Assistant Professor
University of Florida, Florida, United States
My research interests are related to arthropod-borne viruses, which are causing emerging and re-emerging public health issues in many countries. In particular, I am interested in mosquito-virus interactions in order to investigate different aspects related to mosquito-borne diseases. Using a combination of molecular biology and experimental approaches, my work focuses on understanding how virus evolution can lead to virus emergence, how viral symbionts can influence disease transmission, mosquito susceptibility and immune response to viral infections as well as the relationship between virus infection and fitness cost. Despite an increasing toolbox to fight arboviral diseases, basic knowledge of local mosquito populations and efficiency of vector control tools is missing in order to perform targeted and efficient intervention. Therefore, I have recently developed an interest in applied research to reduce the risk of disease introduction and/or burden.
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P27 - Toxicity of three commonly used mosquito larvicides on Procambarus alleni
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
12:15 PM - 1:45 PM PDT