DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL ENTOMOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL ENTOMOLOGY
The activities of the department are focused on fundamental, and applied research in taxonomy, ecology, physiology, biochemistry, vector-parasite relationships, and molecular biology of vector insects that transmit diseases and other insect pests of public health importance. Furthermore, methodological research on pest management and off icial bioassay services for insecticides are also included.
LABORATORY OF VECTOR TAXONOMY AND ECOLOGY
The taxonomy and ecology of medically important insects, as well as the epidemiology of arthropod-borne diseases, are the primary study f ields. This laboratory is the center of taxonomic studies on medically important insects in Japan, providing identif ication services for insect pests of public health importance.
LABORATORY OF VECTOR-BORNE DISEASE TRANSMISSIONS
Physiological and biochemical studies on transmission mechanisms of viral, protozoan, and bacterial pathogens by arthropod vectors. This laboratory provides information related to isolation, identif ication, and characterization of these pathogens in arthropod vectors.
LABORATORY OF VECTOR CONTROL AND PESTICIDE SCIENCE
Studies on vector control and mechanisms of insecticide resistance. This laboratory provides off icial bioassay services for insecticides, as well as maintenance and supply of insect strains.
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