Her research examines how nutrition and population density shape tradeoffs in locust reproduction, migration, and immunity, using lab and field studies to understand how resource conditions drive life-history allocation.

Matthew Prebus is an Assistant Research Professor in the School of Life Sciences. His research centers on using collections, genetics, and genomics to understand the taxonomy and evolution of ants.

Environmental Health & Safety Partner for The Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University.

Studies how biological tools can be used to increase accuracy and precision in forensic entomology and biology disciplines, with a focus on genomic, transcriptomic and ecological studies. 

McCutcheon studies endosymbioses, or relationships where one cell lives inside the other. He and his group focus on bacterial infections that benefit—rather than harm—their hosts.

Nsa Dada is a vector biologist and microbial ecologist interested in how mosquito-microbe interactions shape mosquito biology and evolutionary responses to changes in their habitats.

Dr. Salcedo is an experienced project manager and research scientist with 10+ years of cross-disciplinary leadership skills to creatively support teams.