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Adelman, Zach

Zach Adelman

Professor, Texas A&M Agrilife Research Fellow, Texas A&M Presidential Impact Fellow
Office:  
HPCT 329A
Email:  
zachadel@tamu.edu
Phone:  
(979) 458-3107
Website: https://zachadelmanlab.entomology.tamu.edu/

Education

Undergraduate Education
B.A. Biochemistry, Ithaca College
Graduate Education
Ph.D. Microbiology, Colorado State University

Areas of Expertise

  • Vector biology
  • Gene editing
  • Gene drive
  • Biotechnoloty
  • Genomics
  • Insect Physiology

Professional Summary

Zach N. Adelman, Ph.D, is a professor in the Department of Entomology and Presidential Impact Fellow in the Department of Entomology at Texas A&M University. A major focus of his research is on the development of novel gene editing/gene replacement approaches for disease vector mosquitoes as well as robust safeguards for their potential use. Adelman has served as author or co-author on more than 75 peer-reviewed publications, including several recent papers on the handling, containment, and regulation of gene drive-containing arthropods, and served as editor of a book published in 2015 entitled “Genetic Control of Malaria and Dengue”. Adelman served as a member of his institution’s IBC for 7 years, including 4 years as chair, and since 2016 has served on a Federal Advisory Committee that advises the NIH Director on issues of Biotechnology. Dr. Adelman’s research program has been continually funded by NIH since 2007.

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