Recent Advancements in Mosquito Physiology and Behaviour On-Demand Presentations

Organizer(s)

• JP

  Jean-Paul Paluzzi

  York University
  Toronto, Ontario, Canada
• AD

  Andrew Donini

  York University
  Toronto, Ontario, Canada

This session focuses on the latest advancements in the physiology of mosquitoes, the deadliest animals on the planet due to their role as disease vectors. It highlights recent research in the field, including state-of-the-art methodologies and breakthrough discoveries by established and early-career researchers, including members of under-represented groups in entomology.

Presentations:

• On Demand

  Species-specificity in thermopreference and CO2-gated heat-seeking in Culex mosquitoes
  

  Presenting Author: Chloe Lahondere – Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

  Co-author: Joanna Reinhold – Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

  Co-author: Karthikeyan Chandrasegaran (he/him/his) – Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

  Co-author: Helen Oker – Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

  Co-author: José Crespo – Universidad de Buenos Aires

  Co-author: Clément Vinauger – Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University