André Nóbrega Pitaluga

This paper develops a molecular assay for detecting Prorocentrum cordatum in coastal waters using PCR and LAMP, showing PCR's higher sensitivity compared to LAMP for low cell densities.

This study identifies natural YFV infection in Sabethes albiprivus in southern Brazil, highlighting its potential role as a secondary vector and emphasizing the need for enhanced surveillance and vaccination.

The paper sequenced genomes of Anopheles mosquitoes to identify cryptic species within An. cruzii and An. bellator, finding at least five and three species respectively, but not in An. homunculus.

The paper sequences and annotates the genomes of two sand fly species, identifying genes related to vector biology and population structure to aid in leishmaniasis control.