Jiayue (Gabriel) Yan, Ph.D. is a medical entomologist whose research focuses on mosquito biology, behavior, and ecology, with particular emphasis on host–vector interactions, mosquito microbiomes, and the transmission dynamics of vector-borne pathogens.

His work integrates field sampling, laboratory experiments, and molecular approaches to study mosquitoes of public health importance, including Aedes and Culex species, and pathogens such as dengue virus, West Nile virus, and avian malaria. He is also involved in the development and evaluation of environmentally responsible mosquito control strategies, including Wolbachia-based population replacement and nano tools for dengue virus detection and inhibition.

Dr. Yan received his Ph.D. in Integrative Biology from the Spanish National Research Council and University of Seville, and has published in international journals including Biological Reviews, Communications Biology, and Science of the Total Environment.

• Mosquito behavioral ecology and blood-feeding patterns

• Wolbachia-based population replacement strategies

• Mosquito microbiomes and immunity

• Environmental and non-target effects of mosquito control tools

2025 – present  Kim CH, Yan J, Lagos-Kutz D. Non-Target Effects of Agricultural Pesticides on Mosquito Populations in the Midwest: A Multi-Year Genetic Assessment Using the Suction Trap Network. NCIMPC grant proposal (submitted).

2023 – present  Xi Z, Stone CM, Yan J.  Assessing symbiont-pathogen-host interactions in the context of a Wolbachia-based population replacement vector control strategy. NSF EAGER full proposal (in prep. for re-submission).

2022 – present  Wang X, Yan J, Stone CM. A rapid, simple, cost-effective, amplification free, and sensitive technology for direct sensing of intact DENV virions in both laboratory and field environments using designer DNA nanostructure probes. NIH R21 proposal (in prep. for re-submission).  

• Mackay AJ, Yan J*, Kim CH, Cara C, Yates S, Chesser L, Alfaro E, Avara M, Ward, M, Magle S, Murray M, Stone, CM. Infection and host-feeding patterns of West Nile virus vectors varies by urban greenspace composition, Illinois. Science of the Total Environment1009: 181098 (*co-first author). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.181098
• Yan J, Mackay AJ, Stone CM. 2024. Dynamics of invasive mosquitoes: introduction pathways, limiting factors, and their potential role in vector-borne pathogen transmission. Frontiers in Tropical Diseases 5, 1503120. https://doi.org/10.3389/fitd.2024.1503120
• Gutiérrez-López R, Yan J, Gangoso L, Soriguer R, Figuerola J, Martínez-de la Puente J. 2024. Are the Culex pipiens biotypes pipiens, molestus and their hybrids competent vectors of avian Plasmodium? Plos One 19(12):e0314633. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0314633
• Hall LP, Yan J, Stone CM, Baker TC. 2024. A comparison of mosquito species assemblages sampled by three commonly-used traps and a novel design. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association 40 (4), 152-161. DOI:10.2987/23-7110
• Yan J, Green K,Noel , Kim CH, Stone CM. 2024.  Effects of Seasonality and developed land cover on Culex mosquito abundance and microbiome composition. Frontiers in Microbiology 15, 1332970. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2024.1332970
• Mackay AJ, Yan J*, Kim CH, Barreaux AMG, Stone CM. 2023. Larval diet and temperature alter mosquito immunity and development: using body size and developmental traits to track carry-over effects on longevity. Parasites & Vectors 16, 434 (*co-first author). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-023-06037-z
• Yan J, Kim CH, Chesser L, Ramirez JL, Stone CM. 2023. Nutritional stress compromises mosquito fitness and antiviral immunity, while enhancing dengue virus infection susceptibility. Communications Biology 6, 1123. https://doi.org/10.1038/s42003-023-05516-4
• Yan J, Gangoso L, Ruiz S, Soriguer R, Figuerola J, Martínez-de la Puente J. 2021. Understanding host utilization by mosquitoes: determinants, challenges and future directions. Biological Reviews 96: 1367-1385. https://doi.org/10.1111/brv.12706
• Yan J, Kibech R, Stone CM. 2021. Differential effects of larval and adult nutrition on female survival, fecundity, and size of the yellow fever mosquito, Aedes aegypti. Frontiers in Zoology 18(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12983-021-00395-z

• Editorial Board Member, Journal of Vector Ecology (since 2022) & Frontiers in Bioscience - Landmark (2021-2022)

• Review Editor, Frontiers in Tropical Diseases (since 2023)

• 100+ peer reviews for journals including Microbiome, Communications Biology, Frontiers in Microbiology, Viruses, Parasites & Vectors, and Insects.

• Grant reviewer, French National Research Agency (ANR)

• Organizer, ESA Symposium (2025)

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