Entomology
lab, is establish with key focuses towards the study on Kala-azar Vector Phlebotomus argentipes (sand fly), its Epidemiology,
transmission dynamics,finding of reservoir host, blood meal identification, monitoring
vector control interventions, insecticide resistance management,etc. Entomology
lab is well equipped with the instruments required in the entomological and
molecular studies, and has a well-established colonyof Phlebotomus argentipes, developed in closed environmental condition
and certified as pathogen free.
Existing infrastructure
- Insect Dissection and StereozoomMicroscope
- Phase contrast Microscope
- Environmental Chambers
- -20, -80 Deep freeze
- PCR
- Electrophoresis
- Nano drop
- Laminar Hood
- BOD incubator
- Microcentrifuge
- Membrane feeder
1. Maintaining India’s visceral leishmaniasis
elimination campaign by mitigating insecticide resistance in sand flies.
