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Laboratory for Invertebrate Pathology,

Dept. of Plant Sciences & Entomology

*** ******** ****, ********** ** Rhode Island, Kingston, RI 02881

Telephone: Voice 401-***-**** Fax 401-***-**** E-Mail: abpk4e@r.postjobfree.com:

Years Institution Degree (Major)

1968 Providence College A.B. (Pre-Med)

1973 Cornell University M.Sc.(Medical Entomology)

1977 Cornell University Ph.D. (Insect Pathology)PROFESSIONAL HISTORY (URI):

Years Academic Unit Appointment

1993-2003 Department of Plant Sciences Professor of Entomology

1998-2003 College of the Environment and Life Sciences Director,

Laboratory for Invertebrate Pathology

1999-2003 College of the Environment and Life Sciences Director of Graduate ProgramsTEACHING:Courses Taught:

Ent 286: Humans, Insects, and Disease (3)

Ent 385: Introductory Entomology (3)

Ent 386: Introductory Entomology Laboratory (1)

Ent 571: Insect Microbiology (3) Teaching Grants Funded:

2001. Revising the Plant Sciences Curriculum with Emphasis on Freshman Learning

Experiences and Capstone Courses. $5,000. CELS-URIRESEARCH:Specialization:

Medical Entomology and Invertebrate PathologyMonographs:

LeBrun, R.A. and H.S. Ginsberg. 2003. The Hematophagous Arthropods of Rhode Island. RI Natural History Survey and the RI Medical Association.Refereed Journal Articles:

Zhioua, E. H.S. Ginsberg, Richard A. Humber and R.A LeBrun. 1999. Preliminary survey for entomopathogenic fungi associated with Ixodes scapularis (Acari:Ixodidae) in southern New York and New England, USA. Journal of Medical Entomology 36(5): 635-637.

Zhioua, E., K. Heyer, M. Browning, H.S. Ginsberg and R.A LeBrun. 1999. Pathogenicity of Bacillus thuringiensis Variety kurstaki to Ixodes scapularis (Acari:Ixididae). Journal of Medical Entomology. 36(6):900-902.

Ginsberg, H.S., R. A. LeBrun, E. Zhioua and K. Heyer. 2001. Potential non-target

effects of Metarhizium anisopliae used for biological control of ticks. Journal of Medical Entomology. In press

Bartlett, K., S.A. Alm, R.A. LeBrun and H.S. Ginsberg. 2001. A Survey of the

Horse flies of Rhode Island (Diptera: Tabanidae). Annals of the Entomological Society of America. In press.

Bartlett, K, S.R. Alm, R.A. LeBrun and H.S. Ginsberg. 2001. A Modified Canopy

Trap and Attractants for Capturing Horse and Deer Flies (Diptera: Tabanidae). In press.

Bartlett, K. 2002. The Use of RAPD’s to Distinguish Cryptic Species

of Tabanus nigrovittatus Complex.Journal of Medical Entomology. In prep

Published Proceedings:

Zhioua, E., H. S. Ginsberg and R. LeBrun. 1999. Biological control of Ticks.

Proceedings of the Entomological Society of America. Las Vegas, NV.

Zhioua, E., K. Heyer, H. Ginsberg and R.A. LeBrun. 1999. Microbial Control

of Ticks. IV Seminario Internacional de Parasitologia Animal, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Butler, M, A. Gettman, R.A. LeBrun and H. Ginsberg. 2002. Movement and Efficacy

of Methoprene Used for West Nile Virus Mosquito Management in Sewer Catch Basins. Proceedings of the Rhode Island Natural History Survey. Wakefield, RI.Invited Research and Outreach Presentations:

“Epidemiology and epizootiology of West Nile virus in the Northeastern U.S.” 2000. Emerging Arthropod Borne Diseases Symposium. Entomological Society of America, Eastern Branch. Harrisburg, PA.

“Potential non-target effects of Metarhizium anisopliae used for biological control of ticks.” 2001. Conference on Biological Control of Ticks. Ecological Institute of America. Millbrook, NY.

“An Overview of West Nile Virus Activity in Rhode Island.” Issues in Biology, Guest Speaker Series. 2001. Department of Biological Sciences, Providence College. Providence, R.I.

“Biology and Epidemiology of West Nile Virus.” 2001. Special Forum on Mosquitoes and West Nile virus in Rhode Island. The Coastal Institute, URI, Cooperative Ecosystems Study Unit, URI, and the RI Natural History Survey.

“Vector Borne Disease Management in the New England-Past, Present & Future.” 2001.

NE Conference on Infectious Diseases for Health Practitioners. Manchester, MA.

“West Nile virus Research at the University of Rhode Island.” 2001.

Forum on West Nile virus. Town meeting sponsored by Congressman Langevin.

“Entomopathogenic fungi of ticks” Parco regionale boschi di carrega.

2001. Parma, Italy. (U.S. invited delegate) Declined)

“Bioterrorism and vector borne disease”. 2002. Conference on bioterrorism.

Ministry of Health, Education and Welfare. Tokyo, Japan. (U.S. invited delegate)(Declined).

“Russian-US Collaborative Workshop for Vector-Borne Disease Reasearch”. Novosirsk, Siberia June 1-4, 2002. (NSF invited delegate) (Declined).

“Bugs! In 3-D” 2003. Feinstein-Imax Theatre presented to 400 VIP invited guestsPapers Presented at Professional Meetings:

Zhioua, E., Heyer, K. H. Ginsberg and R.A. LeBrun. 1999. Microbial Control

of Ixodes scapularis. Entomological Society of America, Annual Meeting. Atlanta, GA.

Zhioua, E., H. Ginsberg, and R.A. LeBrun. 1999. Biological Control of Lyme

disease Ticks. American Lyme Disease Foundation, Annual Meeting. New York, NY.RESEARCH GRANTS FUNDED:

1999. Development of a Self-Activated Deer Applicator for the delivery of entomopathogenic fungi. U.R.I. Foundation. $19,860.

1999. Development of a Powder Mixer for Self-Applicator Technology. $19,850. URI Foundation.

1999. Development of a Powder Mixer for Self-Applicator Technology. $16,900. URI Foundation.

2000. Private Donors. URI Foundation. $750.

2000. Evaluation of Ixodes scapularis hemocytes for tick vaccine development. $7,491. URI Research Council.

2001. Biological Control of Amblyomma americanum with entomopathogenic fungi using remote applicators. $19,766. RI Department of Environmental Management.

2001. Determine the Distribution of mosquito species associated with West Nile Encephalitis and survey potential breeding habitats in national Parks in the Northeastern, US and National Capital Regions. $110,000. National Park Service.

2002. Hatch 666. Effects on coastal Ecosystems of Methoprene and Microbial Larvicides used for the control of mosquitoes and West Nile virus. $40,000PATENTS:

A self-activated acaricide applicator. 1999. U.S. Patent Pending. U.S. Patent Office Serial No. 09/063,090.

A method for applying Bacillus thuringiensis as a bioacaricide. 1999. U.S. Patent Pending.

The Rhode Island Canopy Trap. 2001. U.S. Patent Pending. U.S. Patent Office Serial Number 09/840,056REVIEWER:

National Science Foundation (NSF) – Ecology and Infectious Disease

USDA National Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program (NRI-CGP) Biology and Management of Pests and Beneficial Organisms Program Group

Journal of Parasitology

Journal of Insect Biochemistry and Molecular BiologySTUDENTS:Major Professor:

Mari Butler, Ph.D. candidate

Marina Yasvoina, M.S. candidate

Christy Zolnik, M.S. CandidateGraduate Committee:

Geoffrey Balme, M.S.

Kristen Bartlett, M.S.

Michael DeSanto, M.S.

John Hamill, M.S.

Becky Clarke, M.S.

Marion Gold, Ph.D. candidate

Jaree Johnson, Ph.D. candidate

Christine Lussier, M.S. candidate

Emily Brunkhurst, M.S. candidateCoastal Fellows Students:

Adam Butler

Marina Yasvoina

Katie Allen

Dorothy Wilkes

SuomMetcalf Institute Fellow:

Suzannah GonzalesRISD Intern

Jessica Rosner

Thomas ColantinoStudent Organizations

GEMS-NET

Sigma Xi

Golden Key Honor Society

URI STEP Program Lecturer

Teaching

“What I’ve Learned from the Freshman Class.” Phi Eta Sigma Presentation given to the top URI Freshmen and their families (2,000 in attendance). Feb. 25, 2001

“Microcosmos.” URI Roundtable presentation to the University of Rhode Island professors and administrators emeriti. April 22, 2001

“Science at URI.” Highlight lecture for the URI STEP program to attract inner city youth to University Programs. November 11, 2001

“Insects at War: From Monarch to Bombadiers. Roger Williams Park Zoo Conservation Biology Series Invited Lecture. Jan 31, 2002.

“Public Health Entomology”. 11th Annual Granville Environmental Series Guest Speaker. St. George’s School. Newport RI. April 12, 2002. Research Program Delivery

The Discovery Channel Special (Video)

DEM West Nile Virus Advisory Board

WJAR-TV SPECIAL

WPRO-TV

WRNI-Radio

Providence Journal

Richmond Times (Richmond, VA)

Patuxent News

Providence Business News

Narragansett Times

The Standard-IndependentSelect Committees & service (last 5 years)

Governor’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Lyme Disease

DOH/DEM West Nile Virus Advisory Committee

Teaching

Teaching Excellence Award Committee, Chair

Teaching Excellence Award Committee, Co-chair

Educator-W. Alton Jones Environmental Educations Center

Graduate Affairs Committee

Student Internship Faculty Advisor

Barry Goldwater Scholarship CommitteeResearch

Libraries, Computers and the Media Committee

Intellectual Property CommitteeAdministration

University Faculty Senator – 6 yrs.

Dean of Graduate School Search Committee

University Affirmative Action Committee

University Legislative Relations Committee

AES Project Review Committee

Disabilities Service Faculty Mentor

Founding Member, Center for Vector-Borne Disease

College Seminar Series

Educational Policy Committee

Audio-Visual and Recruitment Committee

Website Committee

Non-thesis Master’s Graduate Committee

Entomology Curriculum Committee

PLS Internship Committee

PLS Enrollment Committee

PLS Graduate Student Committee

Fund drives (6 months)

Dana Farber Cancer Institute

Urban League of Rhode Island

Hope Center for Cancer Support

Real Food CooperativeAwards and Honors:

Year Award Agency

2000 University Teacher of the Year University of Rhode Island

2000 Distinguished Achievement Award in Teaching Eastern Branch Entomological Society of America

2000 Citation for University Teaching Excellence Office of the Lt. Governor of Rhode Island

2001 Citation for University Teaching Excellence Office of the Governor of Rhode Island

2001 Carnegie Foundation Professor of the Year - RI Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching

2002 Citation and Resolution (02-S 2834)

for National Teaching Excellence Rhode Island Senate

2002 Citation for National Teaching Excellence Office of the Secretary of State of Rhode Island

Year Award Agency

2001 Citation for West Nile Virus Research Excellence Office of the Governor of Rhode Island

2001 Outstanding Presentation of Intellectual Property University of Rhode Island, Office of Research

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