Roxanne Connelly: Curriculum Vitae (abridged)


Education

  • 1998. Doctor of Philosophy, Major: Entomology, Minor: Epidemiology and Community Health, Louisiana State University Dissertation: Biology and ecology of the Anopheles quadrimaculatus sibling species complex in Louisiana.
  • 1995. Master of Science, Entomology, Louisiana State University Thesis: Distribution and habitat association of the Anopheles quadrimaculatus species complex in Louisiana.
  • 1992. Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science, Louisiana State University

Employment

  • 1999-present. University of Florida, IFAS, FMEL
  • 1992-1999. Louisiana State University
  • 1990-1992. Louisiana Dept. of Environmental Quality; The Environmental Studies Institute

Current Responsibilities

  • 12 month, tenure-track. Responsibilities include maintaining close contact with over 50 mosquito control districts in the state of Florida to address their research and training needs; providing extension education to the mosquito control districts in Florida; maintaining contact with the county and state cooperative extension faculty and the public at large by developing and participating in short courses on topics related to medical entomology; assisting mosquito control districts through the application of new and innovative technical procedures. Research includes population genetics of mosquitoes, epidemiology of mosquito-borne diseases, and arthropod pest control methodology.

Professional Activities

  • 2004-present. Executive Council, American Committee of Medical Entomology, American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
  • 2004-present. Senator, University of Florida Faculty Senate.
  • 2002-Present. Chair, AMCA Member Training and Education Committee
  • 2002-Present. Organizer and Moderator: AMCA Student Paper Competition
  • 2001-2004. Youth and Education Committee - Entomological Society of America
  • 2001-Present. Board Certified Entomologist - Medical/Veterinary Entomology
  • 2001-2003. Board of Directors, Florida Mosquito Control Association, Southeast Regional Representative
  • 1999-Present. Florida Mosquito Control Association - Editor, Buzz Words Newsletter; Managing Editor, Florida Mosquito Control Handbook
  • 1998. Louisiana Mosquito Control Association. 1998 Annual Meeting. Program Chair.

Publications (Refereed)

  • Rutledge, C. Roxanne, Jonathan F. Day, Cynthia C. Lord, Lillian M. Stark, Walter J. Tabachnick. 2003. West Nile virus infection rates in Florida Culex (Diptera: Culicidae) mosquitoes do not accurately reflect transmission rates in nature. J. Med. Entomol. 40(3): 253-258.
  • Rutledge, C. Roxanne, D. M. Wesson, and C. L. Meek. 1999. PCR to identify all immature stages of two species of the Anopheles quadrimaculatus sibling species complex. J. Am. Mosq. Control Assoc. 15(4): 573-575.
  • Weidner, Earl, Elizabeth U. Canning, C. Roxanne Connelly, and C. Lamar Meek. 1999. Mosquito (Diptera: Culicidae) host compatibility and vector competency for the human myositic parasite Trachipleistophora hominis (Phylum Microspora). J. Med. Entomol. 36(4): 522-525.
  • Rutledge, C. R. and C. L. Meek. 1998. Distribution of the Anopheles quadrimaculatus sibling species complex in Louisiana. Southwest. Entomol. 23: 161-167.
  • Foil, L., E. Andress, R. L. Freeland, A. F. Roy, C. R. Rutledge, P. C. Triche, and K. O'Reilly. 1998. Experimental infection of domestic cats with Bartonella henselae by inoculation of cat flea, Ctenocephalides felis (Siphonaptera: Pulicidae), feces. J. Med. Entomol. 35: 625-628.
  • Rutledge, C. Roxanne, Anthony J. Cornel, C. Lamar Meek, and Frank H. Collins. 1996. Validation of a ribosomal DNA-polymerase chain reaction species diagnostic assay for the common malaria mosquito (Diptera: Culicidae) sibling species complex. J. Med. Entomol. 33: 952-954.
  • Rutledge, C. R. and C. L. Meek. 1994. Record of Anopheles quadrimaculatus species C in Louisiana. J. Am. Mosq. Control Assoc. 10:585-586.

Publications (Extension)

  • Articles
  • Rutledge, C. R. 2003. Mosquito Pooling: Getting a return on your investment. Buzz Words Newsletter. 3(2): 8-9.
  • Brooks, S. E., F. M. Oi, C. R. Rutledge, and P. G. Koehler. 2002. Pests that suck your blood and try to kill you. SP 286. University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. 25pp
  • Factsheets
  • Rutledge, C. R. 2004. Mosquito-transmitted Highlands J virus in Florida. University of Florida: EDIS, IFAS, ENY-720. 2 pp.
  • Rutledge, C. R. 2004. Hurricanes and Mosquitoes. University of Florida: EDIS, IFAS, ENY-719. 3pp. Rey, J. R. and C. R. Rutledge. 2004. La Vigilancia de los Viruses Acarreados por Mosquitos. University of Florida: EDIS, IFAS, ENY-699S. 5pp.
  • Rey, J. R. and C. Rutledge. 2004. Servicios y Aparatos para el Control de Mosquitos en Viviendas de Florida. University of Florida: EDIS, IFAS, ENY-692S. 4pp.
  • Rutledge, C. R. 2004. Surveillance for Mosquito-borne Viruses. University of Florida: EDIS, IFAS, ENY-699. 5pp. Rutledge, C. R. 2003. Mosquito Control Devices and Services for Florida Homeowners. University of Florida: EDIS, IFAS, ENY-692. 4pp.
  • Rutledge, C. Roxanne. Mosquito Repellents. University of Florida: EDIS, IFAS. 2002. Lord, Cynthia C., Rutledge, C. Roxanne. Lyme Disease in Florida. University of Florida: EDIS, IFAS. 2001.
  • Rutledge, C. Roxanne. West Nile Virus: Risk and Prevention for Horses in Florida. University of Florida: EDIS, IFAS. 2001.
  • Lord, Cynthia C., Rutledge, C. Roxanne. Protecting Florida Horses from Mosquitoes. University of Florida: EDIS, IFAS. 2001.
  • Rey, Jorge R., Rutledge, C. Roxanne. Marismas y Manglares de la Lagune Indian River. University of Florida: EDIS/IFAS. 2001.
  • Rey, Jorge R., Rutledge, C. Roxanne. Coastal Wetlands of the Indian River Lagoon. University of Florida: EDIS/IFAS. 2001.
  • Rey, Jorge R., Rutledge, C. Roxanne. Encefalitis Equina Oriental. University of Florida: EDIS/IFAS. 2001.
  • Rey, Jorge R., Rutledge, C. Roxanne. Eastern Equine Encephalitis. University of Florida: EDIS/IFAS. 2001.
  • Rey, Jorge R., Lord, Cynthia C., Rutledge, C. Roxanne. Como Proteger a los Caballos de Florida Contra los Mosquitos. University of Florida: EDIS, IFAS. 2001.
  • Rey, Jorge R., Rutledge, C. Roxanne, Day, Jonathan F., Tabachnick, Walter J. El Virus del Nilo Occidental. University of Florida: EDIS/IFAS. 2001.
  • Rey, Jorge R., Lord, Cynthia C., Rutledge, C. Roxanne. La Enfermedad de Lyme en Florida. University of Florida: EDIS/IFAS. 2001.
  • Rey, Jorge R., Rutledge, C. Roxanne. Riesgo y Prevencion del Virus del Nilo Occidental en Caballos en Florida. University of Florida: EDIS/IFAS. 2001.

Handbooks and Technical Bulletins

  • Rutledge. C. R., Editor. 2004. Florida Mosquito Control Handbook. 3rd Edition. Florida Mosquito Control Association. 471pp.
  • Rutledge, C. R., J. F. Day, C. C. Lord, G. F. O'Meara, J. R. Rey, W. J. Tabachnick, Eds. 2003. Florida Mosquito Control Response to West Nile Virus Workshop. Technical Bulletin of the Florida Mosquito Control Association. Florida Mosquito Control Association, Inc., Ft. Myers, FL. Volume 4. 42pp.
  • Rutledge, C. R., F. Clarke, A. Curtis, and S. Sackett. 2003. Larval Mosquito Control. In: Rutledge, C. R., J. F. Day, C. C. Lord, G. F. O'Meara, J. R. Rey, W. J. Tabachnick (Eds). Florida Mosquito Control Response to West Nile Virus Workshop. Technical Bulletin of the Florida Mosquito Control Association. Florida Mosquito Control Association, Inc., Ft. Myers, FL. 4:16-19.

Professional Memberships

  • Alabama Vector Management Society
  • American Mosquito Control Association
  • American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
  • Entomological Society of America
  • Florida Mosquito Control Association
  • Society of Vector Ecology

Honors and Awards

  • August 2004. National Center for Infectious Diseases. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Special Emphasis Panel - Invited reviewer. Research into the Public Health Aspects of West Nile Virus. Atlanta, GA.
  • July 2002. McArthur Foundation Fellowship to attend the Biology of Disease Vectors Course. Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO.
  • March 1998 - Gerald Hollandsworth Award. Presented by the American Mosquito Control Association for best paper in the student competition.
  • May 1995 - L. D. Newsom Award. Presented by the LSU Department of Entomology for outstanding Masters student.
  • October 1994 - LMCA Louis T. Graham Award. Presented by the Louisiana Mosquito Control Association for research activities.