Dr James Logan BSc PhD FRES

Senior Lecturer in Medical Entomology and Chief Scientific Officer for arctec

James gained a first class BSc honours degree in Zoology from the University of Aberdeen in 2001 and an award-winning PhD. He worked at Rothamsted Research as a Senior Postdoctoral Research Scientist, leading a group of researchers within the Chemical Ecology Programme and joined the Department of Disease Control at LSHTM in 2010 where he now a Senior Lecturer and runs his own research group as well as the LSHTM Arthropod Control Product Test Centre (arctec).

He is currently the Research Degree Coordinator for the Department of Disease Control, a member of the LSHTM Repository Steering Committee and the Public Engagement Committee. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society.

James is an avid science communicator andis a Science Ambassador for the Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics Network (STEMNET) which aims to inspire young people in science.  He has appeared on TV shows including BBC’s The One Show and Bang Goes the Theory, The Discovery Channel’s Weird Connections and Squeamish. James is also a science TV presenter, currently working on exciting programmes with the BBC and Channel 4's Embarrassing Bodies. He also makes regular appearances on television, radio and in print media as a scientific expert.

Affiliation

Teaching

James is co-organiser of the Integrated Vector Management Module for the MSc course, Biology and Control of Disease Vectors. He also teaches on several other MSc courses including Medical Parasitology, Control of Infectious Diseases, Tropical Medicine and International Health, Diploma in Tropical Medicine & Hygiene and the Short Course on Travel Medicine.

James supervises several PhD projects and MSc summer projects. He is the Research Degree Coordinator for the Department of Disease Control.

Research

James runs his own research group in chemical ecology and concentrates on the development of novel methods to monitor and control medically and veterinary important arthropods. This involves understanding behaviour and olfaction in nuisance and vector arthropods through:

The research group uses various in-house techniques, including field and laboratory-based behavioural experiments, coupled gas chromatography-electroantennograms (GC-EAG), coupled GC-single-cell (GC-SCR) and analytical chemistry (including GC). This integrated approach gives a better understanding of how insects use semiochemicals naturally and how they can be exploit them to develop control strategies through behavioural manipulation. Ultimately, the aim is to attain effective control using semiochemicals that will allow more targeting use of control agents such as insecticides.

Current research projects:

 

Current PhD studentships:

 

Arthropod Control Product Test Centre (arctec)

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine has an outstanding reputation as a world leading authority on vector and disease control and has provided a testing service for arthropod control materials for over 20 years.

 

The testing facility was rebranded as arctec in 2010 after significant investment from LSHTM. This has allowed us to expand our range and scope of services and activities. Visit our website at http://www.arctec.lshtm.ac.uk

The facility is now operated by an experienced team led by Dr James Logan who has over 10 years experience in insect control. Our unique in-house expertise and rigorous protocols ensure that we remain one of the most reputable and competitive institutions for the testing of arthropod control products in the world.

Our aim is to maintain this level of excellence and to continue to provide rapid and extensive services, from product development in the laboratory, to testing in semi-field and field conditions. arctec is an integral part of the Department of Disease Control at LSHTM and through using our services our clients gain unique access to the expertise and experience of our world-renowned team and facilities.

 

 

Research areas

  • Clinical trials
  • Insects
  • Parasites
  • Public health
  • Vector control

Disciplines

  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular biology
  • Parasitology
  • Vector biology

Disease and Health Conditions

  • Bluetongue virus
  • Dengue
  • Malaria
  • Trachoma

Countries

  • Brazil
  • Colombia
  • France
  • Gambia, The
  • Germany
  • India
  • Thailand
  • United Kingdom
  • United States

Other interests

  • Chemical Ecology
  • Mosquitoes
  • after-bite treatment
  • medical and veterinary entomology
  • repellents
  • travel health
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