Laboratory of Chemical Ecology 

Welcome

Welcome to Dweck lab in the Department of Entomology at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES). 

Our lab studies the mechanisms of chemosensory adaptations, using the global fruit pest Drosophila suzukii (also known as Spotted  Wing Drosophila (SWD)) as a model. Ultimately, this work will lead to the development of cutting-edge chemical and molecular strategies to enhance the detection and management of this serious pest.

Techniques

To address our Research questions, we employ a multidisciplinary approach, including:

•  Chemical analysis (e.g. Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS))

•  Electrophysiology (e.g., Single Sensillum Recording  (SSR))

•   Behavioral analysis

•  Genetics

•  Molecular biology

•  Bioinformatics

• Gene editing (e.g., CRISPR)