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Join a century of excellence in entomology at Illinois! Explore topics from insect ecology to molecular biology with pioneering research and interdisciplinary training. Be part of an inclusive community that fosters curiosity and prepares you for a successful science career. Explore our labs and find your fit today!
Allan Lab
The Allan lab explores the consequences of global change through the lens of transmission of vector-borne diseases and the conservation of wildlife and ecosystems.
ABC Lab
The Alleyne Bioinspiration Collaborative uses arthropods as inspiration for novel multi-functional materials and robotic systems.
Berenbaum Lab
The Berenbaum lab investigates plant-insect relationships, focusing on chemically mediated interactions, pesticide impacts, invasive species, and human-driven changes to biodiversity and sustainability.
Dolezal Bee Research Lab
The Dolezal lab studies the impact of environmental stressors on bee physiology and behavior, focusing on honey bees and other pollinators at the landscape, colony, and individual levels.
Doremus Lab
The Doremus Lab studies arthropod-microbe symbioses, with a focus on exploring how microbial symbionts influence host reproduction, ecology, and evolution to inform efforts in controlling pest populations.
Hanks Lab
The Hanks lab studies chemical communication in cerambycid and elaterid beetles.
Harmon-Threatt Lab
The Harmon-Threatt Lab explores local and landscape features that impact pollinator diversity to inform bee conservation through behavioral studies and landscape analyses.
Ngumbi Lab
The Ngumbi Lab studies chemical signals in insect herbivores, natural enemies, plants, and microorganisms to enhance agriculture, pest management, and ecosystem functions, with a focus on microbial solutions, plant-microbe interactions, and the impacts of flooding on plant defenses and soil microbes.
Roach Brain Lab
The Roach Brain Lab studies the biodiversity and evolution of tropical insects, with a focus on cockroach systematics, morphology, and ecology, while training scientists in molecular techniques, bioinformatics and science communication.
Robinson Lab
The Robinson Lab studies the mechanisms and evolution of honey bee social behavior, focusing on behavioral, neurochemical, and genomic analysis, with applications to both bees and humans.
Suarez Lab
The Suarez Lab studies ant social organization and developmental plasticity to explore ecology, evolution, and behavior, focusing on how morphological variation in worker ants affects ecology and performance.