De Leo Lab

We’re excited to share our new preprint describing our careful mathematical modeling of #CRISPR gene drives in snails and their advantages and limitations in the effort to eliminate #schistosomiasis doi.org/10.1101/2021.1…

In the lower basin of the Senegal River, "schisto" is effortless to contract: As soon as your skin touches contaminated water, you can pick up parasitic worms that later cause problems ranging from diarrhea to bladder cancer. A shellfish may change that. alu.ms/3n89nlZ

"We’re talking about a disease of poverty. It’s in rural areas ... where there’s no easy access to piped, clean water," says Giulio De Leo, a @stanforddoerr prof of oceans testing out an unconventional solution to control schistosomiasis in Senegal. stanfordmag.org//contents/just…

A new grant program jointly managed by @stanforddoerr's Oceans Department and @StanfordWoods supports research designed to help address climate change and conserve the ocean. stanford.io/443nE3Y

A new @Stanford-led study in @PLOSGPH predicts malaria outbreaks in vulnerable communities using a model of climate, land use, & socioeconomic data. This can help health practitioners to target malaria control where & when it is most needed. Read more: stanford.io/3IOlNXW

Several faculty positions are available with @stanforddoerr ! For more information and to apply, please visit this link: facultypositions.stanford.edu/en-us/filter/?…

In @TheLancetPlanet we show that nearly 80% of human infectious diseases are environmentally mediated, and that the largest global driver of environmentally mediated disease burden in a country is rural poverty. bit.ly/3fYjzKg

NEW Research: Ecological and socioeconomic factors associated with the human burden of environmentally mediated pathogens @NicoleNovaBio @DeLeoLab thelancet.com/journals/lanpl…

@DeLeoLab Our final revised paper "Modeling the efficacy of CRISPR gene drive for snail immunity on schistosomiasis control" is now out - congratulations to Richard Grewelle!! 🐌🧬 journals.plos.org/plosntds/artic… explainer thread from @DeLeoLab here

A beacon of ocean research for over 100 years—and an inspirational backdrop where generations of students have experienced a deep connection with the sea—@HopkinsMarine Station enters a new chapter this fall as it becomes part of the new @StanfordDoerr School of Sustainability ⬇️

A beacon of ocean research for over 100 years, @HopkinsMarine Station enters a new chapter this fall as it becomes part of the new @StanfordDoerr School of Sustainability. Take a photo tour ⬇️

Now Hiring! Assistant Professor in Biochemistry, Molecular or Cell Biology Interested candidates should apply by October 31, 2022, for full consideration. More information: …73d424282.careersite.pageuppeople.com/cw/en-us/job/4…

We're hiring for a Computer Resource Consulting (CRC) Lead Technical Consultant based at Hopkins Marine Station! More information: careersearch.stanford.edu/jobs/crc-lead-…

Under the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, the first new department, Oceans, will launch Sept 1, bringing together faculty from the natural sciences, Earth sciences, engineering, and the humanities to focus on ocean discovery & sustainability. stanford.io/3aVGZgv

Please give a warm welcome to the 🌊Oceans Department🌊, the first new named department of the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability! Bringing together faculty from main campus & @HopkinsMarine, it will focus on ocean discovery & sustainability. 1/3

"The problems are too complex to make progress in the traditional disciplinary way. You have to co-create solutions from the start to address issues in sustainability and climate," says COS Co-director @FiorenzaMicheli on the interdisciplinary nature envisioned for the unit. 2/3

The Oceans Department will begin developing comprehensive undergraduate and graduate degree programs that students can apply to in future years. For more information on this exciting new chapter, visit: stanford.io/3aRFHmv 3/3

2023 @SmithFellows Request for Proposals Announced! Deadline 16 September 2022. Proposals guidelines: conbio.org/mini-sites/smi…

Congratulations to Dr. Richard Grewelle, our newest PhD! Richard successfully defended his dissertation today: "New Metrics for Evolving Risks to Human and Wildlife Health" 🎓🎉

We had a great meeting last week with our partners from @cobi_mx, @universityofga, @uhmanoa, @UMassAmherst, and @el_colmich working on the @NSF Baja project. It was so nice to see everyone in person - finally!

On May 27, we will dedicate our lecture hall to Isabella Abbott. A preeminent marine botanist and pioneer in her field, she was @Stanford’s first Native Hawaiian faculty member and first female full professor in the biological sciences division. stanford.io/3wOa8Tn