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Conducted field sampling, trap deployment, and specimen collection for mosquito and avian surveillance across multiple sites.
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Performed morphological mosquito identification and assisted with avian sampling for arbovirus monitoring.
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Maintained mosquito colonies and mosquito fish (Gambusia affinis), gaining hands-on experience in life cycles, husbandry, and colony health monitoring.
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Assisted ecological site selection for Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) programs to optimize Aedes aegypti sampling.
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Initiated and tested new trap locations to expand surveillance coverage and improve data collection.
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Supported molecular diagnostics by learning and performing PCR testing for mosquito-borne diseases.
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Managed and verified field data using FieldSeeker GIS for accurate spatial documentation.
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Adhered to safety protocols in field and lab environments while engaging professionally with landowners and community members.