Laboratory of Malaria and Vector Research
Thomas E. Wellems, M.D., Ph.D., Chief
The Laboratory of Malaria and Vector Research (LMVR) is dedicated to studies of malaria and insect vectors of infectious diseases. Research groups in the laboratory maintain an array of on-campus and overseas activities investigating disease-transmitting insects and broad areas of malaria biology and pathogenesis. Basic discoveries from these investigations support searches for new drug treatments, diagnostic tools, and vaccines. The LMVR environment is highly collaborative and is organized to foster research teamwork by experts in various disciplines of the biological, physical, and medical sciences.
Office of the Chief
Thomas E. Wellems, M.D., Ph.D.
Apicomplexan Molecular Physiology Unit
Sanjay Desai, M.D., Ph.D.
International Studies of Malaria and Entomology Section
Robert W. Gwadz, Ph.D.
Malaria Cell Biology Section
Louis H. Miller, M.D.
Malaria Functional Genomics Section
Xin-zhuan Su, Ph.D.
Malaria Genetics Section
Thomas E. Wellems, M.D., Ph.D.
Malaria Immunology Section
Carole A. Long, Ph.D.
Mosquito Immunity and Vector Competence Unit
Carolina V. Barillas-Mury, M.D., Ph.D.
Regulation of Growth and Development Section
Thomas F. McCutchan, Ph.D.
Vector Biology Section
José Ribeiro, M.D., Ph.D.
Vector Molecular Biology Unit
Jesus G. Valenzuela, Ph.D.
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