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Gediminas Valkiunas          
My PhD research investigates the influence of mosquito vectors on the evolution and ecology of avian malaria parasites.  I am conducting mosquito feeding trials to test hypotheses related to parasite-mosquito evolution.  I am also examining field data to explore patterns in the distribution of avian malaria lineages in their mosquito hosts.
 
Avian malaria is a lot of fun to work with because it requires getting to know three vastly different taxa.  It allows me to combine my interests in disease ecology, birds, and phylogeography.  I have also gained an appreciation for mosquitoes along the way.  
Photo:  Kent Loeffler
Last updated April 19, 2008