Decoding the molecular components of aquatic parasite-host interactions. This project aims to further understand the molecular components that regulate aquatic host-parasite interactions which contributes to many diseases worldwide. Aquatic parasites rely on chemical cues to locate and infect their host. This project will target the aquatic host-parasite interaction to decipher these chemical cues, so that future tools may be developed to suppress this interplay. This project expects to contribu ....Decoding the molecular components of aquatic parasite-host interactions. This project aims to further understand the molecular components that regulate aquatic host-parasite interactions which contributes to many diseases worldwide. Aquatic parasites rely on chemical cues to locate and infect their host. This project will target the aquatic host-parasite interaction to decipher these chemical cues, so that future tools may be developed to suppress this interplay. This project expects to contribute imperative basic knowledge for the future control of the intestinal parasite disease, Schistosomiasis, a devastating tropical disease.Read moreRead less
A novel approach for controlling insect vectors of human disease. Insects are responsible for transmitting a wide variety of debilitating human diseases such as malaria, dengue and yellow fever. Unfortunately, there are very few options available for controlling these insect pests. This project will develop a novel, eco-friendly approach for control of mosquitoes and other important disease vectors.