Vector Physiology – Symbiosis – Entomology
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Postdoctoral position on genetics of bacterial symbionts of insects This position is for research on bacterial symbionts of insects. Many host-symbiont systems are limited by an inability to culture or genetically manipulate the symbiont. Kissing bugs (Triatominae) are obligate blood-feeding hemipterans that are a major vector of Chagas’ disease. These insects harbor symbionts that can…
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January 2025: Carissa’s preprint on immune priming in Rhodnius is up on bioRxiv: https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.01.31.635857v1 January 2025: Sara Martin joins the lab as as a PhD student in Genetics November 2024: Carissa Gilliland successfully defended her PhD. Way to go Dr. Gilliland! She will be moving to the University of California Riverside to work with Dr.…
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The most up-to-date and complete list of publications is available on Google Scholar Gilliland CAG and Vogel KJ. Gut bacteria induce heterologous immune priming in Rhodnius prolixus encompassing both humoral and cellular immune responses. bioXriv preprint Dockman RE, Simmons TJ, Vogel KJ, Geib SM, Ottesen EA. Genome Report: Improved chromosome-level genome assembly of the American cockroach, Periplaneta americana. bioXriv…
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Insects vector some of the most significant human pathogens including the causative agents of malaria, yellow fever, Dengue fever, Zika, Chagas’ disease, and many others. We are interested in studying the basic biology of vector insects to contribute to a foundation of knowledge that can inform the development of novel control strategies. The lab employs…
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