Project Title
Chemical genetics of ion channels to enhance insecticide science and interrupt pathogen-vector interactions
Our current research lies at the interface of physiology, toxicology, and molecular genetics to provide knowledge on the modes of action, discovery and development, and resistance of various drug and insecticide chemistries. Our lab studies the fundamental and applied aspects of physiology and toxicology by integrating toxicological, pharmacological, electrophysiological, and genomic approaches to address broad ranging hypotheses in model insects, arthropod vectors of human diseases, and agriculture pests. Specifically, the Swale Lab studies the physiotoxicology of ion channels and ion transporters that are underexplored as a means to bridge the fundamental knowledge gap that limits our understanding of insect systems.
In addition to fundamental physiotoxicology, a branch of the Swale Research Lab focuses on pathogen-vector interactions that alter physiological pathways to enhance pathogenesis of pathogens, alter arthropod behavior, or alter vector competency.
Associate professor
Dr. Daniel Swale
Dr. Daniel Swale is an associate professor within the Department of Entomology and Nematology in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Additional Details
Student Level
Undergraduate & Graduate Students
The lab is open to undergraduate and graduate students during the spring, summer and fall semesters.
Academic year
Any Year Level
The lab is open to volunteers in any academic year.
prerequisites
No Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for volunteers.
Time Commitment
5-20 hours a week
Volunteers are eligible to work up to 20 hours a week.
Location
On Campus – EPI Building
Research will be performed within the EPI building.
Semesters Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
The lab is open to volunteers each semester of the academic year.
Method
Research Credit/Paid
All volunteers are eligible for research or academic credit. If there is lab funding available, then there may be opportunity for payment in the future.
Publications
Possible Co-Authorship
Volunteers have the opportunity to earn co-authorship in a paper.