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Zach Pella

Association of Public Health Laboratories

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Assay:whole-genome sequencing· 2 Research Focus:clustering· 1 Approach:experimental assay· 1 Organism:mouse· 1 Research Focus:phylogenetics / evolution· 1 Approach:statistical model· 1 Organism:virus· 1

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Jeff HamikiD· 2 shared Joseph R. FauveriD· 2 shared Kaylee S. HerzogiD· 2 shared Sydney R. SteiniD· 2 shared Amanda J. BrinkworthiD· 1 shared Amanda M. Bartling· 1 shared Ava Butz· 1 shared Dayna McCormick· 1 shared

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2026-2026 · peak 2/yr

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When clades collide: Genomic admixture in blacklegged ticks (Ixodes scapularis) from the Great Plains

Kaylee S. Herzog, Zach Pella, Halie Smith, Dayna McCormick, Lily Nuss, Amanda J. Brinkworth, Sujata S. Chaudhari, Kathryn Duncan, Kellee D. Sundstrom, Sydney R. Stein, Holly Black, Jose E. Pietri, Ryan C. Smith, Jeff Hamik, Roberto Cortinas, Joseph R. Fauver

This study analyzes genomic admixture in Ixodes scapularis ticks from the Great Plains, finding admixed populations in Nebraska with no B. burgdorferi infection, suggesting genomic factors influence Lyme disease transmission.

Molecular Ecology · Oct 1, 2026Peer-reviewedGenomics

Genomic Characterization of a Severe West Nile Virus Transmission Season using a Single Reaction Amplicon Sequencing Approach

Shawn Freed, Sarah Chandler, Sarah A. Uhm, Zach Pella, Dikchha Gurung, Hallie Smith, Tammy Dowdy, Amanda M. Bartling, Ava Butz, Michael R. Wiley, Mara Jana Broadhurst, Sydney R. Stein, Emily L. McCutchen, Jeff Hamik, Peter C. Iwen, , Joseph R. Fauver

The paper validates a single reaction amplicon sequencing approach for generating high-quality WNV genomes and characterizes transmission dynamics during a 2023 outbreak in Nebraska.

PLoS neglected tropical diseases · Jan 21, 2026Peer-reviewedGenomics