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Mrs Mariana Reis Wunderlich

Scientific Officer

United Kingdom

I am an entomologist with extensive experience in mosquito rearing and vector-borne disease research. Currently, I provide technical support at the Human Malaria Transmission Facility (HMTF), where I work with Anopheles mosquitoes, conducting infective feeding experiments and dissections to assess parasite development.

Previously, I contributed to the UKHSA/LSHTM Aedes vexans project, establishing a lab colony to study arbovirus transmission and the MATAMAL project, investigating the potential of ivermectin to reduce malaria prevalence. At Imperial College London, I supported research on genetic control methods for mosquito vectors, including the production of transgenic lines.

My primary expertise lies in entomology, with a focus on mosquito biology and rearing, and I bring years of experience working in diverse research settings.

Affiliations

Department of Disease Control
Faculty of Infectious and Tropical Diseases

Research

My research interests are centred around entomology, specifically mosquito biology and their role in the transmission of vector-borne diseases. I am particularly interested in the rearing and management of Anopheles mosquitoes for malaria research and the development of novel strategies to control mosquito populations. Through my work, I strive to contribute to effective strategies to combat diseases like malaria and emerging vector-borne threats.

Research Area
Disease control
Vector control
Entomology
Disease and Health Conditions
Malaria
Vector borne diseases
Country
United Kingdom

Selected Publications

Cellular mechanisms regulating synthetic sex ratio distortion in the <i>Anopheles gambiae</i> germline
Haghighat-Khah, RE; Sharma, A; Wunderlich, MR; Morselli, G; Marston, LA; Bamikole, C; Hall, A; Kranjc, N; Taxiarchi, C; Sharakhov, I; Galizi, R;
2020
Pathogens and Global Health
Cross-Species Y Chromosome Function Between Malaria Vectors of the
<i>Anopheles gambiae</i>
Species Complex
Bernardini, F; Galizi, R; Wunderlich, M; Taxiarchi, C; Kranjc, N; Kyrou, K; Hammond, A; Nolan, T; Lawniczak, MN K; Papathanos, PA; Crisanti, A; Windbichler, N;
2017
Genetics
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