123. Mosquito Senescence (feat. Dr. Jordyn Barr)

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In this episode, Dr. Jordyn Barr shares her journey from undergraduate research with Drosophila to her PhD work on mosquito physiology at Vanderbilt University. She discusses the impact of climate change on mosquito aging and disease transmission, highlighting her research findings and future directions. Dr. Barr emphasizes the importance of mentorship and teaching in her career, as well as her excitement for her upcoming postdoc at the University of Florida.


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00:00 Introduction to Dr. Jordyn Barr's Research Journey
01:59 Undergraduate Research Experience with Drosophila
08:19 Transitioning to Graduate School and Broader Research Interests
15:45 Exploring Mosquito Physiology and Climate Change
19:27 Investigating Aging and Infection in Mosquitoes
29:14 Accelerated Immune Aging in Mosquitoes
32:28 Broader Implications of Temperature on Insects
34:07 Exploring Genetic Changes in Response to Climate
42:49 Transitioning to Postdoctoral Research
48:29 Future Aspirations in Academia
49:50 Balancing Research and Personal Life
53:10 End Screen


mosquito research, climate change, Drosophila, aging, disease transmission, entomology, graduate school, postdoc, scientific communication, mentorship