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Heather Flores is a Research Fellow at Monash University's School of Biological Sciences. Her research focuses on the use of Wolbachia biocontrol for managing arboviruses in Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. Specifically, she investigates the effectiveness of new Wolbachia strains, how Wolbachia evolves in the field post-release, and the impact of nuclear mitochondrial genomes on mosquito fitness and Wolbachia stability. Heather's work aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals established in 2015, which aim to end poverty and protect the planet while ensuring prosperity for all. She possesses a PhD in Genetics and Development from Cornell University and her expertise encompasses areas such as Wolbachia, vector-borne disease, arbovirus, and medical entomology. Over the past five years, she has collaborated on various significant research projects, including studies involving endosymbiont interactions and their implications for host fitness. Heather is also involved in projects funded by the NHMRC that focus on developing advanced tools for mosquito tracking and biocontrol methods.
Monash University • Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Conducting research on Wolbachia biocontrol methods for Aedes aegypti mosquitoes.
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