Michael Riehle

Mosquito borne diseases impact the lives of billions worldwide. Malaria alone infects at least 300 million people annually, resulting in one to three million deaths, mostly children. Other diseases spread by mosquitoes, such as dengue and West Nile encephalitis, continue to broaden their range. Unfortunately, traditional mosquito control methods such as insecticide treatment have become less effective as mosquitoes develop resistance to these compounds. Thus, it is critical that we develop novel means of controlling these pests. Towards this goal, Michael Riehle's lab is attempting to better understand the mosquito’s physiology and use this knowledge to reduce the mosquito’s ability to transmit disease.

Degrees

• BS, Entomology/Biology, University of Wisconsin, 1993
• MS, Entomology, University of Wisconsin, 1996
• PhD, in Entomology, University of Georgia, 2003