Jessica Manalaysay

I am a PhD student in Biomolecular Science at the University of Lethbridge, Canada, specializing in molecular diagnostics, virology, and infectious disease research. Originally from the Philippines, I moved to Canada in 2022 to pursue my doctoral studies. I am also affiliated with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s Centre for Vector-Borne Diseases, where my research focuses on arbovirus surveillance in biting midges and mosquitoes, as well as the development of molecular assays for vector identification. Through my work, I aim to contribute to the early detection and prevention of vector-borne diseases.