Biography
Dr. Bradley Willenberg’s research interests include mosquito surveillance and the control, design, development and characterization of nano-partical-based mosquito control tools. Mosquitos have often been called the world’s deadliest animal, as vector-borne illnesses, including those from mosquitos, cause more than 700,000 deaths worldwide each year. Malaria, dengue, Zika virus and West Nile virus are all transmitted by mosquitos, and this worldwide impact of mosquito-borne disease is what drives Willenberg, whose lab employs a unique blend of biomedical engineering, biomaterials, tissue engineering, nanotechnology and vector biology to develop innovative mosquito surveillance, control and research tools.
Willenberg received his Ph.D. in biomedical engineering from the University of Florida and continued there for his postdoctoral training and then in scientist, adjunct scientist and lecturer positions. In 2014, he joined the UCF College of Medicine, where he is an assistant professor.
- Association Fellow
- Biomedical Engineering Society
- College
- College of Medicine
