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Josefina Del Marmol is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology at Harvard Medical School. Her research focuses on the molecular mechanisms of sensory transduction, particularly how animals detect physical and chemical cues in their environment and transform these signals at a cellular level. A significant aspect of her work is the study of olfaction in relation to disease transmission by insect vectors. Del Marmol investigates how a diverse array of odorant compounds interacts with olfactory receptors, and how these interactions influence species-specific olfactory preferences. Her lab employs a variety of advanced techniques including cryo-electron microscopy, electrophysiology, calcium imaging, and computational modeling to elucidate these complex mechanisms. The work aims to provide insights into the evolutionary forces that shape olfactory-driven behaviors and to support the development of novel strategies for vector control, focusing on how insects, such as mosquitoes, hone in on human odors and contribute to the spread of diseases like malaria and dengue fever.
Harvard Medical School • Boston, MA
Teaching and researching molecular mechanisms in biological chemistry and pharmacology.
Administered by the Division of Medical Sciences (DMS). GRE is not required and will not be considered for BBS, Immunology, and Neuroscience.