Emily M. Webb, PhD

Emily M. Webb, PhD       

Assistant Professor of Genetics & Molecular Biology

SciTech Room 105

One University Boulevard

Bluffton, SC 29909

Office: 843-208-8266

webbem@uscb.edu

CV_Webb.pdf

My research interests include combatting neglected and emerging mosquito-borne viruses. Because current mosquito control programs have crucial limitations in their effectiveness, my research has focused on harnessing cross-reactive immunity between these emerging viruses to develop broad-spectrum therapies and/or control strategies. My current research focuses on surveillance of mosquito species in the local and surrounding wetlands. This research provides insight into early detection and monitoring, species identification, and possible pathogen tracking. Effective mosquito surveillance also provides early warning systems for potential disease outbreaks, allowing for targeted interventions and mosquito control measures to prevent the spread of diseases in the local population.