambia between 2002 – 2006. Between 2007 and 2014, she worked at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Vector-borne Diseases in Fort Collins, where she led studies on the ecology of arthropod-borne viruses in Colorado, Uganda, and Guatemala and the transmission of Rift Valley fever virus (RVFV) by mosquitoes. Since 2016 Dr. Kading has been a faculty member at Colorado State University where she runs an active research program on arbovirus ecology, Rift Valley fever virus, and emerging viruses associated with bats.

Natalie Wickenkamp, BS, MS Related Seminars and Products

Colorado State University

Natalie Wickenkamp is currently a PhD candidate in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology at Colorado State University.

Kaleb Davis, BS Related Seminars and Products

Colorado State University

Kaleb Davis is currently a Research Associate in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology at Colorado State University.

Julius Stuart, BS, PhD Related Seminars and Products

Colorado State University

Julius Stuart received his PhD in Chemistry from Colorado State University in 2022. He is currently employed in industry.

Alec Jones, BS Related Seminars and Products

Colorado State University

Alec Jones is currently a PhD candidate in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Colorado State University.

Dr. Christopher Snow, BS, PhD Related Seminars and Products

Professor

Colorado State University

Dr. Christopher Snow joined the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering in 2011, and has proceeded to join the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, the Department of Chemistry, the School of Biomedical Engineering, the Cell and Molecular Biology Program, and the School of Advanced Materials Discovery. Dr. Snow received a B.S. degree in Chemistry from MIT in 2001 and his Ph.D. in Biophysics from Stanford University in 2006. As a Howard Hughes fellow at Stanford, Dr. Snow studied the biophysics of protein folding using distributed computing. Before arriving at CSU, Dr. Snow was a Jane Coffin Childs Fellow and a KAUST Research Fellow at Caltech where he developed software for computational protein engineering, designed libraries of cellulase enzymes, and studied protein recombination using high-throughput crystallography.

Andrew Rivera Related Seminars and Products

Senior Field Biologist

Clarke

Andrew Rivera serves as Clarke's Senior Field Biologist, backed by past field experience with the County of San Diego as a Vector Control and Surveillance Technician. Within the Field Science team, Andrew conducts field and laboratory experiments, coordinates adulticide and larvicide field trials for customers and researches and reports on these findings. In addition, he specializes in optimizing product dispersal equipment on customer helicopters, fixed-wing airplanes, trucks and manual backpacks.

Andrew brings a valuable perspective to any mosquito program due to his interest in using technology and equipment within entomology and mosquito control. 

He contributes to ongoing mosquito control research, with talks on Uses of the Buffalo Turbine in Mosquito Control, Making the Most of Your Bioassay, Efficacy of the Organic Adulticide, Merus 3.0, When Applied Aerially, and Sandular: Natular SC Mixed onto Sand as a Single-Brood. In addition to holding certifications in Adult and Larval Mosquito Identification, pesticide regulation, application and control, Andrew is a member of the American Mosquito Control Association, the Entomological Society of America, and the Mosquito and Vector Control Association of California. Andrew earned a BS in Biology with an emphasis in Ecology from San Diego State University, where he now guest lectures within their biology department.

Derek Drews Related Seminars and Products

Biological and Field Sciences Manager

Clarke

Derek Drews serves as Clarke's Field Sciences Manager, backed by over fifteen years of experience within Clarke and the pesticide industry. Derek leads a multifaceted team, with concentrations on conducting fieldwork for the registration and development of new and existing products with the EPA under GLP rules, executing emergency action plans for mosquito-related emergencies, and partnering with and educating organizations on proper mosquito control techniques. His enjoyment of researching and contributing to mosquito control practices supports this work.

Derek studied Biochemistry at Eastern Illinois University and works from Clarke's headquarters in Illinois. He is a member of the American Mosquito Control Association, where he has presented on numerous emerging topics, such as Optimizing Aerial Granule Applications, The Form and Function of Conducting Caged Trials and Wide-Open Thinking On Wide-Area Applications.

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Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District

The author was formally trained as a medical entomologist at the University of California, Riverside and later hired by the Los Angeles County West Mosquito and Vector Control District.  The author then joined the Air Force Reserve becoming an expert in aerial spraying and volunteered or was pressed into many other professional roles and accomplishments with the Air Force, where he continues to serve as a citizen airman.  Mark was selected as the District Manager of Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District and has held that position since 2020.

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Head

Health authority Berlin Central

Lukas is working for the city of Berlin, appointed for creating a surveillance of the asian tiger mosquito.

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Coachella Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District

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Gregorio Alvarado Related Seminars and Products

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Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District

Operations Manager for Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District

Thomas Jenkins, BS Related Seminars and Products

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Vectech, Inc.

Thomas is a computer vision engineer at Vectech and develops the algorithms used in Vectech's products.

Karen Mojica Related Seminars and Products

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Pasco County Mosquito Control District

I'm Karen Mojica, the Public Education Specialist here at Pasco County Mosquito Control District. With 7 years in the mosquito control industry, I specialize in Public Outreach and Education within Pasco County.  My role involves teaching the children and adults about the importance of mosquito control for public health and safety. I am proud to be a part of an amazing mosquito control team and all we do for the benefit of our residents.

Dr. Russanne Low, PhD Related Seminars and Products

Senior Scientist

Institute for Global Environmental Strategies

Dr. Russanne Low is a senior scientist at the Institute of Global Environmental Strategies, Arlington, VA, and Deputy Director for Science, GLOBE Implementation Office. She also serves as the science lead for the GLOBE Observer Mosquito Habitat Mapper. In 2017, Low received research funding through USAID to field test the GLOBE Observer Mosquito Habitat Mapper tool in South America. For this work, Low was recognized as a Grand Challenge Female Innovator in 2018 for identifying the need for a citizen science app to fight vector borne disease in low resource, low bandwidth communities.

Cassie Soeffing, MS Related Seminars and Products

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Institute for Global Environmental Strategies

Cassie Soeffing is the Campaign Lead for GLOBE Mission Mosquito (2018-). She is a leader in STEM education and recipient of many awards, including the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science Teaching (2004), the Bush Leadership Fellowship (2005), the Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship (2005), and the American View K-12 Educator Award (2009), and several NASA Team Awards. She is a senior education specialist with the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies.

Dr. Rachel Curtis-Robles, PhD Related Seminars and Products

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San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District

Rachel has a PhD in Biomedical Sciences from Texas A&M University. Her experience includes: co-leading a national community science program to educate the public about Chagas disease vectors, working as a public health epidemiologist, field and laboratory work throughout the Americas, and science outreach presentations to audiences of all ages.

Judith Pierce, MPH Related Seminars and Products

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Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District

Judith is the Public Outreach Coordinator at Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District. She is a creative health educator dedicated to expanding health care access for vulnerable populations. Her strengths include event planning, coalition building, social media, working with diverse communities, facilitating meetings, qualitative research and writing.

Veronica Rodriguez Related Seminars and Products

Comunications and Outreach Coordinator

Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit

Veronica M. Rodríguez Quiñones was born in New York, but she has lived in Puerto Rico since she was three months old, where she has built both her personal and professional life. She studied Education at the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico and worked as a teacher for ten years, which allowed her to cultivate a strong foundation in pedagogy and strengthen her communication skills.

In 2019, she decided to broaden her experience by joining the Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit. She started as an educator, and thanks to her commitment and dedication, she now holds the role of Community Outreach and Communications Coordinator. In this position, Veronica has been instrumental in developing strategies to educate and engage communities in the prevention of mosquito-borne diseases, such as dengue, Zika, and chikungunya.

Ms. Cindy J. Mulla, BA Related Seminars and Products

Public Relations & Education

Beach Mosquito Control District

Cindy Mulla:  Public Relations & Education Beach Mosquito Control DIstrict

June 2025, will be my twentyth anniversary as an employee at Beach Mosquito Control District located in Panama CIty Beach, Florida.
My passion is developing and teaching mosquito related science labs for our local schools. I especially enjoy buzzing around educating and  informing the public about the importance of mosquito control,  prevention and protection against the number one foe known as the female mosquito. Designing mosquito ads/articlse, writing and coordinating infomercials plus radio/television interviews have been challenging but exciitng too. 

In my spare time I enjoy exploring  the fabulous Florida outdoors, Sunrise/Sunset Beach Walks, hiking, kayaking, paddleboarding, and travelling too.

Dr. Nicholas DeFelice, PhD Related Seminars and Products

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Nicholas DeFelice, PhD, is Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Medicine and Climate Science at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and a member of the Mount Sinai Institute for Climate Change, Environmental Health, and Exposomics.

Dr. DeFelice studies environmental determinants of infectious disease transmission. He develops mathematical models that quantify disease burden attributable to poor infrastructure and other environmental exposures, along with systems to forecast infectious disease outbreaks. His current research focuses on forecasting West Nile virus outbreaks, SARS-CoV-2, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, and Chagas disease. More broadly, his research addresses how climate change influences human health and environmental solutions that can promote positive health outcomes.

Dr. DeFelice holds a PhD in Environmental Science and Engineering from the Gillings School of Global Public Health at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he also completed his Master of Science in Environmental Engineering. Prior to joining Mount Sinai, his postdoctoral training was completed at Columbia University with a focus on climate and health.

Dr. Alexander Keyel, PhD Related Seminars and Products

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Wadsworth Center, New York State Department of Health

Dr. Alexander Keyel, PhD is a Research Scientist with the New York State Department of Health. Dr. Keyel received a B.S. in Conservation Biology from Arizona State University and a PhD in Biology from Tufts University. He has worked on a variety of topics, including insect physiology, avian habitat selection, climate change, modeling noise propagation, and most recently modeling infectious diseases, especially West Nile virus. Dr. Keyel has co-authored 6 peer-reviewed journal articles on West Nile virus, 2 book chapters on West Nile virus, and one review on temperature and arboviruses.

Dr. Michael Johansson, PhD Related Seminars and Products

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Northeastern University

Michael Johansson is a Research Professor at the Network Science Institute and Bouvé College of Health Sciences at Northeastern University Bouvé College of Health Sciences and the Network Science Institute, Adjunct Lecturer at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, and Affiliated Researcher at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Division of Vector-Borne Diseases. He uses statistical and mathematical modeling to improve surveillance, prevention, and control of arboviral diseases.

Dr. Ryan Harp, PhD Related Seminars and Products

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Ryan Harp is Research Scientist with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Physical Sciences Laboratory and was formerly a NOAA-CDC Climate and Health Postdoctoral Researcher where he worked on West Nile virus forecasting among other projects.

Dr. Karen Holcomb, PhD Related Seminars and Products

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Karen Holcomb is a Biologist at the Division of Vector-Borne Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and was formerly a NOAA-CDC Climate and Health Postdoctoral Researcher where she worked on West Nile virus forecasting among other projects.

Dr. Johnny Uelmen, PhD Related Seminars and Products

Assistant Professor

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Research Summary: My research evaluates and forecasts zoonotic disease risk in humans and animals, particularly at the nexus of changing climates and environments. Under a One Health lens, I leverage a multidisciplinary approach to identify disease hotspots, forecast risk, and devise targeted interventions to break disease transmission cycles. I use a myriad of statistical methods and advanced tools, such as spatiotemporal modeling, GIS, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, to identify key pieces in a complex, ecological puzzle. Ultimately, my research aims to improve our understanding of the complexities of disease ecology to increase preparedness and mitigate the global health burden on humans, animals, and ecosystems, while also promoting long-term and sustainable conservation efforts. Through innovative research and collaborative efforts, I am committed to advancing our understanding of disease dynamics and developing pragmatic solutions to safeguard the health of our planet and its inhabitants.

I thrive working in collaborative, interdisciplinary research groups, and employ several unique techniques and methods to find innovative solutions to global issues. I believe in the power of creative and appealing data visualizations as an efficient and effective method to teach and communicate findings. I work with colleagues from various fields, from Public Health, Epidemiology, and Entomology, to Geography, Statistics, Veterinary and Human medicine.

Biography:  Dr. Uelmen is a Wisconsin Native and Triple Badger (B.S. Biology, M.S. Entomology, M.S. Epidemiology). He received his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois (Epidemiology) and completed postdoctoral studies at the University of Michigan and University of South Florida. Before coming to Population Health Sciences, Dr. Uelmen was the Assistant Director for the Triangle Center for Evolutionary Medicine (TriCEM) at Duke University.

Areas of Expertise: Zoonosis, Epidemiology, Entomology, Infectious Diseases, Vector-borne Diseases, Climate Changes, Environmental Change, One Health, Ecology, GIS, Spatial and Statistical Modeling, Planetary Health, Environmental Health, Diseases of Wildlife

Dr. Marta Shockett, Ph.D Related Seminars and Products

Lancaster University

I’m a disease ecologist working as a Lecturer in Ecology at Lancaster University. My research focuses on how the environment shapes patterns of infectious disease across time and space.

Previously I was an affiliated scientist in the QDEC Lab led by Sadie Ryan at the University of Florida and an adjunct faculty member for the Citizen Science program at Bard College. I earned my PhD with Spencer Hall at Indiana University and completed two postdoctoral appointments, first with Erin Mordecai at Stanford University and then with Van Savage at UCLA.

Links to my CV and Google Scholar profile.
Email: marta.shocket at gmail d0t com
Twitter: @MartaShocket

Dr. Catherine Lippi, Ph.D. Related Seminars and Products

University of Florida

Dr. Lippi is a postdoctoral researcher with the Quantitative Disease Ecology and Conservation (QDEC) Lab Group at the University of Florida and VectorByte. Her work broadly focuses on systems of vector-borne disease transmission, with a special interest in spatial and social-ecological drivers of mosquitoes and associated pathogens. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation at UF in 2007, and in 2013 she received her Master’s degree in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences. She applied her research skills working for institutions including the Florida Museum of Natural History, Yale Peabody Museum, and Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience. Following the completion of a graduate certificate in Epidemiology and Biostatistics from the University of South Florida, she began specializing in public health and vector control, working with the Florida Department of Health and the Anastasia Mosquito Control District in St. Augustine, FL. After deciding to continue her education in public health, she pursued a PhD in Medical Geography, with a minor in Entomology, at UF. Her work largely focused on spatial and statistical modeling of dengue and other arboviral transmission systems in Ecuador and the Caribbean. She completed her dissertation in 2021, titled “Leveraging mosquito surveillance and epidemiological data to inform public health response: a spatial statistics framework for arbovirus management and vector control in Ecuador.”

Cat currently resides in Gainesville, FL. When not in the lab, she enjoys playing cello, watching monster movies, and just about any excuse to be outdoors, from cycling and skating to photography and birding.

Dr. Rebecca L. Smith, D.V.M., Ph.D. Related Seminars and Products

Associate Professor

University of Illinois

Research Interests
My research focuses on epidemiology, specifically the mathematical and statistical modeling of disease, with an emphasis on control. I am particularly interested in the ways that data can be used for real-time response to disease.

Education
epidemiology, PhD, Cornell University
biosecurity and risk analysis, MS, Kansas State University
veterinary, DVM, Cornell University

Dr. Sadie Ryan, Ph.D. Related Seminars and Products

University of Florida

Dr. Sadie J. Ryan
Professor, Medical Geography
she/her/hers
Curriculum Vitae
Principal Investigator, Emerging Pathogens Institute
Co-Director, Florida Climate Institute at UF(opens in new tab)
Research Lab: Quantitative Disease Ecology & Conservation Lab (QDEC Lab)(opens in new tab)
sjryan@ufl.edu
Twitter: @SadieRyan
 

Dr. Rachel Fay, PhD Related Seminars and Products

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Stanford University

Rachel Fay is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Stanford University, studying the impact of climate change of vector-borne diseases. She earned her Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences from the University at Albany, where her dissertation focused on the role of temperature in flavivirus evolution and vector-virus interactions. She conducted this research under the guidance of Dr. Alexander Ciota at the New York State Arbovirology Laboratory at the Wadsworth Center. Rachel also holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the State University of New York College at Potsdam. Currently, she is working with Dr. Erin Mordecai at Stanford, continuing her research on vector-borne diseases.

Dr. Crystal M. Hepp, Ph.D. Related Seminars and Products

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Translational Genomics Research Institute and Northern Arizona University

Crystal Hepp is an Associate Professor at the Translational Genomics Research Institute and the School of Informatics, Computing, and Cyber Systems at Northern Arizona University. She is additionally part of the leadership team for the CDC-supported Pacific Southwest Regional Center of Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases, which funds the presented effort. Her team's work is heavily focused on understanding viral transmission over time and space, through genomically characterizing viral genomes from environmental, wastewater, and human samples with the goal of identifying circulation breakpoints. She collaborates with vector control agencies from Arizona, California, Utah, Montana, Washington, Wyoming, Ohio, and Nevada - this work would not be possible without these partnerships.

Dr. Matthew J. Ward, PhD, MSPH Related Seminars and Products

Postdoctoral Fellow

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Dr. Ward is an infectious disease biologist and epidemiologist specializing in emerging pathogens, zoonotic spillover events, and how best to prevent them. He is currently a T32 funded Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Environmental Medicine and Climate Science at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dr. Ward earned his MSPH and PhD from the Department of Tropical Medicine at Tulane, where his work focused on the emergence of and serologic diagnostics for Zika virus. He then trained as a UJMT NIH Fogarty Global Health Fellow based at the Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia in Lima, Peru where he worked on an improved genotyping method to look for associations between T. cruzi genotype, species, and geographical location in the context of an ongoing large longitudinal cohort study of Chagas disease progression. Prior to joining Mount Sinai Dr. Ward was funded by a Pacific Southwest CDC Center of Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases training grant and NASA/USRA to develop high-resolution environmentally informed forecast models for West Nile virus (WNV) in the Coachella Valley of California using remote sensing data. At Mount Sinai Dr. Ward's work focuses on arboviral transmission modeling as well as modeling the effects of the environment on disease progression and pathology.

Dr. Meytar Sorek-Hamer, PhD Related Seminars and Products

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Aman Patel, MS Related Seminars and Products

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Tianyun Steven Su, MS, PhD, MD Related Seminars and Products

Founder and CEO

EcoZone International

Tianyun Steven Su, M.Sc., M.D., Ph.D., is a Chinese-born American Doctor of Medicine, Vector and Pest Biologist and Ecologist, and Epidemiologist, who has a broad education in preventive medicine and infection diseases (1979-1984), human parasitology and medical entomology (1984-1987), and vector and pest biology and control (1991-1994). Throughout his career in academia (1987-2002), governments (2002-2021) and industries (2002-present), Steven has been on a productive, achieving and rewarding track for the following areas: mentorship for undergraduate and graduate students in parasitology and medical entomology, and practical research in biorational and sustainable vector and pest control, organization, quality analysis and quality control of vector and pest control entities, research, development and regulation in vector and pest control products, pesticide resistance management in vector and pest control operations, as well as other collaborations among academia, governments and industries at local, domestic and global scales. Since 1987, Steven has functioned as principal investigators for over 50 research projects in vector and pest management from academia and industries, authored over 130 peer-reviewed, 35 non-peer reviewed publications in national and international journals, 300 research reports on product evaluation for industries, 8 book chapters, and other publications, organized and chaired over 30 symposia and workshops, and delivered over 200 presentations at various national and international events. To serve the scientific community, Steven volunteers as a member of editorial board or reviewer for numerous international scientific journals, as well as review committee members of various research funding sources. Steven holds membership or fellowship of numerous prestige professional associations in the USA, Europe, and China, and is recognized by these organizations for his significant contributions.

Dr. Raquel Lima de Souza, PhD Related Seminars and Products

Postdoctoral Researcher Associate

University of Florida

I am a specialist in Medical Entomology and Epidemiological Surveillance, focusing on the epidemiology of infectious diseases, particularly vector-borne diseases. With a strong background in arboviral surveillance, I have contributed to significant projects and outbreak investigations in both urban and forested areas in Brazil. Currently, I serve as a postdoctoral researcher in Dr. Eva Buckner's laboratory at the Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory (FMEL), where I manage and supervise the CDC Larvicide Resistance project. In this role, I am responsible for conducting and overseeing larvicide assays and supervising students and technicians in the laboratory. My research aims to enhance the understanding of larvicide resistance mechanisms to improve vector control strategies.

Ana Romero-Weaver Related Seminars and Products

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University of Wisconsin - Madison

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Bob Holub is the director of the Des Plaines Valley Mosquito Abatement District in Lyons, IL

Dr. Nathan Burkett-Cadena, PhD Related Seminars and Products

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University of Florida

My research has focused on diverse vector-borne disease systems including river blindness, eastern equine encephalitis virus, West Nile virus, epizootic, Everglades virus and epizootic hemorrhagic disease virus. Current projects focus on ecology of eastern equine encephalitis virus, West Nile virus, epizootic, Everglades virus and epizootic hemorrhagic disease virus. Students and postdocs in my program receive training and experience in field techniques involving vectors and vertebrate hosts, laboratory techniques including morphological and molecular identification of vectors and hosts, and analysis of field and laboratory data.

Mark Tomek Related Seminars and Products

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Des Plaines Valley Mosquito Abatement District

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Dr. Christopher S. Bibbs, PhD Related Seminars and Products

Laboratory Director

Salt Lake City Mosquito Abatement District

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Mr. Luis Quintanilla, Puerto Rico Science, Technology & Research Trust Related Seminars and Products

Jr. Entomologist

Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit

Luis Quintanilla has a master's in Veterinary Public Health Epidemiology and a Vector Biology and Vector-Borne Disease Response in Human and Animal Systems certificate from Texas A&M. Luis works for the Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit as the Jr. Entomologist, working on different tasks that relate to vector control, vector borne disease surveillance and mitigation.

Dr. Julieanne Miranda-Bermúdez, DrPH Related Seminars and Products

Associate Director

Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit

Julieanne Miranda-Bermúdez, DrPH, MS, is a public health professional with experience in managing projects at the University of Puerto Rico (UPR), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) during the Zika Response in Puerto Rico, and the Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit (PRVCU). She has a bachelor’s degree in Natural Sciences from the UPR, a master’s degree in Public Health-Environmental Health, and a doctorate in Public Health-Environmental Health (DrPH) from the same institution. Her research for doctoral studies focused on understanding the knowledge, attitudes, and practices in communities in Puerto Rico regarding the biology and ecology of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, a vector responsible for the dengue, Zika, and chikungunya viruses in Puerto Rico. She has been working in the public health campus for approximately 15 years in research, emergency preparedness, community engagement, and evaluation in state and federal agencies, universities, and non-profit organizations. Currently, she is the Associate Director at the PRVCU and oversees all the efforts that the program is conducting for vector control, surveillance, and community engagement in Puerto Rico and internationally.

Reynaldo Morales Related Seminars and Products

Laboratory Research Specialist

Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit

Obtained a bachelor's degree in Natural Sciences specializing in Chemistry. Worked as laboratory technician for five years at the University of Puerto Rico before joining the Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit in 2018 as a Vector Management Technician. Currently working as a Laboratory Research Specialist performing PCR arboviral detection, and laboratory/field insecticide resistance assays.

Mark A. Concepcion Related Seminars and Products

Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit

I am a biologist currently working as a vector management team lead at the Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit. I work doing both field and laboratory work.

Joanelis Medina-Quintana, MS Related Seminars and Products

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Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit

Joanelis Medina is the Laboratory Manager for the Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit, a program of the Puerto Rico Science, Research and Technology Trust. She holds a master’s in molecular biology and is a Ph.D. candidate in Public Health Epidemiology with a BCE in Entomology. She played a key role in Puerto Rico’s 2016 Zika response and led the establishment of PRVCU’s Molecular Lab. With four years of experience as a university professor, she is now an ESA Science Policy Fellow and winner of the 2024 Leadership Excellence Award from Lab Manager Magazine.

Dr. Grayson Brown, PhD, MSc Related Seminars and Products

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Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit

Dr. Grayson Brown has been the Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit for over 5 years.  The Unit’s objective is to create and implement a vector management program for Puerto Rico. Prior to joining the PRVCU, he was the Regional Medical Entomologist for the Pacific Island Health Officer’s Association.  Prior to that, he was Professor of Entomology, Department of Entomology, at the University of Kentucky  for 40 years.   He remains as an Emeritus Professor there.  A native of Florida, he received his BS in Biology at Florida State Univ.  before going on to receive a PhD in Entomology at the Washington State University.  

He is a former President of the Entomological Society of America, and the current President of the Puerto Rico Vector Management Association, with 430 members.  He has published over 130 papers in refereed journals and has received over $50 million in grants throughout his career.  In addition to his work in the Pacific and Caribbean islands, he has conducted vector management projects in Sub Saharan Africa, North Africa, SE Asia, South America, and Central America.  

Ms. Jania Paola García-Zeno, MPH Related Seminars and Products

Community Mobilization Supervisor

Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit

Jania Paola García Zeno obtained his Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education in Biology from the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico. In 2016, she graduated from Ponce Health Sciences University with a Master's degree in Environmental Public Health. Currently, he is pursuing a doctoral degree in public health with a concentration in epidemiology at Ponce Health Sciences University. In 2019, she began working at the Puerto Rico Science, Technology, and Research Trust, in the Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit program.  Currently, she is the supervisor of the community mobilization team in that program.

Cristhian R. Sanchez, MS Related Seminars and Products

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Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit

PRVCU

Dr. Carlos Santiago Related Seminars and Products

Health Director

Bayamon Municipality

Dr. Santiago is currently the Bayamon municipality health director. Dr. Santiago has experience responding to health emergencies such as dengue and COVID outbreaks.

Luis Marrero Related Seminars and Products

Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit

Currently working as a Municipal Support Supervisor in the Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit

Luisa M. Otero-Lopez, PhD Related Seminars and Products

Biologist

CDC

José Ruiz-Valcarcel Related Seminars and Products

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

GIS Analyst

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CDC

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Anastasia Mosquito Control District

Dr. Rui-De Xue is the Executive Director of Anastasia Mosquito Control District since 2005 and is the current President of the AMCA.

Carrie Cottone, Ph.D. Related Seminars and Products

Assistant Director

City of New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board

Carrie Cottone has been employed by the City of New Orleans Mosquito and Termite Control Board for the past 19 years. She received her Master’s Degree in Molecular Biology at the University of Arkansas in 2005 and her PhD in Entomology in 2011 as a distance education student at the University of Florida. Her research focused on survival mechanisms of Formosan subterranean termite colonies during times of prolonged flooding. Until 2020, she managed the insect genetics lab at Mosquito Control. She is currently the Assistant Director of Mosquito Control while still working with collaborators to test new products and formulations for termite and mosquito treatments.

Mrs. Adriane N. Rogers, MS Related Seminars and Products

Executive Director

Pasco County Mosquito Control District

Mrs. Adriane Rogers has a Master of Science degree in Entomology from the University of Nebraska and a Public Health Pest Control License and Director Certification from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. She has worked in the Mosquito Control Industry for over 17 years. Mrs. Rogers began her Florida Mosquito Control career as the Research and Surveillance Entomologist for the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District in Key Largo, Florida. In her 8 years with the District, she was responsible for performing mosquito surveillance to monitor species diversity and abundance, conducting research, monitoring mosquito populations for resistance to insecticides and executing new product and equipment trials. Mrs. Rogers left the Keys to serve as the State of Florida’s Medical Entomologist and Bureau Chief with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, where she was the subject matter expert in mosquito control. She worked with state and federal partners to secure grant funding opportunities to improve mosquito surveillance and control infrastructure throughout Florida. Mrs. Rogers chaired the Florida Coordinating Council on Mosquito Control and has served on local, state, and national advisory panels representing Florida’s mosquito control activities along with preparedness and response to natural disasters and public health threats. She has occupied leadership roles within the Florida Mosquito Control Association and currently serves as the Executive Director for the Pasco County Mosquito Control District, overseeing a staff of mosquito control professionals dedicated to protecting public health and improving quality of life for Pasco County residents and visitors.

Mr. James Clauson Related Seminars and Products

Director

Beach Mosquito Control District

Michael Behrend, BA Related Seminars and Products

Director of Human Resources

Florida Keys Mosquito Control District

Michael Behrend is an avid traveler to South America, and he started with the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District in 2010.  He began as a field inspector, a role he held for his first two years, and then transitioned into Human Resources. This shift allowed him to bring his unique perspective from the field to the HR department. Before working at the District, he worked for 20-plus years as a supervisor, human resources liaison, and union representative in commercial aviation.

Mr. Michael Riles, BS Related Seminars and Products

Regional Account Manager

Central Life Sciences

Michael Riles is a Regional Sales Manager for Central Life Sciences.

Dr. Alongkot Ponlawat Related Seminars and Products

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WRAIR-AFRIMS

Dr. Alongkot Ponlawat serves as the Chief of the Vector Biology and Control section at the Department of Entomology, Armed Forces Research Institute of Medical Sciences (AFRIMS). He possesses a diverse research background that encompasses biology, ecology, epidemiology, vector-parasite interactions, and disease vector management. Dr. Ponlawat has significant field research experience in vector control, particularly within the diverse environments of Thailand. His dedication to enhancing our understanding of disease vectors and developing effective control strategies has made a substantial impact in the field.

Dr. Robert L. Aldridge, PhD Related Seminars and Products

Technician

USDA-ARS-CMAVE

I am a Biological Science Lab Technician at the USDA, and I have been in my current role since 2010. I have a BS, MS, and Ph.D., in Entomology. I earned my BS from Ohio State and my MS and Ph.D. from University of Florida. I have extensive experience with vector rearing and husbandry; adulticide and larvicide evaluation; equipement performance and evaluation; sterile insect technique; spatial repellent and attractants; bioassay development and evaluation; vector ecology; and vector/pathogen interactions. 

Dr. Stephen L. Dobson, PhD Related Seminars and Products

CEO / Professor

MosquitoMate, Inc. / University of Kentucky

Dr. Stephen Dobson is a full professor at the University of Kentucky (UK) where he teaches medical and livestock entomology and has written widely on mosquito control topics. In addition to his academic work, Dr. Dobson is also the president of MosquitoMate, a privately held biotechnology company that is founded on intellectual property developed at UK by Dr. Dobson. Earlier this year, MosquitoMate received commercial EPA and registration for its Wolbachia pesticide approach against both Aedes aegypti and Ae. albopictus.

Dr. Seth Gibson, PhD Related Seminars and Products

Research Entomologist

USDA-ARS

Dr. Seth Gibson is an entomologist at the Center for Medical, Agricultural, & Veterinary Entomology, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS), in Gainesville, FL. His research interests include mosquito biogeography, spatial epidemiology, military operational entomology and medical entomology, development of aerosol and residual pesticide systems for arthropod disease vector control, and geographic information system (GIS) and remote sensing applied to emerging arbovirus prevention and control. He has carried out research projects in Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Delaware, California, Florida, Kenya, and Iraq, and published over 30 peer-reviewed papers and book chapters. He received a B.A. in English and American literature from Brown University, Providence, RI, in 1991 and a Ph.D. in Evolution and Ecology from New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, in 2004.

Dr. Edmund Norris, PhD Related Seminars and Products

Research Chemist

USDA-ARS

Edmund Norris is the Principal Investigator of the Repellency Lab at the USDA-ARS Center for Medical, Agricultural, and Veterinary Entomology in Gainesville, FL.

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USDA-ARS-CMAVE

Technician at USDA

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USDA

Technician at USDA

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Biological Science Technician

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Frances V. Golden Related Seminars and Products

USDA-ARS-CMAVE

Frances Golden has a B.S. in Biology from the University of Maryland and an M.S. in Entomology from the University of Delaware. After gaining experience in using molecular biology techniques to test pools of mosquitoes for West Nile Virus and then later conducting mosquito surveillance and control, she became a Biological Science Laboratory Technician at the Center for Medical, Agricultural, and Veterinary Entomology in 2007. During her time there, she has participated in projects covering a wide variety of topics, including mosquito behavior, GMO mosquitoes, mosquito and sand fly rearing, mosquito identification, and efficacy of residual and barrier treatments as well as spatial repellents.

Karthikeyan Chandrasegaran Related Seminars and Products

Assistant Professor

University of California Riverside

I am a new professor in the department of Entomology at the University of California Riverside. As a biologist, I am fascinated by individual differences in animal behavior, and particularly, I am intrigued by how selective forces acting on organisms drive inter-individual behavioral variations. Exploring this interest in the context of mosquito ecology, identifying the fine-scale mechanisms by which ecological drivers influence the behavior and life-history of mosquitoes and the diseases they vector form the crux of my research. My research is multidisciplinary encompassing approaches in field ecology, ethology, molecular and sensory physiology, and quantitative ecology, and is driven by collaborations with research groups in India and the United States.

Dr. Nikolay Kandul, PhD Related Seminars and Products

Co-founder and CEO

Synvect, Inc.

Nikolay Kandul is a co-founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), as well as a co-inventor of the groundbreaking NextGenSIT technology platform. Originally from Russia, Nikolay completed his early education there before moving to the United States for advanced studies at prestigious institutions, including Harvard University, Duke University, the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), and UC San Diego, where he later became a U.S. citizen. Nikolay's scientific expertise spans a wide range of disciplines, including entomology, evolutionary biology, genetics, molecular and cellular biology, and genetic engineering. With a unique combination of deep technical knowledge, scientific rigor, leadership experience, and business acumen, he has been instrumental in bridging the gap between cutting-edge research and impactful innovation. Passionate about the power of science to drive transformative change, Nikolay is dedicated to developing safe, science-based solutions for the effective elimination of mosquito-borne diseases worldwide.

Beth Ranson Related Seminars and Products

Global Content Marketing & Digital Development Manager

Valent BioSciences

Beth Ranson is the Global Content Marketing & Digital Development Manager with Valent BioSciences. Prior to joining Valent BioSciences, she was the Public Education & Information Officer at the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District, where she served as the district's spokesperson and managed its reputation locally and nationally. Beth holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Richmond, majoring in Journalism with a minor in English.

Sara Kacinskas Related Seminars and Products

Field Validation Technician

Collier Mosquito Control District

Ms. Rachel B. Bales Related Seminars and Products

Biologist

Collier Mosquito Control District

Rachel Bales is Biologist at Collier Mosquito Control District. 

Leanne Lake Related Seminars and Products

Technical Development Manager

Valent BioSciences

Currently Technical Development Manager USA for Valent BioSciences, LLC., managing all technical development projects in the US along with three staff. Previously worked as Technical Development Specialist conducting field and lab efficacy studies, equipment calibrations, characterizations, and equipment optimization. Before Valent BioSciences, collected fourteen years of field experience as Lead Technician at Pinellas County Mosquito Control conducting field studies, equipment calibrations, operational field work and public presentations.

Samantha Ramirez-Lachmann Related Seminars and Products

Technical Development Specialist

Valent BioSciences

Dr. Haley E. Johnson, PhD Related Seminars and Products

Technical Development Specialist

Valent BioSciences

Dr. Helena J. Chapman, MD, MPH, PhD Related Seminars and Products

Associate Program Manager, Health and Air Quality Applications

NASA

Helena Chapman serves as Associate Program Manager for Health and Air Quality Applications in the Earth Action Program (Booz Allen Hamilton) of the Earth Science Division at NASA Headquarters. She is the Executive Coordinator of the Group on Earth Observations (GEO) Health Community of Practice and Earth Observations for Health (EO4Health) Initiative. She is passionate about highlighting the One Health concept, which emphasizes the value of transdisciplinary health collaborations to investigate and mitigate health risks of humans, animals, and ecosystems. She is currently a member of the One Health Initiative Autonomous pro bono team and the One Health Commission’s One Health Social Sciences Initiative advisory team. She received her doctoral degree in Public Health (One Health) and master’s degree in Public Health (Epidemiology) from the University of Florida, and her medical degree from the Iberoamerican University in the Dominican Republic.

Mr. John A. Haynes, MS, BS Related Seminars and Products

Program Manager, Health and Air Quality Applications

NASA

John Haynes serves as Program Manager for Health and Air Quality Applications in the Earth Action Program of the Earth Science Division at NASA Headquarters. The Program promotes the use of Earth observations in air quality management and public health, particularly involving environmental health and infectious diseases. He is the Co-Chair of the Group on Earth Observations (GEO) Health Community of Practice and Earth Observations for Health (EO4Health) Initiative. He also serves as the NASA Mission Applications Lead on the following satellite missions: Tropospheric Emissions: Monitoring Pollution (TEMPO), Multi-Angle Imager for Aerosols (MAIA), and the Atmosphere Observing System (AOS). He received his MS in Meteorology from the University of Oklahoma and BS in Meteorology from the University of South Alabama.

Dr. Assaf Anyamba, PhD Related Seminars and Products

Group Leader, Remote Sensing

Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Assaf Anyamba is a Distinguished R&D Staff Member and Group Lead, Remote Sensing, Geographic Data Science Section in the Geospatial Science and Human Security Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Prior to joining ORNL, he was a principal scientist and senior scientist with the Universities Space Research Association (USRA) and University of Maryland – Baltimore County (UMBC) at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center where he led teams to develop applications for vector-borne disease early warning systems and global agricultural monitoring utilizing time series satellite derived climate data sets to support various federal government agencies including the Department of Defense, the United States Department of Agriculture - Foreign Agricultural Service and Center for Medical, Agricultural and Veterinary Entomology and Defense Threat Reduction Agency among others. He holds an adjunct appointment with the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Tennessee, Knoxville and collaborates with universities through the GEO Health Community of Practice (CoP) for scientific collaborations and student engagement for research in global agricultural monitoring and ecologically coupled vectorborne diseases.  Dr. Anyamba received his Ph.D. in Geography from Clark University, Worcester, Massachusetts.  He has a MA from Ohio University, Athens, Ohio and BA in Geography and Economics from Kenyatta University, Kenya.

Dr. Di Yang, PhD Related Seminars and Products

Professor

University of Florida, Gainsville

My work focuses on integrating cutting-edge technologies like machine learning, cloud computing, and citizen science to address critical environmental challenges. I specialize in developing innovative approaches to monitor and analyze land use changes, ecosystem dynamics, and human-environment interactions from local, to regional, continental, and global scales

Dr. Xiao Huang, PhD Related Seminars and Products

Professor

Emory University

Dr. Huang's research primarily focuses on human-environment interaction, computational social sciences, vulnerability and resilience, urban informatics, disaster mapping and mitigation, GeoAI and deep learning, and disaster remote sensing.

Marla García Related Seminars and Products

Laboratory Research Specialist

Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit

Masters in Public Health candidate and PRVCU Molecular Laboratory Research Specialist focused on the diagnostic of arboviral testing in mosquitoes.

Amarilys Asencio-Torres, MS Related Seminars and Products

Program Manager

Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit

Amarilys Asencio-Torres earned a master’s degree in sciences with a concentration in Epidemiology at the University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus, in 2017. Currently, Amarilys serves as the Program Manager of the Tropical Islands Training and Evaluation Center within the Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit. In this role, she oversees training initiatives and evaluation programs aimed at enhancing vector control strategies in Puerto Rico.

Dr. Peter M. Piermarini, Ph.D. Related Seminars and Products

Professor

the Ohio State University

Peter M. Piermarini received a B.S. in Biology from James Madison University and a Ph.D. in Zoology from the University of Florida. He was a postdoctoral researcher at the Yale University School of Medicine and Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine before joining the Department of Entomology at The Ohio State University as a faculty member. He is currently a Professor and Associate Chair of Entomology. His research interests focus on Mosquito toxicology, Insecticide and repellent discovery, and Molecular physiology.

Dr. Carla Cáceres‎, Ph.D. Related Seminars and Products

Director, School of Integrative Biology and Professor, Evolution, Ecology, and Behavior

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Director, School of Integrative Biology and Professor, Evolution, Ecology, and Behavior at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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PhD Candidate

Texas A&M University

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Professor

Texas A&M University

Ryan Almeida Related Seminars and Products

Research Assistant

Texas A&M University

Hannah Dehus, BS Related Seminars and Products

Graduate Research Associate

Department of Entomology, The Ohio State University

Hannah graduated from OSU with a B.S. in Biology with an entomology minor in 2021 and served in The Ohio Army National Guard from 2017 - 2023. Hannah’s interest in mosquito ecology stems from her undergraduate studies, and was furthered by her work assisting Franklin County Public Health with mosquito and West Nile virus surveillance. This work, as well as her work as a research technician with Dr. Meuti in 2021-2023, motivated her to better understand how elements of urban ecosystems influence mosquito-borne disease. Hannah is now studying applied vector ecology as a MS student in the Environmental Sciences Graduate Program at The Ohio State University under Dr. Megan Meuti. Hannah is interested in investigating the influence of urban greening on mosquito abundance and West Nile virus prevalence, and is passionate about improving the health of communities that suffer from vector-borne disease.

Caralee Shepard Related Seminars and Products

Graduate Student

Department of Entomology, The Ohio State University

Carlee graduated from Hendrix College in 2020, double majoring in Biology and Environmental Studies for her undergraduate degree. Carlee has had an ongoing interest in pollinators, which was furthered by her work during undergrad studying the Texas frosted elfin (Callophrys irus hadros) butterfly population in public lands. This research project, along with a study of Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus) response to fracking noise, stimulated her interest in the influence human dominated landscapes can have on different organisms. At Ohio State, Carlee is studying native pollinators in urban environments with a focus on how areas can be modified to improve the health of these pollinator communities.

Dr. Sam Ward, M.S., Ph.D. Related Seminars and Products

Assistant Professor of Forest Entomology

Department of Entomology, The Ohio State University

Sam started as an Assistant Professor of Forest Entomology at Ohio State Entomology in July 2023. After completing his Ph.D. in Entomology at the University of Minnesota, Sam spent two years as a postdoctoral research associate in the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources at Purdue University. From 2020-2023, Sam was an Assistant Professor of Insect Ecology in the Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Entomology, and Plant Pathology at Mississippi State University.
Sam’s research group (Landscaped Ecosystem and Forest Entomology Lab; LEAFE Lab) studies the ecology and management of insects that feed on trees. They work on a variety of topics across multiple spatial and temporal scales, ranging from biological control of ornamental pests to macroscale ecology of invading forest insects. Most projects are aimed at understanding drivers of the arrival, establishment, and spread of non-native insects (invading species and imported biological control agents), with a particular emphasis on mitigating ecological and economic impacts of invaders. Other themes in the lab include the spatial ecology of arthropods, tree and insect responses to climate change, and ecoinformatics.

Dr. Mary M. Gardiner, M.S., Ph.D. Related Seminars and Products

Professor of Entomology

Department of Entomology, The Ohio State University

Dr. Mary M. Gardiner is a professor in the Department of Entomology and co-director of the Ohio State Environmental Sciences Graduate Program. Her research in insect ecology and conservation focuses on greening urban landscapes including vacant land, parks, and residential backyards. Mary conducts community-engaged research aimed at improving the quality of urban greenspace for both people and insects. The Gardiner Lab has published 72 peer-reviewed publications and been awarded $8.1M in grant support, with current funding from the NSF, USDA, and the MITRE Foundation. Mary is also a state specialist in Extension and is active in the Ohio Master Gardener Volunteer program. She has advised 23 graduate students and postdocs, and she teaches graduate courses in presentation skills and grant writing. 
In 2015, she released a book focused on natural enemies and their role in biological control in home gardens titled: Good Garden Bugs: Everything You Need to Know about Beneficial Predatory Insects.

Dr. Megan E. Meuti, Ph.D. Related Seminars and Products

Associate Professor

Department of Entomology, The Ohio State University

Dr. Meuti is an Associate Professor in the Department of Entomology at The Ohio State University. Dr. Meuti graduated from The Ohio State University in 2004 with dual Bachelor's of Science Degrees in Entomology and Microbiology. Dr. Meuti then continued graduate work at OSU, where she worked in Dr. David Denlinger's Insect Molecuar Physiology Lab, earning her PhD in December of 2014. Dr. Meuti taught general biology as well as courses on insect biology for science and non-science majors at Kenyon College for one year before returning to OSU as an Assistant Professor of Entomology in 2016.
Dr. Meuti’s lab group studies how circadian clock genes allow mosquitoes to measure day length to determine the time of year; how male mosquitoes change their accessory gland proteins to influence female behavior and physiology; and whether mosquitoes in urban environments are active for longer periods during the year and/or bite humans more frequently. Dr. Meuti’s lab uses a variety of molecular, genetic and physiological techniques to investigate these questions. Dr. Meuti’s ultimate goal is to uncover specific ways to manipulate seasonal responses in insects so that we can control them more effectively. Dr. Meuti is a passionate educator, and teaches graduate level courses on insect physiology and undergraduate courses for non-science majors. Dr. Meuti also greatly enjoys sharing her passion for science with all audiences through educational outreach.

Allison K. Hughes, BS Related Seminars and Products

Graduate Research Assistant

University of South Carolina

Allison Hughes is an almna of Clemson University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences. She is enrolled as a Master of Science in Epidemiology graduate student at the Arnold School of Public Health. While enrolled at the University of South Carolina, she has served as a student instructor for an undergraduate microbiology lab and a research assistant in Dr. Melissa Nolan's vector-borne and zoonotic disease laboratory.

Hannah Alexandar, BS Related Seminars and Products

Graduate Assistant

Western Carolina University

Hannah Alexander is a graduate (MS Biology) student at Western Carolina University. Her research focuses on vector-borne infectious diseases, specifically using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs) to detect mosquito salivary gland antibodies as biomarkers of exposure to La Crosse virus (LACV) vectors.

Ross Boyce, MD, MSc Related Seminars and Products

UNC School of Medicine

Dr. Boyce is an infectious disease physician at UNC.

Berlin Londoño-Renteria, PhD Related Seminars and Products

Assistant Professor

Tulane University

Dr. Londoño is currently the lead scientist of the Arbovirology and Immunology Laboratory. Her research is focused on the characterization of mosquito salivary proteins as markers for disease risk and transmission dynamics. She is also looking at the interactions between immunodominant salivary proteins and vertebrate skin cells (Fibroblast, mast cells, and dendritic cells) to characterize their role in disease progression and pathogenesis. Dr. Londoño has a strong background in human immunology and microbiology and has published more than 45 peer-reviewed articles in journals, including Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) and PLOS Pathogens and Frontiers of Immunology in topics regarding tropical medicine and vector-borne diseases.

Charlie Sither, PhD Related Seminars and Products

WCU

Dr. Sither is a post-doctoral association at WCU

Dr. Yoosook Lee, PhD Related Seminars and Products

FMEL

Dr. Yoosook is a medical entomologist at FMEL.

Dr. Lindsay Campbell, PhD Related Seminars and Products

Assistant Professor

FMEL

Dr. Campbell is a scientist at FMEL

Grifith S. Lizarraga Related Seminars and Products

Clarke International

Miss Estefani Piedrahita Related Seminars and Products

PhD student

Grupo de Microbiología Molecular, Escuela de Microbiología, Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia

I'm a Microbiologist and Bioanalyst, MSc. in Basic Biomedical Sciences and currently a PhD student in Biology at the University de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia. I have worked in the field of microbiology, molecular biology and the study of malaria vectors, in order to contribute to the knowledge and control of vector-borne diseases.

Laura Lopez Related Seminars and Products

Undergraduate student

Grupo de Microbiología Molecular, Escuela de Microbiología, Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia

Undergraduate student in Microbiology and Bioanalysis and Young Researcher at the University of Antioquia.

Margarita M. Correa, PhD Related Seminars and Products

Professor and coordinator

Grupo de Microbiología Molecular, Escuela de Microbiología, Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia

PhD., Professor and coordinator of the Grupo Microbiología Molecular, Escuela de Microbiología, Universidad de Antioquia in Colombia.

Limarie J. Reyes Torres, PhD Related Seminars and Products

PhD Candidate

University of Southern Mississippi / Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory

Limarie J. Reyes Torres, PhD. 
University of Southern Mississippi / Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory

Dr. Barry W. Alto, PhD Related Seminars and Products

Professor

University of Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory

Dr. Donald A. Yee, PhD Related Seminars and Products

Professor

University of Southern Mississippi

Miss Barbara Souza Related Seminars and Products

PhD Student

Oswaldo Cruz Institute/FIOCRUZ

PhD student in the Parasitic Biology Graduate Program (Capes 7) at the Oswaldo Cruz Institute - Fiocruz/IOC. Completed a Master’s degree in Parasitic Biology with a focus on Genetics and Biochemistry at the same institution (2021). Holds a Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences from the State University of Rio de Janeiro - UERJ/FFP (2019). Experienced in molecular genetics, primarily in molecular entomology, population genetics, insecticide resistance, and kdr mutations in various mosquito species.

Dr. Jessica Gouvea Related Seminars and Products

Oswaldo Cruz Institute/FIOCRUZ

Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences from the State University of Rio de Janeiro - UERJ (2015). During undergraduate studies, completed internships at the UERJ Aquatic Insects Laboratory and the National Museum. Holds a Master’s degree (2017) and a PhD (2022) in Zoology from the National Museum's Graduate Program in Zoology - UFRJ. Conducted a Sandwich PhD at the National Museum of Natural History - Smithsonian Institute (2019). Currently, she is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Institutional Postdoctoral Program at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (PIPD-UFRJ) within the Graduate Program in Biological Sciences (Zoology) and is part of the project "Molecular Surveillance of Vector Insects in Brazil" as a Young Doctor at the Laboratory of Biology, Control, and Surveillance of Vector Insects at the Oswaldo Cruz Institute.

Jessica Bezerra Related Seminars and Products

PhD Student

Oswaldo Cruz Institute/FIOCRUZ

Currently a PhD candidate in the Stricto Sensu Graduate Program in Cellular and Molecular Biology at the Oswaldo Cruz Institute (PGBCM/IOC/Fiocruz), where she is developing a project aimed at detailing the reproductive behavior of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, focusing on male-female recognition and investigating the role of the circadian clock gene (cry2) in reproductive behavior. She holds a Master's degree from the same program and a Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences from the State University of Rio de Janeiro.

Dr. Luciana Araripe Related Seminars and Products

Oswaldo Cruz Institute/FIOCRUZ

She holds a degree in Biological Sciences from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (1997), a master's degree in Genetics from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (2000) and a PhD in Genetics and Evolution from the State University of Campinas (Unicamp - 2005) with a sandwich period at CNRS (France). Between 2010 and 2013, she worked as an associate researcher at Harvard University (USA), continuing her postdoctoral work at the same institution (2005-2010). She has experience in Genetics, with an emphasis on Molecular Evolution of insects. She is currently working on projects that address aspects of the reproductive behavior of vector mosquitoes, focusing on the genetics of recognition between males and females of the same species and the environmental and regulatory factors involved in this interaction. As a more recent focus, she has been studying the effects of excessive artificial nighttime light on the bionomic characteristics and behavioral rhythms of the urban mosquito Aedes aegypti.

Dr. Jose Bento Lima Related Seminars and Products

Oswaldo Cruz Institute/FIOCRUZ

Full Researcher and Head of the Laboratory of Physiology and Control of Arthropod Vectors, IOC-Fiocruz, graduated in Biological Sciences from the Pedro II Faculty of Humanity (1994), Master in Cellular and Molecular Biology from the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (1999), PhD in Parasite Biology from the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (2003) and post-doctorate in Laficave, IOC-Fiocruz (2006). He has experience in the area of ??Parasitology, with emphasis on Entomology and Malacology of Parasites and Vectors, working mainly on the following topics: Creation and maintenance of Culicidae colonies in the laboratory, evaluation of biological parameters of Aedes and Anopheles, vector control, monitoring of Culicidae resistance to insecticides and resistance management to improve vector control. Member of the Postgraduate Program in Tropical Medicine IOC/Fiocruz and of the Professional Master's Program in Surveillance and Vector Control at IOC/Fiocruz. He was a member of the Advisory Committee for Vector Control of the Ministry of Health and is currently a member of the Scientific Advisory Committee of Experts (ESAC - IVCC).

Dr. Ademir Martins Related Seminars and Products

Oswaldo Cruz Institute/FIOCRUZ

Ademir de Jesus Martins Jr. (Martins, AJ) is a researcher at FIOCRUZ, deputy coordinator of the Laboratory of Biology, Control, and Surveillance of Vector Insects (LBCVIV), and associate vice-director of Research, Technological Development, and Innovation at the Oswaldo Cruz Institute. He is a biologist with a Bachelor's degree in Genetics (UFRJ, 2003) and completed his Master’s (2005) and PhD (2009) in the Parasitic Biology Graduate Program at IOC/Fiocruz, both focused on molecular mechanisms of Aedes aegypti insecticide resistance. From 2015 to 2018, he was a visiting researcher at Yale University. He conducts research on vector insect control, particularly in studies related to insecticide resistance genetics. He works in Entomology, Parasitology, Genetics, and Molecular Biology of insects. He is a permanent professor in the Parasitic Biology Graduate Program at IOC/Fiocruz, a member of the National Institute of Science and Technology in Molecular Entomology (INCT-EM) and the international WIN Network consortium (http://win-network.ird.fr/). He is a FAPERJ Young Scientist of Our State fellow, CNPq Researcher Level 2, and associate editor of the journals Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Parasites & Vectors, and Current Research in Parasitology & Vector-Borne Diseases.

Gabriel C. Nascimento Related Seminars and Products

Student

Oswaldo Cruz Institute

Graduated in Biological Sciences from the State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ-FFP). He worked as a scholarship holder of the Biology Subproject PIBID/CAPES/UERJ (2018-2019). He worked as a scientific initiation scholarship holder at the Laboratory of Biology, Control and Surveillance of Insect Vectors (LBCVIV/IOC), working with the phenotypic analysis of recombinant inbred strains of Aedes aegypti (2019-2020) and with the analysis of energy reserves in populations of Aedes aegypti, resistant and susceptible to insecticides (2021-2023). He is currently a master's student in the Postgraduate Program in Parasite Biology at FIOCRUZ/IOC, working with entomological and mollecular surveillance. He has experience in breeding Aedes aegypti, phenotypic analysis and colorimetric biochemical analysis.

Dr. Marcia Lenzi Related Seminars and Products

Oswaldo Cruz Foundation

PhD in Public Health from the National School of Public Health of the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (2008); Master in Education - University of Hertfordshire/UK (1993). Has experience in the area of ??Public Health, with emphasis on discussing the impact of epidemics such as dengue and zika on society and the SUS, considering the difficulties in implementing vector control policies, public engagement and basic assistance within a context strongly marked by social determinants that increase the vulnerability of neglected populations. Worked at the Center for Technological Development in Health/CDTS of Fiocruz and at the Zika Social Sciences Network of Fiocruz, being part of its Executive Coordination. She is a Senior Technologist in Public Health and is working in the Institutional Relations Advisory of the Office of the President of the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, in institutional policy of health promotion and territorial development with populations in situations of vulnerability.

Aline Loureiro Related Seminars and Products

PhD student

Fundação Oswaldo Cruz

Cursando doutorado na Pós-Graduação em Biologia Parasitária na Fundação Oswaldo Cruz com ênfase em biologia molecular e genética da resistência a inseticidas em Anopheles darlingi, principal vetor de malária do Brasil. Cursou mestrado no Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biologia Parasitária na Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, atuando nas áreas de genética, biologia molecular com ênfase em genética de populações (2018). Desenvolveu sua dissertação de mestrado sobre diversidade em genes relacionados à resistência a inseticidas e ritmos biológicos em Anopheles darlingi. Concluiu graduação em Ciências Biológicas pela Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (2016). Durante a graduação fez intercâmbio na Universidade Nova de Lisboa em Portugal, participando de diferentes projetos no Instiuto de Higiene e Medicina Tropical (2013-2014) envolvendo resistência à inseticidas e genética de populações em Anopheles gambiae. Atualmente é tecnologista sênior bolsista do Laboratório de Biologia, Controle e Vigilância de Insetos Vetores e atua no monitoramento molecular de marcadores associados a resistência a inseticidas em insetos vetores.

Dr. Simone Ladeia-Andrade Related Seminars and Products

Researcher in Public Health

Fundação Oswaldo Cruz - IOC/Fiocruz

Brazilian, graduated in medicine from the Federal University of Espírito Santo (UFES, 1984-1990), specialized in Clinical Medicine from the University Hospital of Brasília (HUB, 1991-1992) and in Tropical Medicine from the then Foundation of Tropical Medicine of Amazonas (FMT-AM, 1994-1995), master in Tropical Medicine from the Oswaldo Cruz Institute/Fiocruz (1996-1998) and completed her doctorate at Fiocruz in partnership with the Institute of Biomedical Sciences of USP (2001-2005), receiving the CAPES Award for Theses in Medicine II. She worked in hospital and field medicine in various regions of Brazil. She participated in research and medical assistance expeditions to populations in the interior of Brazil, such as indigenous lands, riverside communities, rural settlements and urban areas. She received the Malaria Champions of the Americas 2017 award granted by PAHO for the elimination of malaria in the Jaú National Park, Amazonas state. She is currently a public health researcher at the Laboratory of Parasitic Diseases at the Oswaldo Cruz Institute, developing population-based epidemiological studies and clinical trials in the Amazon region focused on the clinic, epidemiology, treatment and control of malaria and other tropical diseases.

Ms Mariana Lizbeth Jimenez Related Seminars and Products

Student

Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon

Graduated with a degree in Genomic Biotechnology from the School of Biological Sciences of the Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon. Currently a second year student of the Master's program in Medical and Veterinary Entomology at the Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon.

Gerardo Trujillo Related Seminars and Products

Professor

Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León

B.S. in Chemistry, M.S. and Ph.D. in Sciences with emphasis in Medical Entomology, all from the School of Biological Sciences of the UANL in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. He is currently a professor at the School of Biological Sciences of the UANL.

Iram P. Rodriguez-Sanchez Related Seminars and Products

Research- Professor

Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon

Rodriguez-Sanchez obtained his bachelor’s degree as a Chemical Bacteriologist Parasitologist, a master’s degree, and a Ph.D. in Medical Entomology at the Faculty of Biological Sciences of the UANL, Mexico. He holds the appointment of Full Professor A and is head of the Molecular and Structural Physiology Laboratory at the UANL, Mexico. Her research focuses on the description of omics (transcriptome, miRNome, metabolome, proteome, genome, and metabolome) in different biological models to reveal intricate natural processes, both normal and pathological, and unravel paradigms.

Wendy Nohemi Guel Perez Related Seminars and Products

Fernanda Hernandez Related Seminars and Products

Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León

Student of the genomic biotechnology program, currently in the eighth semester, thesis student in the laboratory of molecular physiology and structure.

Ms Cindy Gonzalez Related Seminars and Products

Student

Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León

I am a ninth semester student of Biology at the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León. I am currently doing my thesis in the Molecular and Structural Physiology Laboratory.

Dannai Navarro Related Seminars and Products

Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon

Sixth semester student of Food Science degree, current thesis student in the Department of Molecular and Structural Physiology, at the Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo León in México.

Dr. Trishan Wickramasinghe, M.D Related Seminars and Products

Ph.D Student

University of Nevada Las Vegas

Dr. Trishan Wickramasinghe is a physician and researcher currently pursuing a PhD in Global and Environmental Health. With extensive experience in emergency medicine in India and Sri Lanka, he has dedicated multiple years to research in areas such as maternal mortality, kidney function, cardiac disease, and e-cigarettes. His work extends to global health policy, vector control, and epidemiological studies, particularly focusing on malaria elimination strategies and insecticide resistance in mosquitoes.

Dr. Wickramasinghe has been actively involved in cross-sectional studies assessing the health impacts of e-cigarette use among high school students, as well as policy evaluations on Medicare expansion, provider reimbursement models, and prescription drug pricing regulations. He is currently conducting larval and bottle bioassays to assess insecticide resistance in southern Nevada, alongside research on the efficacy of topical mosquito repellents using arm-in-cage tests.

With over a decade of experience in developing global partnerships, Dr. Wickramasinghe has been a strong advocate for global leadership, intercultural competency, and public health initiatives. His work emphasizes evidence-based policy solutions to address pressing health challenges worldwide.

Dr. Richard M. Oxborough, MSc, PhD Related Seminars and Products

Parasitology and Vector Biology (PARAVEC) Laboratory

Dr. Oxborough is a Medical Entomologist with expertise in malaria vector control and monitoring across sub-Saharan Africa and the greater Mekong. He has more than 15 years experience having worked for the US President's Malaria Initiative and London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.
 

Mr. Vivek Raman, MPH Related Seminars and Products

Environmental Health Supervisor

Southern Nevada Helth District

Vivek Raman is a Medical Entomologist.

David Quichocho Related Seminars and Products

Student

University of Nevada Las Vegas

David Quichocho is a biology student.

Camila Baez Related Seminars and Products

High School student

University of Nevada Las Vegas

Camila Baez is a High school student studying biology.

Zoee Sanchez, MPH Related Seminars and Products

Parasitology and Vector Biology (PARAVEC) Laboratory

Zoee Sanchez is a medical entomologist.

Karen L. Figueroa Chilito, MsC Related Seminars and Products

Graduate Assistant Researcher

University of Nevada Las Vegas

Karen is a doctoral student in Public Health at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), with a concentration in Global and Environmental health. She's currently a graduate research assistant in the ParaVec Lab, where she works on projects related to mosquito surveillance and disease research under the guidance of Dr. Louisa Messenger and Dr. Chad Cross.

Karen has a bachelor's degree in Economics from Universidad Nacional de Colombia and a Master's degree in Data Science from the University of Texas at Austin, where she developed her passion for using Machine Learning to solve real-world problems in diverse topics but especially in vector-borne diseases. She is interested in developing innovative data-driven solutions to address mosquito-borne diseases, such as malaria, dengue, leishmaniasis, and chikungunya, which disproportionately affect marginalized populations in low- and middle-income countries.

Austin J. Tang, BS Related Seminars and Products

Graduate Student

University of Nevada Las Vegas

Austin Tang, BS, is a Master's student at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) studying public health. He has experience in various research settings from working on public health program evaluation to studying the association of protein-protein interactions in neurodevelopmental disorders. Now, Austin is a Graduate Assistant at the UNLV School of Public Health Parasitology and Vector Biology Laboratory (PARAVEC Lab) working on various projects of global health concern. His current thesis lies in using next-generation sequencing to understand the genetic factors contributing to the rise of West Nile virus in Southern Nevada. He is also working on a multi-institution collaborative project designing and testing a serological test for Trypanosoma cruzi. Austin is passionate about leveraging novel molecular techniques to inform public health interventions.

Prof. Chad L. Cross, MSc, PhD Related Seminars and Products

Associate Professor In Residence

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Dr. Cross is a biostatistician.

Dr. Louisa A. Messenger, PhD, MSc Related Seminars and Products

Assistant Professor

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Dr. Louisa Messenger is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health at UNLV School of Public Health. Prior to joining UNLV in Aug. 2022, she was an Assistant Professor at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) with more than 16 years of experience, specialising primarily in molecular entomology and parasitology of vector-borne diseases across multiple continents.
Dr. Messenger earned her PhD (2015) and MSc (2009, Distinction) from the LSHTM and a BA (2008) from the University of Cambridge. To date, she has published her research findings as 100 peer reviewed papers and worked on projects in more than 20 countries across Latin America and Africa, maintaining close collaborations with local research institutions and key international donors and stakeholders, including the CDC, the US President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI), USAID, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and the World Health Organization (WHO).
Dr. Messenger has made substantial contributions to two main research areas: the development and evaluation of innovative vector control interventions and the application of basic science techniques to improve disease surveillance and management strategies. As the current Co-Director of the Parasitology and Vector Biology (PARAVEC) laboratory at UNLV-SPH, she is responsible for a diverse research agenda focused on improving regional and international surveillance and control of vector-borne diseases, principally, malaria, arboviruses and Chagas disease.

Mr. Neil D. Sanscrainte, MS Related Seminars and Products

Molecular Biologist

USDA-ARS Center for Medical, Agricultural, and Veterinary Entomology

USDA Molecular Biologist

Ms. Kendra A. Dagg Related Seminars and Products

PhD Candidate

University of Florida / US Army

University of Florida Department of Entomology and Nematology
PhD Candidate
US Army Medical Entomologist (72B) Officer

Fred Stell Related Seminars and Products

Citrus County Mosquito Control District

Dr. Tara C. Thiemann, PhD Related Seminars and Products

Associate Professor

University of the Pacific

Associate Professor of Biological Sciences at University of the Pacific. The Thiemann Lab is composed of undergraduate and master's student researchers. The lab focuses on mosquito biology and the effects on the transmission of vector-borne pathogens, with a current focus on mosquito bloodfeeding patterns as well as insecticide resistance.

Dr. Edwin A. Burgess Related Seminars and Products

Assistant Professor

Entomology and Nematology Department, University of Florida

Dr. Burgess specializes in veterinary entomology. His common goal is to improve control of arthropods that are damaging to non-human vertebrates, especially in the animal production industry. Pest systems involving animals can be highly variable and complicated, necessitating a multidisciplinary approach to this type of research. Dr. Burgess is mainly focused on two broad areas: 1) Developing new chemical and biological control solutions that are safe for animals. 2)Discovering aspects of the biology of pests that:
May be exploitable for control purposes.
May help determine cycles in economic losses and/or disease transmission.

Donald Ward, MSPH Related Seminars and Products

Graduate Student

Arizona State University

Don Ward is a third-year PhD student at Arizona State University, studying under the mentorship of Dr. Silvie Huijben. Don's research interests generally include the ecology and evolution of vector-borne diseases. His PhD dissertation work involves assessing the resistance profiles and molecular mechanisms behind disease vectors in Maricopa County, Arizona; how insecticide contact efficacy varies across a heterogeneous landscape; and how seasonal changes can affect insecticide resistance profiles.

Ashlyn Maag Related Seminars and Products

Arizona State University

Ashlyn Maag is an undergraduate researcher in the Huijben lab.

Jack Reihing Related Seminars and Products

Arizona State University

Jack Reihing is an undergraduate researcher in the Huijben lab.

Lila Stanley Related Seminars and Products

Arizona State University

Lila Stanley is an undergraduate student in the Mosquito Biology Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience at ASU under the instruction of Dr. Silvie Huijben.

Jesus Levya Related Seminars and Products

Arizona State University

Jesus Levya is an undergraduate student in the Mosquito Biology Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience at ASU under the instruction of Dr. Silvie Huijben.

Damilola Oyelakin Related Seminars and Products

Arizona State University

Damilola Oyelakin is an undergraduate student in the Mosquito Biology Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience at ASU under the instruction of Dr. Silvie Huijben.

Mikayla Utnehmer, BS Related Seminars and Products

Arizona State University

Mikayla Utnehmer is a former undergraduate researcher from the Huijben lab. She received her undergraduate degree from ASU in the spring of 2024.

Mackenna Berg Related Seminars and Products

Master's Student

Arizona State University

Mackenna Berg is a Master's Student in the Huijben Lab at Arizona State University.

Dr. Silvie Huijben, PhD Related Seminars and Products

Associate Professor

Arizona State University

Silvie Huijben is an evolutionary biologist with a keen interest in the arms-race between us humans and the organisms we aim to control. Her work focuses on the evolution of drug resistance in malaria parasites and insecticide resistance in mosquitoes. Dr. Huijben aims to use empirical research on the evolutionary ecology of mosquitoes and parasites to answer the following key question: how can we design better resistance management strategies? Silvie Huijben started her PhD in evolutionary biology and infectious diseases at the University of Edinburgh (UK) and later moved to the Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics (CIDD) at the Pennsylvania State University (USA) under supervision of Dr. Andrew Read. She received her PhD degree from the University of Edinburgh in 2010 and continued with a post-doctoral position at CIDD. She obtained a Science in Society – Branco Weiss Fellowship and a Marie Curie Incoming International Fellowship and for a post-doctoral position at the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISglobal, Spain) in 2013. In 2018 she joined the Center for Evolution and Medicine at Arizona State University as Assistant Professor where she received an NSF-CAREER award in 2021 to work on understanding the selective forces acting on insecticide resistant mosquitoes.

Dr. Filemon T. Tokponnon, PhD Related Seminars and Products

Centre de Recherche Entomologique de Cotonou (CREC)

Dr Tokponnon is a senior entomologist at the CREC in Cotonou, Benin. His expertise is in malaria vector control.

Ms Arissara Pongsiri, MS Related Seminars and Products

Medical Research Technologist

Armed Forces Research Institute of Medical Sciences

My name is Arissara Pongsiri (M.Sc.). I have worked at Vector Biology and Control section of Department of Entomology, Armed Forces Research Institute of Sciences (AFRIMS), supervised by Dr. Alongkot Ponlawat. Thailand for 15 years. 
Mission of our section is focusing in mosquito surveillance,  mosquito biology, and evaluation of novel vector control interventions under lab, semi-field, and field conditions. My relative jobs are including experimental planning, conducting, data management, and statistical analyses.

Anita Schiller, PHE Related Seminars and Products

Entomological Outreach Specialist/Director

ACIS Natura/ former Harris County Biological Control Initiative

I served Harris County, Texas for almost 25 years as fulltime naturalist, science educator and scientist researching, producing and utilizing biological control agents against medically significant mosquitoes, with work that is published open access in peer-reviewed journals among others. 
If you work in a district that is looking to enhance their education components or incorporate biological control in their operations, the outreach program I present here at the 91st AMCA conference is customizable to your district, and my expertise in classic and inundative biological controls is available to you via virtual appointments.  
Please contact me for a free strategy session at contact@acisnatura.com. 

Ruben Rosas, B.A Related Seminars and Products

GIS Coordinator

Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District

GIS Coordinator for the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District since 2013. B.A in GIS, Computer Cartography, and Urban Planning.

Dr. Luis Chaves, Ph.D. Related Seminars and Products

Associate Professor

Indiana University

Dr. Chaves is an associate professor at the Indiana University School of Public Health and the Department of GEography. He is interested in the ecology of vector borne diseases.

Mrs. Erin Cloherty, PhD, MSPH Related Seminars and Products

Entomologist

City of New Orleans Mosquito Termite and Rodent Control Board

Erin Cloherty Duvernay holds a Ph.D. in Entomology, with a concentration in Insect Toxicology from Louisiana State University. Erin earned a Master of Science in Public Health & Tropical Medicine with a concentration in Parasitology from Tulane University, School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine. Erin is currently a senior Entomologist with the City of New Orleans Mosquito, Termite, and Rodent Control Board.
Her research includes both local and international projects focused on public health issues relating to insecticide resistance, parasite surveillance, public perception of pest control, vector-borne disease control and prevention, and zoonotic diseases. Erin is also an adjunct professor at Loyola University New Orleans, where she teaches parasitology.

Ana Zorilla, CAWA Related Seminars and Products

CEO

LA-SPCA

Ana Zorrilla, a Certified Animal Welfare Administrator, has served as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Louisiana SPCA since November 2007.  Prior to becoming CEO, Zorrilla joined the Louisiana SPCA in 2006 as Director of Development. Notably in 2008, Zorrilla led the organization through Hurricane Gustav and the first successful evacuation of companion animals with their pet owners from an American city. She has served as member of the Board of Directors of The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement (formerly SAWA), and serves on both the Best Practices & Emerging Trends committee, and the Scholarship Action Team committee.

In 2012, Zorrilla became the first person in Louisiana (and one of less than 100 professionals in the country) to successfully complete the Certification of Animal Welfare Administrators (CAWA).  Zorrilla has served as a panelist at several conferences, including HSUS Animal Care Expo, PetHealth’s CEO Roundtable, SAWA’s Management Conference, and keynote speaker at the 2014 PetPoint Summit.  In 2015, she served as a panelist on the 10K Panel: Creating a Culture of Preparedness, commemorating the 10 year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.

Zorrilla has attended the Executive Certification Program in Nonprofit Leadership at the Center for Nonprofit Leadership of George Washington University.  She is a Graduate of the 2013-2014 Class of the New Orleans Regional Leadership Institute.  She is also a member of the 2014 Class of Young Leadership Council Role Models.  Previously, she has been the recipient of New Orleans Magazine’s People to Watch 2008 and as one of 50 honorees for New Orleans’ City Business’ Women of the Year 2009.

A New Orleans native, Zorrilla graduated from Loyola University in New Orleans with an undergraduate degree in English Literature and Secondary Education and went on to receive her Masters in Educational Administration from the University of New Orleans.

Susanne Straif-Bourgeois, PhD, MPH, MS Related Seminars and Products

Associate Professor

Louisiana State University School of Public Health

Dr. Susanne Straif-Bourgeois, PhD, MPH, MS is an associate professor in epidemiology at the LSU School of Public Health (SOPH) since 2013 and a SOPH faculty council member for the Center for Interprofessional Education and Community Practice (CIPECP) since June 2020. She is a trained infectious disease epidemiologist with work experience in African countries and Taiwan. Prior to her tenure at LSU, Dr. Straif-Bourgeois was working for the Louisiana State Health Department as the Assistant State Epidemiologist for 14 years. Her research interests include healthcare-associated infections, zoonotic disease, natural disasters and emerging pathogens response including epidemics and pandemics.

Emily Roberson, PhD Related Seminars and Products

Epidemiologist

LA-SPCA

Emily holds a PhD in Epidemiology Education from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She has an MPH from Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine in Global Maternal and Child Health.
In the past, she has worked for the State of Hawaii Disease Investigation Branch Chief and was an Assistant Professor of Public Health at Hawaii Pacific University: Honolulu, HI.
She is an applied epidemiologist with a passion for translating public health data into real-world action.

Jill VanWhy-Spoonmore, MPH, BS, LVT Related Seminars and Products

Pest Specialist

City of New Orleans Mosquito Termite and Rodent Control Board

Jill holds an associate degree in veterinary technology, a bachelor’s degree in education, and a master’s degree in public health. She has worked as a credentialed veterinary technician for over fifteen years and has an interest in veterinary cardiology as well as One Health initiatives. Currently, Jill works for the New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board where she supports the mosquito division and educational programs.

Dr. Jennifer R. Gordon, Ph.D., M.S. Related Seminars and Products

Principal Entomologist

Bug Lessons Consulting LLC

Dr. Jennifer Gordon is the Founder and Principal Entomologist at Bug Lessons Consulting. She has been active in the field of entomology for over 15 years and earned her M.S. investigating insecticide resistance in Culex quinquefasciatus and her Ph.D. investigating insecticide resistance in the bed bug, Cimex lectularius. She has worked at the corporate level supporting and developing personal and spatial mosquito repellents and consumer and professional mosquito control products and processes. Additionally, she has served as a seasonal mosquito control technician for her local mosquito control program and partnered with mosquito control programs as part of her professional responsibilities. She was a Science Policy Fellow for the Entomological Society of America and, most recently, received the Presidential Citation award from the AMCA for her work on their best practices manuals.

Dan Markowski, Ph. D. Related Seminars and Products

Technical Advisor

American Mosquito Control Association

Dr. Daniel Markowski has served on the front lines of the nation’s various mosquito-borne disease outbreaks from West Nile virus to Zika virus and worked with various local agencies to quell the outbreaks. He has also coordinated aerial responses to every major hurricane event in the US since 2004. In the spring of 2022, he accepted a position as the Technical Advisor for the American Mosquito Control Association (AMCA). In this capacity, Markowski represents the Association’s members on all operational, technical, legislative, and regulatory matters related to the vector surveillance and control industry.

Jordy Van der Beek, MSc Related Seminars and Products

PhD Candidate

Naturalis Biodiversity Center

Jordy van der Beek is a Dutch mosquito taxonomist and ecologist working at Naturalis Biodiversity Center. He works on the effect of salinization on mosquitoes, as well as mosquito diversity in the Caribbean.

Jason Richardson, PhD Related Seminars and Products

Technical Manager

IVCC

Dr. Richardson retired from the U.S. Army in 2016 having served as a medical entomologist for 22 years in positions in the United States, Kenya, and Thailand.  He capped off his military service managing and directing translational research programs focused on developing new tools to prevent vector-borne diseases with positions as the Director of the Entomology Branch at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) and the Manager of the Deployed Warfighter Protection Program at the U.S. Armed Forces Pest Management Board. Dr. Richardson joined IVCC in 2016. IVCC a Product Development Partnership (PDP) investing donor funds in R&D to overcome barriers to innovation in mosquito control.

Dr. Cameron J. Osborne, PhD Related Seminars and Products

Postdoctoral Fellow

University of Arkansas

Cameron is currently a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Arkansas where he works on pathogen surveillance projects in ticks, mosquitos, and midges. These projects range in scope from understanding regional outbreaks of livestock disease to developing tools for global human pathogen surveillance projects. Before his postdoc, Cameron worked on tick and tick-borne pathogen surveillance in California, and developing novel control techniques for Culicoides biting midges during his PhD at Kansas State University. These projects have allowed Cameron to build skills in vector surveillance, molecular biology, toxicology, next-gen sequencing, RNAi, and more. Cameron’s research ambitions seek to better understand vector-borne disease risks to humans and animals and develop control strategies for these pests.

Darrel Bagiotti Related Seminars and Products

Evelyn J. Franco, Pharm.D, Ph.D. Related Seminars and Products

Postdoctoral Scholar

University of Central Florida College of Medicine

Dr. Evelyn Franco is a postdoctoral scholar at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine.

Diane Roach, AS Related Seminars and Products

OPS Laboratory Technician

University of Central Florida College of Medicine

Diane Roach is an OPS laboratory technician in the Willenberg Lab at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine.

Jordyn Diaz, BS Related Seminars and Products

OPS Laboratory Technician

University of Central Florida College of Medicine

Jordyn Diaz is an OPS laboratory technician in the Willenberg Lab at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine.

Ailed Sanchez, BS Related Seminars and Products

OPS Laboratory Technician

University of Central Florida College of Medicine

Ailed Sanchez is an OPS laboratory technician in the Willenberg Lab at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine.

Dr. Sydney Crawley, PhD Related Seminars and Products

Principal Vector Scientist

Rentokil Terminix

Sydney Crawley, Ph.D. is the Principal Vector Scientist at Rentokil Terminix.

Josiah Ritchey, M.S. Related Seminars and Products

Senior Vector Scientist

Rentokil Terminix

Josiah is the Senior Vector Scientist for Rentokil Terminix.

Dr. Solomon Kibret Birhanie, PhD Related Seminars and Products

Scientific Director

West Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District

Dr. Solomon Birhanie is a seasoned public health entomologist with over 19 years of experience in mosquito research and vector control. He currently serves as the Scientific Director of the West Valley Vector Control Agency in California. With over 40 published scientific papers, he contributes significantly to the field. Dr. Birhanie is a member of the ASTMH Scientific Program Committee and an elected Council member of the American Committee of Medical Entomology. He also serves as Subject Editor for the Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association (JAMCA).

Jennifer Thieme Castellon Related Seminars and Products

Vector Ecologist

West Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District

Jennifer is a Vector Ecologist at West Valley MVCD.

Dr. Johanna Ohm Related Seminars and Products

Project Manager / Senior Scientist

Verily Life System

As a Senior Scientist and Project Manager for Verily Life Sciences, Johanna Ohm applies her expertise in mosquito ecology and infectious disease control to manage the Wolbachia-based incompatible insect technique (IIT) program in the British Virgin Islands. She has over 6 years experience in industry, working on a cross-functional team to apply novel mosquito control technology. She believes that the future of mosquito control relies more on public education, source control, and targeted treatments, with less emphasis on chemical insecticides with off-target impact. She is working toward making that future a reality. She is passionate about science communication, data management and visualization, and using science for good.

Dr. Amy R. Lynd, PhD Related Seminars and Products

Project Manager

Green VI

Amy Lynd obtained a BSc in Genetics from the University of Liverpool in 1998 and an MSc in Sustainable Rural Development in the Tropics from Edinburgh University in 1999. She completed a PhD in 2008 at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine investigating the behavioural and evolutionary responses of Anopheles gambiae s.s. to insecticide treated bednets. She has over 20 years experience in vector control and is currently the Project Manager of the Wolbachia program in Virgin Gorda.

Mrs. Charlotte McDevitt Related Seminars and Products

Executive Director

Green VI

Charlotte McDevitt is the Executive Director of Green VI, a non-for-profit organisation dedicated to establishing best practices in resilience, regeneration and sustainability in the British Virgin Islands (BVI). She has a master's degree in waste reduction and resource management in the BVI and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. Her research focuses on developing a model for small-island states to ameliorate the impacts of climate change.

Mrs. Anetia D. Herbert Related Seminars and Products

Project Assistant

Green VI

Anetia D. Herbert has nine plus years experience in customer service and administration. She joined the BugOut Wolbachia team in January of 2023, where she initially started as a field technician. Through quick learning and dedication her role was expanded to include lab, technician and administrative and logistics personnel. Whose role including but not limited to mosquito sorting, data entry, larvae hatching, completion of assays and the importation of the Wolbachia treated mosquitoes.

Ms. Angel R. Cupid Related Seminars and Products

Senior Laboratory Assistant

Green VI

Angel Cupid has grown up in our small but robust Virgin Gorda community home. She is a lover of education, having obtained her Associate's Degree in General Science, and is currently pursuing her Bachelor's degree with hopes of one day becoming a neonatologist. At present, she is employed at the local non-profit organization Green VI, where she serves as a lab and field technician, and outreach officer aiding in our efforts to keep the community greener, cleaner, and healthier. She is a lover of life and growth, a passion that is physically evident in her love for gardening. She is an avid reader and a lover of the arts through singing. Most importantly, her faith in God holds strong. She finds courage in the words of Audrey Hepburn, “Nothing is impossible. The word itself says I’m possible.

Ms. Vernessa BELLOT Related Seminars and Products

Project Manager

Green VI

Vernessa brings more than eight years of expertise in vector control. Her experience includes civil and environmental engineering, environmental management, education, and project management.

Dr. Bradley White Related Seminars and Products

Principal Scientist/Director

Verily Life Sciences

Bradley White is a seasoned professional in the field of biological sciences, currently serving as Principal Scientist/Director at Verily since 2015, after progressing through various roles including Senior Staff Scientist and Staff Scientist. Prior experience includes a tenure as Assistant Professor at the University of California, Riverside from July 2011 to July 2015, and as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Notre Dame from February 2010 to July 2011. Bradley White holds a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from the University of Notre Dame, completed in 2010, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and English from Oberlin College, earned in 2004

Dr. Jacob Crawford Related Seminars and Products

Senior Scientist

Verily Life Sciences

Dr Jacob Crawford obtained his Ph.D. in entomology in 2012 from Cornell University. He then worked as a Post Postdoctoral Fellow at UC Berkeley before joining the Verily Life Science team in 2015 where he has worked on Sterile Insect Tecnology

Rachel Morreale, MS; BS Related Seminars and Products

Manager, Applied Science and Technologies

Lee County Mosquito Control District

Rachel Morreale leads the sterile insect technique program at Lee County Mosquito Control District. She received a Bachelor of Science from the University of North Florida and a Master of Science from Georgia Southern University. As the Applied Science and Technologies Manager, Rachel has developed the sterile insect technique program for LCMCD from its inception in 2017. She has directed the establishment of population surveillance, colonization and mass rearing of Aedes aegypti, and sterilization of male mosquitoes for releases. She constantly works to further the program’s goals of mosquito suppression and for the advancement of SIT with colleagues around the world.

Steven Stenhouse, MS; BS Related Seminars and Products

Supervisor, Applied Science and Technologies

Lee County Mosquito Control District

Steven has worked with Lee County's Aedes aegypti SIT program since 2018. Before that he worked with the US department of Agriculture in their Mediterranean fruit fly sterile release program. He has a biology degree from California State University Northridge and a masters degree in parasitology from Chiang Mai University in Thailand.

Johanna Bajonero, PhD; MS; BS Related Seminars and Products

Lee County Mosquito Control District

Johanna Bajonero is a Biologist with an M.Sc. in Applied Biology (2012) from Nueva Granada Military University in Colombia. She received her Ph.D. in Entomology (2016) from Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture at São Paulo University in Brazil. From 2016 to 2019, she worked at Koppert Brazil in the research and development department. Since 2019, she has been a Quality control specialist at Lee County Mosquito Control District. Her interests are insect production for different purposes, quality control, and biological control.

Danilo Carvalho, PhD; MS; BS Related Seminars and Products

University of Florida

Danilo Carvalho is a Ph.D. graduate from the University of São Paulo, specializing in Aedes aegypti population suppression techniques to promote significant advancements in vector control and the fight against mosquito-borne diseases, with great expertise in medical entomology, mosquito ecology, and biology. He also has expertise in the genetic manipulation of Aedes aegypti through embryonic microinjection. As a staff member at the IAEA, he was actively engaged in technology transfer and implementation of the SIT package, including mass-rearing of Aedes aegypti and field monitoring and releases of sterile male mosquitoes. He is currently engaged as a postdoctoral researcher with Dan Hahn at the University of Florida.

Aaron Lloyd, MS Related Seminars and Products

Assistant Director

Lee County Mosquito Control District

Aaron Lloyd has worked in mosquito control for over 25 years. He worked in research for the University of Florida, United States Deaprtment of Agriculture, and the US Navy Entomology Center of Excellence. He has also worked in Operational mosquito control for over 13 years and is currently the Assistant Director of the Lee County Mosquito Control District in Lehigh Acres, Florida.

Dr. Chloe Wang, PhD Related Seminars and Products

Project Scientist & Manager

University of California, Irvine

Dr. Chloe Wang is a Project Scientist focusing on vector biology and epidemiology at the University of California, Irvine. She is also a Research Associate in the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District.

Her current projects include: 1) Application of sterile insect technique (SIT) for the control of Aedes aegypti (Co-Lead); 2) Epidemiology of malaria and its vectors in Africa; and 3) Serological biomarkers for monitoring human-vector contact by Invasive Anopheles stephensi in Africa.

Chloe is serving as the advisor for AMCA Young Professionals (YPs) group.

Mr. Timothy Morgan, Ms Related Seminars and Products

Vector Ecologist

Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District

Timothy "Tim" Morgan is a Vector Ecologist for the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District. He is one of the co-leads of the SIT project.

Sokanary Sun, MS Related Seminars and Products

Vector Ecologist

Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District

Sokanary "Sunny" Sun is a Vector Ecologist with the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District. She is one of the co-leads of the SIT project.

Amber Semrow, MS Related Seminars and Products

Director of Scientific Technical Services

Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District

Amber Semrow is the Director of Scientific Technical Services for the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District. 
She is the lead of the SIT project.

Kattie Morris, MS Related Seminars and Products

Biological Sciences Manager

Clarke

Kattie Morris serves as our Biological Sciences Manager. In addition to her supervisor role, she also provides technical expertise to our customers in the US's Florida, East and South regions. When she is not supporting customers, she leads the Field Science team as the Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) study director and Principal investigator for new product GLP studies. 

Kattie has been in the industry for six years and has contributed numerous presentations to regional and national meetings on topics including Keeping Mosquito Control Relevant: Emerging Tools of the Trade, Innovating the Field Trial, and What It Means to Optimize a New Product for Operational Use. Kattie Morris holds a BS in Biology from Elmhurst University and an MS in Biological Sciences from DePaul University and operates out of Clarke's headquarters in Illinois.

Victoria Hyrczyk, BS Related Seminars and Products

Associate Field Biologist

Clarke

Victoria earned a BS in Environmental Science and Biology from Bradley University, where she worked as an undergraduate research assistant and conducted independent research in entomology. She now collaborates with customers throughout Clarke's Florida region on field trials, product adoption, and implementation.

Much of her work focuses on improving field trials, with research including Optimizing Wide Area Applications with Air Blast Equipment and Mobile Insectaries.

David Jimenez-Vallejo, BS Related Seminars and Products

Graduate Student

Emory University

I am an incoming fourth year PhD student in the Population Biology, Ecology, and Evolution Program at Emory. I obtained my Bachelors of Science from Duke University in Evolutionary Anthropology and Biology studying patterns of cross-sex hormones in wild baboon populations. My Honors Thesis assessed the ecological impact that free-roaming dogs and their pathogen loads have on the forests and wildlife of Madagascar. Prior to coming to Emory, I accepted to join the University of Michigan as a Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP) trainee where I expanded my microbiological experience measuring mutation rates of Influenza B viruses. My research interests are interdisciplinary and center around understanding the biological and ecological factors that go on to dictate evolutionary arms races observed between vectors, hosts, and parasites. My dissertation delves deep into characterizing the physiological and genetic basis behind mosquito resting behavior, how such basis may be mediated by insecticide resistance mechanisms, and how current control measures can benefit from understanding such behavior.

Dr. Azael Che-Mendoza Related Seminars and Products

Coordinador de proyectos

Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán

Soy biólogo egresado de la Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán (UADY), con maestría en ciencias de la salud en ETVs por parte del Instituto Nacional de Pública y un doctorado en la Escuela de Medicina Tropical de Liverpool, de la Universidad de Liverpool en Inglaterra. Cuento con una amplia experiencia en gestión y administración de programas de ETVs en México en los Servicios de Salud de Morelos (2007-09), Guerrero (2009 - 11), Yucatán (2011- 15), Puebla (2016) y Veracruz (2017-2018). Desde 2019 soy miembro del Sistema Nacional de Investigadores de México (nivel I) e investigador asociado a proyectos en la Unidad Colaborativa para Bioensayos Entomológicos (UCBE) de la UADY, donde actualmente soy investigador post-doctoral (2022) y formo parte de la red de centros colaboradores para realizar estudios de Precalificación de productos para el control de vectores aprobados por la Organización Panamericana (OPS) y la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS).

Anuar Medina-Barreiro Related Seminars and Products

Administrator de proyectos

Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán

I´ve been working in Dr. Pablo Manrique projects since 2011, doing field work, identification, administration, training, and direction of human resources, as well as participating in phase II and II field tests and evaluations. Since 2014 I received an appointment as an authorized scientist for the evaluation of insecticide products for use in public health by the Mexican Ministry of health. That same year I was hired by the Autonomous University of Yucatan as academic technician at UCBE under Dr. Pablo’s direction. My main activities are administrative support in research projects and services, as well as research and teaching. UCBE has been a collaborative unit since its creation, which is why we work closely with the Yucatan Ministry of Health. We are currently in the process of accreditation as a GLP testing lab, by the WHO and PAHO.

Dr. Gabriela González-Olvera, PhD Related Seminars and Products

Research Associate

UCBE-UADY

My professional interests include the characterization and understanding of insecticide resistance of disease vectors and the evaluation of the biological efficacy of vector control interventions, with emphasis on Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. Since 2018, I am responsible of the Laboratory for Entomological Bioassays and Insecticide Resistance Monitoring of the Collaborative Unit of Entomological Bioassays (UCBE-UADY) from the Autonomous University of Yucatan, also of the Unit of Bioassays of Yucatan (UIEB-Yucatán) through a cooperative agreement with the Ministry of Health of Yucatan, with support from the Ministry of Health of Mexico (CENAPRECE). UCBE-UADY is currently under the process of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) accreditation by the entidad mexicana de acreditación, to be recognized by the World Health Organization. At UCBE-UADY I regularly perform insecticide susceptibility bioassays and evaluate traditional/innovative insecticide molecules/formulations/delivery methods under laboratory, semi-field (experimental huts/houses) and field conditions to support the integrated Management of Aedes aegypti.

Juan Sebastian Duran Ahumada Related Seminars and Products

Graduate Student

Emory University

I am a Fulbright scholar and Ph.D. student from Colombia. I earned both my B.Sc. in biology and my M.S. in agricultural sciences from the National University of Colombia. While at Universidad Nacional de Colombia, I was involved in research on the ecology of mosquitoes. My research interests center around biology, ecology, and the control of mosquito vectors that transmit diseases to humans. My dissertation delves into the release of lab-reared mosquitoes containing the endosymbiont Wolbachia as a biological control mechanism against mosquito species that are invasive to Latin America. He is motivated by the real-world applications of his ecological research to help fight disease.

Professor Pablo Manrique-Saide Related Seminars and Products

Responsable general UCBE-LCB

Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán

Actualmente lidero un grupo científico y un componente clave de su investigación/trabajo actual incluye el diseño de bioensayos/ensayos para la evaluación de métodos/herramientas de vigilancia y control de Ae. aegypti vector del dengue, chikungunya, Zika y fiebre amarilla, y otras especies de mosquitos de importancia en Salud Pública y Salud Animal. Esto incluye i) la evaluación de métodos/herramientas “tradicionales” vs métodos/herramientas innovadoras, ii) el estudio de los determinantes ambientales-ecológicos-biológicos-sociales para la propuesta de estrategias de manejo integral más efectivas e iii) investigaciones sobre cómo detectar y manejar la resistencia a insecticidas de Ae. aegypti en el campo. También ha participado en estudios relacionados con los dípteros vectores de Leishmaniosis, chinches Triatoma vectores de la Enfermedad de Chagas y especies de alacranes de importancia médica en el Sur de México. Asimismo, he desarrollado estudios sobre la riqueza y diversidad de artrópodos en la región.

Guillermo Chan Related Seminars and Products

Universidad Autonoma de Yucatan

Felipe Del Castillo-Centeno Related Seminars and Products

Universidad Autonoma de Yucatan

Gonzalo Vazquez-Prokopec Related Seminars and Products

Emory University

MSc , University of Buenos Aires
PhD, University of Buenos Aires
Post-doc, Emory University
My research interests are multidisciplinary and lie at the interface of Ecology, Spatial Epidemiology and Global Health. I base my research program on the notion that epidemiological outcomes (i.e., the occurrence of human or animal disease) are the result of intricate and complex interactions between hosts, pathogens, and natural or human-altered environments.