Hello, we're the Aliota lab

We work with arthropod-borne viruses

We use a cross disciplinary approach to address a wide variety of questions regarding the host response (both the invertebrate and vertebrate host) to arbovirus infection, with particular focus on the dynamics of host-virus interactions. If the current Zika virus situation has taught us anything, it is that arbovirus emergence is the “new normal” in the Americas. Future outbreaks are unpredictable but likely are inevitable. Therefore, our overall goal is to develop strategies to interrupt transmission or predict a zoonotic pathogen’s adaptability or evolvability.

There are a number of employment opportunities in my laboratory for hard-working, motivated, and ambitious individuals who are willing to strive for excellence in host-pathogen interactions. I am a strong believer that the best science comes from a happy working environment and that everyone can and will contribute to our common and individual goals. Science should be fun. Like most academic research labs, my lab's size is dictated by current funding and will fluctuate over time. Right now we are growing. Anyone interested in my group should submit a CV, a letter of introduction, and an outline of the research projects/interests you may like to develop or bring to our lab.

The University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota Twin Cities is among the nation's top 10 public research universities. The Aliota laboratory resides on the beautiful and pastoral St. Paul campus within the Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences. Just a short bus ride or drive from the U’s main campus in Minneapolis, the St. Paul campus offers easy access to state-of-the-art core research facilities, including new BSL2 and BSL3 animal and insectary facilities.

The Twin Cities

The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul are one of the country’s most desirable places to live and Minneapolis has been rated as the healthiest city in the nation. It is a cultural center that is world-renowned for theater, music, major and minor league sports, zoos, museums and fine dining, and hosts many institutions of higher education and state government, as well as a thriving and diverse business climate, which includes major agricultural and life sciences corporations. As a major metropolitan area, the Cities are linked by light rail and an extensive bicycling system. The international airport directly connects to the metropolitan area to most major cities in the world. Home of the best park system in the nation, outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, swimming, boating and fishing are readily available in the Twin Cities metropolitan area.

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