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Research interests
My research group applies recent advances in capabilities for insect genome engineering to pursue novel possibilities for insect biotechnology. Current projects include developing genetic biocontrol and population replacement strategies for disease vectoring mosquitoes and exploring the potential of insects for the bioremediation of environmental contaminants.
Education/Academic qualification
Molecular and Cell Biology, PhD, Molecular characterization of an HIV-1 drug target and antiviral compound development, Oregon State University
Award Date: 11 Jun 2011
Biological Sciences, BS, University of Alaska Anchorage
Award Date: 7 May 2005
External positions
Postdoctoral Associate, University of Minnesota
2014 → 2019
USDA-NIFA Postdoctoral Fellow, Oregon State University
2012 → 2014
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Sustainable biomanufacturing of phytase enzymes for livestock feed supplementation in the insect Hermetia illucens (black soldier fly)
Maselko, M., Carter, C. & Walsh, T.
1/12/23 → 1/02/26
Project: Research
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Control of cane toads by genetic manipulation
Shine, R., Maselko, M. & Waddle, A.
14/06/23 → 30/06/27
Project: Research
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Preventing disease-caused extinctions in amphibians with synthetic biology
1/10/22 → 30/09/25
Project: Research
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Exploration of advanced control and detection methods for Varroa mite
Whitehouse, M., Taylor, P., Stolfi, F., Maselko, M., Liu, F., Rangel, J., Frost, E., Sainsbury, J., Mortensen, A., Taylor, M., Gee, M., Harvey, M., Goodwin, M. & Yousuf, F.
1/03/23 → 18/04/24
Project: Research
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Opportunities for insecticide resistant honey bees for pollination security
Maselko, M., Sunna, A., McGregor, A., Cheng, K., Symons, J., Wynn, L., Davies, P., Hose, G., Nguyen, B., Whitehouse, M., Taylor, P., Mankad, A., Carter, L., Hobman, E. & Wissing, K.
1/03/23 → 1/05/24
Project: Research
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Methylmercury demethylation and volatilization by animals expressing microbial enzymes
Tepper, K., King, J., Manuneedhi Cholan, P., Pfitzner, C., Morsch, M., Apte, S. C. & Maselko, M., 12 Feb 2025, In: Nature Communications. 16, 1, p. 1-10 10 p., 1117.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Allele Sails: launching traits and fates into wild populations with DNA sequence modifiers
Johnson, M. L., Hay, B. A. & Maselko, M., 10 Apr 2024, (Submitted) (bioRxiv).Research output: Working paper › Preprint
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Diverting organic waste from landfills via insect biomanufacturing using engineered black soldier flies (Hermetia illucens)
Tepper, K., Edwards, O., Sunna, A., Paulsen, I. T. & Maselko, M., 24 Jul 2024, In: Communications Biology. 7, p. 1-14 14 p., 862.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Rapid generation and screening of transgenic black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens)
Pfitzner, C., Tepper, K., Kumar, S., Retief, C., McNab, J. M., Harrell, R. A. & Maselko, M., 22 Feb 2024, (Submitted) (bioRxiv).Research output: Working paper › Preprint
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Recombinant venom proteins in insect seminal fluid reduces female lifespan
Beach, S. J. & Maselko, M., 15 Jan 2024, (Submitted) (bioRxiv).Research output: Working paper › Preprint