Baylor University · BiologyLaboratory for Invasive Mosquito Genomics
Tamar Carter · Waco, Texas
Research Focus
Dr. Tamar Carter's lab at Baylor University focuses on understanding how the invasive mosquito Anopheles stephensi adapts to its environment in Africa and how this affects the spread of malaria. By studying the genetic features of these mosquitoes and their interactions with local Plasmodium species, the lab aims to develop improved ways to monitor and control malaria outbreaks. This research has significant implications for public health, especially in regions where malaria transmission is becoming more prevalent due to invasive species.
Anopheles stephensimalariagenomicsinvasive speciesPlasmodium falciparumenvironmental adaptationinsecticide resistanceepidemiologypublic healthdisease control
Research Aims
3AIM 01Evaluate the evolution and spread of An. stephensi in Africa.
AIM 02Identify genomic features of An. stephensi associated with P. falciparum infection.
AIM 03Develop molecular surveillance tools for An. stephensi and malaria control.
Skills the Lab Values
genomic sequencingdata analysismosquito breeding techniquesPCRfield studiesepidemiological modelingbioinformaticssurveillance tool developmentpopulation geneticsvisualization of genetic data
Output against the department
Publications49bottom 11% of dept.914th of 1,033
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Citations1.1kbottom 6% of dept.972nd of 1,033
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