Brenda Beerntsen, PhD

Adjunct Professor

Plant Science & Technology

Contact Information

Email BeerntsenB@missouri.edu
Phone 573-882-5033
Address 213 Connaway Hall
Website Brenda Beernsten at VetMed

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.