5/31
LSS 340
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SEMINAR: Dr. Michael Riehle, Entomology Mosquito
borne diseases impact the lives of billions worldwide.
Malaria alone infects at least 300 million people
annually, resulting in 1 to 3 million deaths, mostly children.
Other diseases spread by mosquitoes, such as dengue and
West Nile encephalitis, continue to broaden their range.
Unfortunately, traditional mosquito control methods such
as insecticide treatment have become less effective as
mosquitoes develop resistance to these compounds. Thus,
it is critical that we develop novel means of controlling
these pests. Towards this goal, my lab is attempting to
better understand the mosquito's physiology and use this
knowledge to reduce the mosquito's ability to transmit
disease.
(9:00 - 10:00 AM) |
