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Chemical ecology of tropical disease vector-insects

About the project

The purpose was to assess the efficacy of new surveillance methods for sandflies in the Peruvian Amazon, and to point out species that might be potential leishmaniasis vectors, through chemical characterization by means of gas chromatographic testing, followed by mass spectroscopy. The idea was to advance knowledge on chemical mechanisms connected to the reproductive process and characterization of individuals in populations of hematophagous insects that are vectors of infectious diseases.

Researchers

  • Eric G. Cosio (Co- investigator, PUCP)
  • Gissella Vásquez (PI, NAMRU-6, S. Navy)
  • Fabian Limonchi (Research associate, PUCP)

Participating Institutions

  • Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru
    • Institute for Nature, Earth and Energy
  • Naval Medical Research Unit 6 (NAMRU-6). United States of America Embassy