Dr McMeniman’s research focuses on characterizing molecular and cellular mechanisms driving mosquito attraction to humans. His research team employs integrative techniques spanning the fields of chemical ecology, genetics and neurobiology to elucidate how human odorants present in body odor and breath are perceived by the mosquito nervous system. With this knowledge Dr McMeniman’s research program aims to develop innovative strategies that lure or repel mosquitoes away from humans to eliminate transmission of vector-borne diseases including malaria, dengue, chikungunya and zika.