Marcelo G Lorenzo

Summary

Graduated in Biological Science - University of Buenos Aires (1991), Ph.D. in Science - University of Buenos Aires (1997). Developed postdoctoral experience in CPqRR-FIOCRUZ (1999-2002) and Swedish Agricultural University (2009-2011). Associate researcher (between 2002-2006) and senior researcher of the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (since then). Main experience in Insect Physiology (emphasis on Behavioral Physiology), acting on the following topics: behavior, pheromones, kairomones, electrophysiology, functional genomics of sensory processes, triatomines, culicids, development of baits and traps for vector control. More than 60 papers published on diverse topics related to insect neuroethology. His research group studies the sensory ecology of disease vectors using a multidisciplinary approach. Research by the group takes advantage of techniques ranging from neurobiology to analytical chemistry, molecular biology and behavior. Editorial board member of PLOS ONE, Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, Physiological Entomology and Neotropical Entomology. Current Vice-President of Latin American Association of Chemical Ecology and recently elected councilor of the International Society of Chemical Ecology.

Animal Behavior Entomology Parasitology Zoology