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Laboratory of Malaria and Vector Research
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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.
Section and Units
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Apicomplexan Molecular Physiology Section
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Sanjay Desai, M.D., Ph.D.
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International Studies of Malaria and Entomology Section
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Robert W. Gwadz, Ph.D.
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Malaria Cell Biology Section
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Louis H. Miller, M.D.
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Malaria Functional Genomics Section
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Xin-zhuan Su, Ph.D.
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Malaria Genetics Section
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Thomas E. Wellems, M.D., Ph.D.
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Malaria Immunology Section
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Carole A. Long, Ph.D.
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Malaria Pathogenesis and Human Immunity Unit
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Rick M. Fairhurst, M.D., Ph.D.
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Mosquito Immunity and Vector Competence Section
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Carolina V. Barillas-Mury, M.D., Ph.D.
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Vector Biology Section
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José Ribeiro, M.D., Ph.D.
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Vector Molecular Biology Section
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Jesus G. Valenzuela, Ph.D.
Major Areas of Research
- Malaria biology and pathogenesis
- Insect vectors of infectious diseases
- New drug treatments, diagnostic tools, and vaccines