We are interested in how pollutants can affect mosquito development and virus replication. 

We are investigating how viruses that infect bacteria replicate in their hosts.

As a recent transplant to Louisiana, I've quickly learned that it is "crawfish" instead of the scientifically correct "crayfish." This virus was introduced around 15 years ago, and can devastate crawfish farms. 

This project grew out of a Virology class lab experiment. We're initially investigating the prevalence and diversity of herpesviruses in student saliva.

Here you can find citations and links to the papers we have published.