Free live lecture and Zoom webinar with Dr. Craig Montell
The itch from a mosquito bite is the least of the problems those insects can cause. Not all mosquito species spread diseases; however, a particular mosquito (Aedes aegypti) can carry the viruses that cause dengue fever, yellow fever, Zika, and additional diseases that have devastated other parts of the world. Aedes aegypti has arrived and is spreading in California with considerable potential impact on public health.
High tech, cutting-edge research in the lab of UCSB professor Dr. Craig Montell is revealing the mosquito’s world, including how these insects find each other and their human hosts. His surprising results suggest novel approaches to stymieing the spread of these insects and the diseases they can transmit. How do you unravel the sensory world of a small insect and use it as a means of pest control? Dr. Montell’s presentation opens a bright window on that tiny and critical world.
Dr. Montell received his B.A. from UC Berkeley in 1978, his Ph.D. from UCLA in 1983, and was on the faculty of Johns Hopkins School of Medicine for almost 25 years before coming to UCSB as a Duggan Professor of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. He has received numerous awards for his ground-breaking work on the nervous systems of mammals, fruit flies, and mosquitoes, and most recently has begun developing strategies for the biological control of Aedes aegypti.
How to Attend
This event occurs: Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Attend live or via Zoom webinar
Live lecture location: Stacey Hall, St. Mark’s in-the-Valley Episcopal Church, 2901 Nojoqui Ave, Los Olivos
The lecture will be followed by a question-and-answer period.
Register for the Zoom screening at Stopping the Buzzz. The presentation recording will be posted online after the event.
