Researchers strive to mimic nature’s flavors and fragrances, medicines, and toxins, and learn how to put them to use for a healthier life and cleaner environment.
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Researchers focus on infectious diseases, malaria, insect pathology, and insect immunity.
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Research spans the theoretical to the applied and includes extensive use of modeling to forecast pests and diseases in space and time.
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We are committed to developing and implementing integrative, multidisciplinary approaches to improving pollinator health, conservation, and ecosystem management.
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Centers represent collaborations among students and faculty working to solve real-world problems with partners in academia from across the University, the nation, and the world.
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Our research projects focus on many diverse topics ranging from the critical honey bee issue (colony collapse disorder) to cutting-edge malaria research.
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Many faculty maintain labs highlighting their research programs. Well-equipped labs and state-of-the-art equipment support a broad range of study.
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