Addressing threats from insect vectors and pathogens

Insect vectors and the pathogens they transmit pose a substantial dual threat to agricultural productivity and global food security. Research of The Gadhave Lab — located at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Amarillo — aims to develop novel tools and strategies that can be integrated into current pest and disease management programs by addressing fundamental biological questions intersecting pathogenesis and insect transmission of phytopathogens.

Our lab strives to achieve this goal by conducting inter-disciplinary research in three key areas:

Entomology Research team

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Information for Prospective Postdocs and Students

Graduate Students

Dr. Gadhave is interested in advising masters and Ph.D. students in any areas of insect vector biology. Because of the off-campus location of the Gadhave Lab and the relatively short duration of the master’s degree, prospective master’s students are encouraged to enroll at West Texas A&M University in Canyon, which is a part of The Texas A&M University System.

Ph.D. students, however, should enroll with the Texas A&M University Department of Entomology in College Station, for year 1 & 2 coursework, completing Ph.D. labwork in The Gadhave Lab.

Students of The Gadhave Lab will be broadly trained in molecular biology, entomology, and virology, typically within laboratory, greenhouse, and in-field research components. Dr. Gadhave strives toward supportive mentorship in addition to providing broad multidisciplinary training. Students are strongly encouraged to attend department seminars, to develop interpersonal skills, and to write grant applications.