University of Massachusetts-Amherst · Microbiology & ImmunologyVector-Borne Disease and Tick Control Lab
Stephen M Rich · Amherst, Massachusetts
Research Focus
Dr. Stephen M. Rich's lab at the University of Massachusetts Amherst focuses on tackling vector-borne diseases, particularly those transmitted by ticks in New England. The lab collaborates with regional universities and aims to control tick populations and reduce Lyme disease cases through applied research, training public health entomologists, and engaging the community. Their work is critical for public health and involves developing strategies and technologies to better manage and prevent tick bites.
tick controlvector-borne diseasesLyme diseasepublic healthentomologycommunity practicehabitat interventionhealth educationapplied research
Research Aims
4AIM 01Develop effective strategies for tick suppression and bite prevention.
AIM 02Train the next generation of public health entomologists.
AIM 03Conduct applied research on innovative tick control methods.
AIM 04Enhance community engagement in vector-borne disease prevention.
Skills the Lab Values
PCRvector surveillancetick rearinghabitat modelingcommunity engagementdata collectionfield studiespublic health trainingmolecular diagnostics
Output against the department
Publications110bottom 41% of dept.289th of 486
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Citations3.6kbottom 26% of dept.359th of 486
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