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Vectors, Pathogens and Diseases: Current Trends and Emerging Challenges (T1)
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The Arthropod Vector: The Controller of Transmission (E2)
Organizer(s) Serap Aksoy, Stephen K. Wikel and David S. Schneider
May 12—17, 2015
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Discounted Abstract Deadline: Jan 13, 2015
Abstract Deadline: Feb 11, 2015
Scholarship Deadline: Jan 13, 2015
Discounted Registration Deadline: Mar 11, 2015
Organizing Committee: Adriana Costero-Saint Denis, Tonu M. Wali, Wolfgang Leitner
Summary of Meeting:
Vector-borne diseases impose a disproportionate economic burden on developing countries. However, most research on the prevention of transmission of the pathogens that cause them has focused on the mammalian immune response to the pathogens, ignoring the contribution of the biting arthropod vector. Vector innate immunity studies have been ongoing for about a decade, and this field has matured and helped our understanding of the complex interactions between pathogens and vectors. The vector microbiome represents a novel, nascent area of research with great promise for the development of novel prevention and control approaches. Vector saliva has been known to contain powerful biomolecules, but it is only recently that we have begun to understand the translational potential of these molecules. Furthermore, vectors also ingest various bioactive factors of human origin which affect the development and survival of pathogens within the vector. The goals of the meeting are to: 1) Integrate the multiple levels of influence on disease transmission by the arthropod vector in a single meeting; 2) Access the extensive knowledge of innate immunity gained in Drosophila to inform vector studies, incorporate the dynamic and cutting-edge research on the role of the microbiome, and explore how the biologically and immunologically active components of saliva influence transmission; 3) Bring together researchers from multiple scientific areas relevant to vector-borne pathogen transmission and promote the discussion and exploration of multidisciplinary approaches and collaborations to address the challenge of arthropod-transmitted diseases; and 4) Translate immunological and microbiological insights into new approaches for combating vector-borne diseases, including manipulation of the microbiome and identification of novel, non-traditional vaccine targets (e.g., arthropod saliva proteins).
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Vector-borne diseases impose a disproportionate economic burden on developing countries. However, most research on the prevention of transmission of the pathogens that cause them has focused on the mammalian immune response to the pathogens, ignoring the contribution of the biting arthropod vector. Vector innate immunity studies have been ongoing for about a decade, and this field has matured and helped our understanding of the complex interactions between pathogens and vectors. The vector microbiome represents a novel, nascent area of research with great promise for the development of novel prevention and control approaches. Vector saliva has been known to contain powerful biomolecules, but it is only recently that we have begun to understand the translational potential of these molecules. Furthermore, vectors also ingest various bioactive factors of human origin which affect the development and survival of pathogens within the vector. The goals of the meeting are to: 1) Integrate the multiple levels of influence on disease transmission by the arthropod vector in a single meeting; 2) Access the extensive knowledge of innate immunity gained in Drosophila to inform vector studies, incorporate the dynamic and cutting-edge research on the role of the microbiome, and explore how the biologically and immunologically active components of saliva influence transmission; 3) Bring together researchers from multiple scientific areas relevant to vector-borne pathogen transmission and promote the discussion and exploration of multidisciplinary approaches and collaborations to address the challenge of arthropod-transmitted diseases; and 4) Translate immunological and microbiological insights into new approaches for combating vector-borne diseases, including manipulation of the microbiome and identification of novel, non-traditional vaccine targets (e.g., arthropod saliva proteins).
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TUESDAY, MAY 12
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FRIDAY, MAY 15
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SUNDAY, MAY 17
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TUESDAY, MAY 12
18:00—20:00
Welcome Mixer
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08:00—08:15
Welcome Remarks
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Serap Aksoy,
Yale University School of Public Health, USA
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Adriana Costero-Saint Denis,
NIAID, National Institutes of Health, USA
08:15—09:15
Keynote Address
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Shirley Luckhart,
University of California, Davis, USA
Six Degrees of Separation: Shared Biology to Empower Novel Translational Approaches to Vector-Borne Disease Control
Six Degrees of Separation: Shared Biology to Empower Novel Translational Approaches to Vector-Borne Disease Control
09:15—12:00
Innate Immunity: Models and Midguts
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Kristin Michel,
Kansas State University, USA
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Michael A. Riehle,
University of Arizona, USA
Bruno Lemaitre,
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland
The Drosophila Antimicrobial Response at the Time of the Cas9/CRISPR Gene Targeting Revolution
The Drosophila Antimicrobial Response at the Time of the Cas9/CRISPR Gene Targeting Revolution
Carolina V. Barillas-Mury,
NIAID, National Institutes of Health, USA
Anopheles/Plasmodium Interactions: The Tale of the Invisible Parasite!
Anopheles/Plasmodium Interactions: The Tale of the Invisible Parasite!
B. Joseph Hinnebusch,
NIAID, National Institutes of Health, USA
Short Talk: Comparative Evaluation of Two Ways that Fleas Transmit Yersinia pestis
Short Talk: Comparative Evaluation of Two Ways that Fleas Transmit Yersinia pestis
Rushika Perera,
Colorado State University, USA
Short Talk: Metabolic Pathways that May Regulate Vector Competence in Aedes agypti during Dengue Virus Infection
Short Talk: Metabolic Pathways that May Regulate Vector Competence in Aedes agypti during Dengue Virus Infection
Daniel P. Dulebohn,
Rocky Mountain Laboratories, NIAID, National Institutes of Health, USA
Short Talk: Analyzing the Role of Histidine Kinase-2 in Spirochete Transmission from Ticks
Short Talk: Analyzing the Role of Histidine Kinase-2 in Spirochete Transmission from Ticks
Berlin Londono-Renteria,
Kansas State University, USA
Short Talk: Effect of Human Complement on Dengue Virus Infectivity in Aedes aegypti Midgut
Short Talk: Effect of Human Complement on Dengue Virus Infectivity in Aedes aegypti Midgut
Barbara S. Drolet,
USDA, Agricultural Research Service, USA
Short Talk: Immunomodulatory Effects of Culicoides Blood Feeding: A Murine Model
Short Talk: Immunomodulatory Effects of Culicoides Blood Feeding: A Murine Model
14:30—16:30
Workshop 1
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David S. Schneider,
Stanford University School of Medicine, USA
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Ulrike Munderloh,
University of Minnesota, USA
Jacob I. Meyers,
Colorado State University, USA
Mosquitocidal Properties and Antibody Passage of IgG Targeting the Glutamate-Gated Chloride Channel of Three Diverse Mosquito Disease Vectors
Mosquitocidal Properties and Antibody Passage of IgG Targeting the Glutamate-Gated Chloride Channel of Three Diverse Mosquito Disease Vectors
Dana K. Shaw,
University of Maryland, School of Medicine, USA
Non-Canonical Activation of the Immune Deficiency Pathway in Ticks
Non-Canonical Activation of the Immune Deficiency Pathway in Ticks
Jose E. Pietri,
University of California, Davis, USA
Two Insulin-Like Peptides Regulate Resistance to Plasmodium falciparum Infection in Anopheles stephensi through Distinct Effects on Immunity, Metabolism and Midgut Homeostasis
Two Insulin-Like Peptides Regulate Resistance to Plasmodium falciparum Infection in Anopheles stephensi through Distinct Effects on Immunity, Metabolism and Midgut Homeostasis
Jose Luis Ramirez,
NIAID, National Institutes of Health, USA
Molecular Mechanisms Mediating Innate Immune Priming in An. gambiae Mosquitoes
Molecular Mechanisms Mediating Innate Immune Priming in An. gambiae Mosquitoes
Mathilde Gendrin,
Imperial College, UK
Antibiotics in Ingested Human Blood Affect the Mosquito Microbiota and Capacity to Transmit Malaria
Antibiotics in Ingested Human Blood Affect the Mosquito Microbiota and Capacity to Transmit Malaria
Gong Cheng,
Tsinghua University, China
A Transmission-Blocking Vaccine Strategy for Dengue Prevention
A Transmission-Blocking Vaccine Strategy for Dengue Prevention
Jiannong Xu,
New Mexico State University, USA
Identification of CRISPR/Cas Systems in the Mosquito Gut Microbiome: Implications for the Ecological Phage-CRISPR Interactions
Identification of CRISPR/Cas Systems in the Mosquito Gut Microbiome: Implications for the Ecological Phage-CRISPR Interactions
Karina Mondragon-Shem,
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, UK
Sweet Mysteries: Unravelling the Salivary Glycome of Sandflies
Sweet Mysteries: Unravelling the Salivary Glycome of Sandflies
17:00—19:15
Innate Immunity: From Cells to Host Factors
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Carolina V. Barillas-Mury,
NIAID, National Institutes of Health, USA
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Bruno Lemaitre,
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland
Michael R. Strand,
University of Georgia, USA
Vector-Microbiome Interactions: Impacts on Mosquito Immunity and Development
Vector-Microbiome Interactions: Impacts on Mosquito Immunity and Development
Michael A. Riehle,
University of Arizona, USA
The Effects of Ingested Mammalian Blood Factors on Vector Arthropod Immunity and Physiology
The Effects of Ingested Mammalian Blood Factors on Vector Arthropod Immunity and Physiology
Ondrej Hajdusek,
Institute of Parasitology, Czech Republic
Short Talk: Tick Immune System and its Interaction with the Transmitting Pathogens
Short Talk: Tick Immune System and its Interaction with the Transmitting Pathogens
Veronika Urbanova,
Biology Centre ASCR, v.v.i., Czech Republic
Short Talk: Complement System of the Ticks and its Role in the Immune Response to Borrelia
Short Talk: Complement System of the Ticks and its Role in the Immune Response to Borrelia
19:15—20:15
Social Hour with Lite Bites
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08:00—11:15
Microbiota of Vectors: The New Frontier?
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Elizabeth A. McGraw,
Monash University, Australia
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Jason L. Rasgon,
Pennsylvania State University, USA
Angela E. Douglas,
Cornell University, USA
How the Taxonomic and Functional Diversity of Gut Microbiota Shapes Insect Traits
How the Taxonomic and Functional Diversity of Gut Microbiota Shapes Insect Traits
Serap Aksoy,
Yale University School of Public Health, USA
Insights into the Microbiome of a Viviparous Dipteran
Insights into the Microbiome of a Viviparous Dipteran
George Dimopoulos,
Johns Hopkins University, USA
Exploring the Mosquito Microbiome for Disease Control
Exploring the Mosquito Microbiome for Disease Control
Sassan Asgari,
University of Queensland, Australia
Role of MicroRNAs in Regulation of Symbiont-Pathogen Interactions in a Vector System
Role of MicroRNAs in Regulation of Symbiont-Pathogen Interactions in a Vector System
Kerri L. Coon,
University of Georgia, USA
Short Talk: Specific Gut Bacteria Promote Autogeny in Mosquitoes
Short Talk: Specific Gut Bacteria Promote Autogeny in Mosquitoes
Daniel LePage,
Vanderbilt University, USA
Short Talk: Investigating the Genetic Basis of Wolbachia-Induced Cytoplasmic Incompatibility
Short Talk: Investigating the Genetic Basis of Wolbachia-Induced Cytoplasmic Incompatibility
17:00—19:15
Microbiome Impact on Innate Immunity
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Angela E. Douglas,
Cornell University, USA
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Sassan Asgari,
University of Queensland, Australia
Nicole M. Gerardo,
Emory University, USA
The Intersection of Symbionts, Pathogens and Immunity in Insect Systems
The Intersection of Symbionts, Pathogens and Immunity in Insect Systems
Zhiyong Xi,
Michigan State University, USA
Interaction of Mosquito Immunity with Wolbachia and its Impact on Symbiosis Establishment and Vector Competence for Malaria and Dengue Virus
Interaction of Mosquito Immunity with Wolbachia and its Impact on Symbiosis Establishment and Vector Competence for Malaria and Dengue Virus
Zhee Sheen Wong,
University of Pittsburgh, USA
Short Talk: Oxidative Stress Correlates with Wolbachia-Mediated Antiviral Protection in Naturally Infected Insects
Short Talk: Oxidative Stress Correlates with Wolbachia-Mediated Antiviral Protection in Naturally Infected Insects
Brian L. Weiss,
Yale School of Public Health, USA
Short Talk: An Endosymbiont-Regulated Tsetse Odorant Binding Protein Mediates Host Immune System Maturation Processes
Short Talk: An Endosymbiont-Regulated Tsetse Odorant Binding Protein Mediates Host Immune System Maturation Processes
19:15—20:15
Social Hour with Lite Bites
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08:00—11:30
The Use of Symbionts to Prevent Transmission
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Nicole M. Gerardo,
Emory University, USA
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Rod Dillon,
Lancaster University, UK
Marcelo Jacobs-Lorena,
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, USA
Fighting Malaria with Engineered Symbiotic Bacteria from Vector Mosquitoes
Fighting Malaria with Engineered Symbiotic Bacteria from Vector Mosquitoes
Ulrike Munderloh,
University of Minnesota, USA
Paratransgenic Approaches to Manipulate Tick Infectivity
Paratransgenic Approaches to Manipulate Tick Infectivity
Pamela Pennington,
Universidad del Valle de Guatemala, Guatemala
Applying Paratransgenic Approaches to Control Disease
Applying Paratransgenic Approaches to Control Disease
Jason L. Rasgon,
Pennsylvania State University, USA
Microbiome as a Driving Mechanism for Gene Spread
Microbiome as a Driving Mechanism for Gene Spread
Elizabeth A. McGraw,
Monash University, Australia
Short Talk: Wolbachia Affects Dengue Virus Infection Dynamics in the Mosquito
Short Talk: Wolbachia Affects Dengue Virus Infection Dynamics in the Mosquito
Christine L. Sansone,
University of Pennsylvania, USA
Short Talk: Microbiota-Dependent Activation of Antiviral Intestinal Immunity in Drosophila
Short Talk: Microbiota-Dependent Activation of Antiviral Intestinal Immunity in Drosophila
Sarah M. Short,
Johns Hopkins University, USA
Short Talk: Investigating Mosquito Molecular Factors that Control Gut Microbiota Variability in Aedes aegypti
Short Talk: Investigating Mosquito Molecular Factors that Control Gut Microbiota Variability in Aedes aegypti
17:00—19:30
Vector Spit: From Alchemy to Public Health Solutions
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Esther von Stebut-Borschitz,
Johannes Gutenberg University, Germany
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Jan Van den Abbeele,
Institute of Tropical Medicine Antwerp, Belgium
Stephen K. Wikel,
Quinnipiac University, USA
Vector Saliva: A Powerful Immunomodulator
Vector Saliva: A Powerful Immunomodulator
Jesus G. Valenzuela,
NIAID, National Institutes of Health, USA
Basic and Translational Research on Sand Fly Saliva: From Pharmacology to Biomarkers and Vaccines
Basic and Translational Research on Sand Fly Saliva: From Pharmacology to Biomarkers and Vaccines
João Pedra,
University of Maryland School of Medicine, USA
Mitigation of Nod-Like Receptor Sensing by a Tick Salivary Protein
Mitigation of Nod-Like Receptor Sensing by a Tick Salivary Protein
Erol Fikrig,
Yale University, USA
Keynote Address: The Translation of Saliva Proteins into Tools to Prevent Vector-Borne Disease Transmission
Keynote Address: The Translation of Saliva Proteins into Tools to Prevent Vector-Borne Disease Transmission
19:30—20:30
Social Hour with Lite Bites
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08:00—11:30
Saliva Proteins to Prevent and Track Transmission
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Stephen K. Wikel,
Quinnipiac University, USA
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João Pedra,
University of Maryland School of Medicine, USA
Esther von Stebut-Borschitz,
Johannes Gutenberg University, Germany
Immune Cells in the Human Skin: Modulatory Properties of Vector Saliva
Immune Cells in the Human Skin: Modulatory Properties of Vector Saliva
Jan Van den Abbeele,
Institute of Tropical Medicine Antwerp, Belgium
Using Tsetse Fly Saliva Proteins as Biomarkers of Vector Exposure
Using Tsetse Fly Saliva Proteins as Biomarkers of Vector Exposure
Franck Remoue,
UMR 224 MIVEGEC, France
Epidemiological Applications of Assessing Mosquito Exposure in a Malaria-Endemic Area
Epidemiological Applications of Assessing Mosquito Exposure in a Malaria-Endemic Area
Shaden Kamhawi,
NIAID, National Institutes of Health, USA
Unique Features of Vector-Transmitted Leishmaniasis and their Relevance to Disease Progression and Control
Unique Features of Vector-Transmitted Leishmaniasis and their Relevance to Disease Progression and Control
Guy Caljon,
Institute of Tropical Medicine, Belgium
Short Talk: Early Immunological Responses upon Tsetse Fly Mediated Trypanosome Inoculation
Short Talk: Early Immunological Responses upon Tsetse Fly Mediated Trypanosome Inoculation
Donald Champagne,
University of Georgia, USA
Short Talk: Characterization of a Lymphocyte-Depleting Factor in Saliva of the Yellow Fever Mosquito, Aedes aegypti
Short Talk: Characterization of a Lymphocyte-Depleting Factor in Saliva of the Yellow Fever Mosquito, Aedes aegypti
Dennis A. Bente,
University of Texas Medical Branch, USA
Short Talk: Early Pathogenesis of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever: Tick Salivary Gland Extract Immunomodulates Human Cutaneous Antigen-Presenting Cell Response to Infection
Short Talk: Early Pathogenesis of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever: Tick Salivary Gland Extract Immunomodulates Human Cutaneous Antigen-Presenting Cell Response to Infection
14:30—16:30
Panel
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Tonu Wali,
NIAID, National Institutes of Health, USA
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Wolfgang W. Leitner,
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH, DHHS, USA
Shaden Kamhawi,
NIAID, National Institutes of Health, USA
Shirley Luckhart,
University of California, Davis, USA
Michael R. Strand,
University of Georgia, USA
Marcelo Jacobs-Lorena,
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, USA
17:00—18:45
Novel Approaches to Disease Control
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Serap Aksoy,
Yale University School of Public Health, USA
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George Dimopoulos,
Johns Hopkins University, USA
Matthew B. Thomas,
Pennsylvania State University, USA
Novel Strategies for Delivery of Bioactives Against Adult Malaria Mosquitoes in Field Settings
Novel Strategies for Delivery of Bioactives Against Adult Malaria Mosquitoes in Field Settings
Luciano A. Moreira,
Instituto de Pesquisas René Rachou-Fiocruz, Brazil
Using an Endosymbiont to Control Dengue
Using an Endosymbiont to Control Dengue
David S. Schneider,
Stanford University School of Medicine, USA
Tracing the Path Hosts Travel through "Disease Space"
Tracing the Path Hosts Travel through "Disease Space"
18:45—19:00
Meeting Wrap-Up
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Serap Aksoy,
Yale University School of Public Health, USA
Adriana Costero-Saint Denis,
NIAID, National Institutes of Health, USA
19:00—20:00
Social Hour with Lite Bites
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20:00—23:00
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