Education
B.S., Zoology, University of Wisconsin
M.S., Veterinary Science, University of Wisconsin
Ph.D., Veterinary Science and Entomology, University of Wisconsin

Description
Brenda Beerntsen’s research interest include medical-veterinary vectors and vector-borne and parasitic diseases. More specifically, her lab investigates mosquito-malaria parasite interactions, mosquito-filarial worm interactions, mosquito immunity and Cryptosporidium.