THE AKBARI LAB
  • Home
  • People
  • Publications
  • News Press/Blog
  • Patents
  • Pictures
  • Contact

“Mosquito-borne Disease Surveillance and Control in California”

11/16/2023

0 Comments

 
November 8, 2023 @ 12:00-1:00 PM  1115 11th Street, SacramentoTalk by Dr. Nikolay Kandul from UC San Diego and Professor Chris Barker, School of Veterinary Medicine, UC Davis

In this session, Professor Chris Barker and Dr. Nikolay Kandul will address the critical issue of mosquito control and the prevention of mosquito-borne diseases in California. Professor Barker will present his laboratory’s work on tracking and mapping invasive mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus, dengue, Zika, and chikungunya, which have been increasingly detected in places like southern California and the Central Valley in recent years. His research highlights the need for a better understanding of the fine-scale processes that affect spread and control. Dr. Kandul will then introduce a cutting-edge solution for mosquito control—the Next-Generation Sterile Insect Technique (ngSIT). By crossing two mosquito strains to release ngSIT eggs that develop into sterile male mosquitoes, this innovation offers cost-effective, environmentally friendly mosquito suppression without compromising male mosquito fitness, longevity, or competitiveness in the environment. This holds the potential to work across different mosquito species and multiple species simultaneously, representing a significant advancement in safeguarding California from these disease-carrying insects.
Professor Chris Barker is a professor in the Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Baker studies the epidemiology and ecology of mosquito-transmitted viruses, and he directs California’s central diagnostic laboratory and related data management systems for surveillance of mosquito-borne viruses. Dr. Barker has M.S. degrees in epidemiology and entomology and a Ph.D. in medical entomology.
Dr. Nikolay Kandul is an evolutionary biologist from Harvard and Duke Universities where he dissected genetic origins of new species. Shifting to genetic engineering, he pioneered mitochondrial DNA tech at Caltech, uncovering cell rejuvenation. At UC San Diego, he created innovative tools like pgSIT and CRISPR-driven gene drive for insect control. Co-founding Synvect, he is dedicated to finding practical solutions for mosquito control in real-world settings.
Please click here to view the video.
Please click here to view the PowerPoint presentation.
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR A PRINT FRIENDLY FLYER.
TO ATTEND IN PERSON, PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
TO REGISTER FOR THE ZOOM WEBINAR, PLEASE CLICK HERE.
0 Comments

Future Here - Eradicating Malaria with CRISPR Gene Editing

11/3/2023

0 Comments

 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAmKQcZWb4s

Malaria, a deadly disease claiming the lives of over 600,000 people annually, has been a global health challenge for far too long. But what if I told you there's a remarkable breakthrough on the horizon that could transform how we prevent and combat this devastating disease? Dr. Omar Akbari and his team have achieved the seemingly impossible. They've developed innovative techniques for editing malaria genes within mosquitoes, opening a new chapter in the fight against this ancient scourge. This discovery has the potential to revolutionize the way we approach not just malaria but numerous other dangerous diseases carried by insects. In this episode, we'll explore the science behind this groundbreaking research, its implications for global health, and the journey that led Dr. Akbari to this momentous breakthrough. Get ready to be inspired and informed as we delve into the world of gene editing and its profound impact on disease prevention. So, whether you're a science enthusiast, a global health advocate, or simply eager to learn about the incredible strides being made to save lives, you're in for a treat! Without further ado, let's welcome Dr. Omar S. Akbari to the show! --- 🔗 Stay connected with Future Here: Website: https://www.future-here.com Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/futurehereshow Instagram: https://instagram.com/futurehereshow Facebook: https://facebook.com/futurehere Future Here covers cutting-edge science and technology that has the potential to help solve some of humankind's biggest challenges. Listen to the Future Here podcast: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3IpdF1w... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/fi/podcast... Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0... Topics include: AI Biotech Renewable energy Solar power Quantum computing Space exploration and other interesting future technology

0 Comments

    Archives

    June 2025
    May 2025
    April 2025
    February 2025
    January 2025
    December 2024
    October 2024
    September 2024
    August 2024
    July 2024
    June 2024
    April 2024
    February 2024
    January 2024
    November 2023
    September 2023
    August 2023
    July 2023
    June 2023
    May 2023
    March 2023
    February 2023
    December 2022
    November 2022
    October 2022
    September 2022
    August 2022
    June 2022
    May 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    May 2020
    February 2020
    July 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    September 2018
    June 2018
    April 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    February 2017
    December 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    November 2015
    October 2015
    December 2014

    RSS Feed

© COPYRIGHT www.Akbarilab.com 
​ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Picture
  • Home
  • People
  • Publications
  • News Press/Blog
  • Patents
  • Pictures
  • Contact