Reports & Press

2023

The Gamble: Can Genetically Modified Mosquitoes End Disease? Nolen, Stephanie; Gormalova, Natalija. New York Times (Online) New York Times Company. Sep 29, 2023.

WORLD MALARIA DAY: TIME TO INNOVATE TO DELIVER ZERO MALARIA. (2023, April 25). Outreach Network for Gene Drive Research.

A Iniciativa contra a Malária da Universidade da Califórnia sobre o Dia Mundial da Malária 2023 em STP. (2023, April 25). Téla Nón.

2022

8th PAMCA Annual Conference and Exhibition: Day 1. MESA Correspondents. (2022, September 26). MESA.

A UC malaria initiative program receives grant for work researching genetically engineered mosquitoes. Sonora Slater. (2022, February 22). The California Aggie.

Vector Genetics Laboratory Receives $10.2M Grant from Open Philanthropy. Vector Genetics Laboratory. (2022, January 28). UC Davis Veterinary Medicine News & Events.

UC Davis $10.2 Million Grant Targets Malaria in São Tomé and Príncipe. Kathy Keatley Garvey. (2022, January 25). UC Davis Entomology & Nematology News.

2020

UCI MALARIA INITIATIVE: CONTRIBUTING TO A MALARIA-FREE WORLD USING GENETIC TECHNOLOGIES. Ana Kormos. (2020, November 23). Outreach Network for Gene Drive Research.

New study highlights success of gene drive technology with preventing mosquito-spread diseases. Alma Meckler-Pacheco. (2020, May 25). The California Aggie.

2018

Ecological considerations for gene drive systems [Video file]. Lanzaro, G.C. (2018, April 30). In The Biomedical & Life Sciences Collection, Henry Stewart Talks.

Evaluation of potential field trial sites for the release of genetically engineered mosquitoes. Hanemaaijer MJ, Gripkey HF, Handy CM, Weakley AM, Lee Y, Haddad Z, Lanzaro GC.

2017

UCI establishes Malaria Initiative to fight deadly disease in Africa. (2017, May 8). UC Irvine News.

West Nile concerns rise as heat aids mosquitoes in north state. Walter Ko. (2017, May 7). The Sacramento Bee (CA).

Mosquitoes surge after rain and heat in Northern California. Walter Ko. (2017, May 4). The Sacramento Bee (CA).

Mosquitoes’ biting preference revealed. John Tann. (2017, March 21). The California Aggie.

2015

Scientists aim to fight malaria with genetically engineered – mosquitoes. Deborah Netburn. (2015, November 29). Charleston Gazette-Mail (WV).

An altered mosquito might fight malaria. Deborah Netburn. (2015, November 29). The Orlando Sentinel (FL).

‘Anti-malarial mosquitoes’ created using controversial genetic technology – Scientists aim to tackle malaria by creating insects unable to spread the parasite, but caution urged over unpredictable ecological consequences. Ian Sample. (2015, November 24). The Guardian.

War on Anopheles mosquitoes heats up. Clive Cookson. (2015, April 24). Financial Times.

Malaria mosquito interbreeding has resulted in ‘super mosquitoes’. Kathy Keatley Garvey. (2015, January 15). The Davis Enterprise (CA).

Scientists discover hybrid insecticide-resistant mosquito in Mali. Brooks Hays. (2015, January 12). UPI

2013

Malaria mosquitoes crossbreed, study finds. Pat Bailey. (2013, November 29). The Davis Enterprise (CA).

UC Davis study: Malaria groups do mix and match. Pat Bailey. (2013, November 27). The Daily Democrat (Woodland, CA).

Malaria Mosquito Groups Surprisingly Do Mix and Match, New Study Finds. Pat Bailey. (2013, November 26). UC Davis News.

2011

Vector Population Genetics at UC Davis. Lanzaro GC, Lee Y and Cornel AJ. Wing Beats Summer 2011. 22:6-15

2010

UC Davis scientists play role in milestone mosquito research. Kathy Keatley Garvey. (2010, October, 10). The Davis Enterprise (CA).

2008

‘Malaria Awareness Day’ April 25. (2008, April 8). The Daily Democrat (Woodland, CA).

2007

Grants given for mosquito research. Kathy Keatley Garvey. (2007, December 28). The Davis Enterprise (CA).

California Mosquito and Vector Control Districts and University of California Combine Forces to Battle Malaria in Africa. Garvey K. Wing Beats Fall 2007. 18:6-18

Doctoral students at UC Davis awarded research fellowships. (2007, June 22). The Daily Democrat (Woodland, CA).

UCD entomologist honored for his work on parasitic diseases. (2007, June 6). The Daily Democrat (Woodland, CA).

Teaching, research hailed. (2007, May 15). The Davis Enterprise (CA).

UC Davis entomologist wins top research award. (2007, May 12). The Daily Democrat (Woodland, CA).

African drummers at UCD. (2007, April 25). The Daily Democrat (Woodland, CA).

Africa needs gift of growing up. Kathy Keatley Garvey. (2007, April 22). The Reporter (Vacaville, CA).

Mali, UCD collaborate on malaria studies. (2007, April 22). The Daily Democrat (Woodland, CA).

2006

UCD malaria group targets Tanzania. (2006, December 23). The Daily Democrat (Woodland, CA).

UCD researcher involved in malaria summit. (2006, December, 23). The Daily Democrat (Woodland, CA).

Mosquito Daze: Rains bring bumper crop of biting pests. Erik Vance. (2006, June 29). Santa Cruz Sentinel (CA).

UCD gets grant to study sand flies. (2006, June 18). The Daily Democrat (Woodland, CA).

UCD medical entomologists appointed to health institute. (2006, April 23). The Daily Democrat (Woodland, CA).

2005

UCD researchers study mosquitoes. (2005, December 1). The Reporter (Vacaville, CA).