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.

Vector Biology Section

José Ribeiro, M.D., Ph.D.

Malaria Cell Biology Section

Louis H. Miller, M.D.

Malaria Genetics Section

Thomas E. Wellems, M.D., Ph.D.

Vector Molecular Biology Unit

Jesus G. Valenzuela, Ph.D.

Malaria Functional Genomics Section

Xin-zhuan Su, Ph.D.

Apicomplexan Molecular Physiology Unit

Sanjay Desai, M.D., Ph.D.

International Studies of Malaria and Entomology Section

Robert W. Gwadz, 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.

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