Author Information
Patricia Hessab Alvarenga is a researcher affiliated with the Laboratory of Malaria and Vector Research at the National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases in Rockville, MD, USA. She is also associated with the Laboratório de Bioquímica de Resposta ao Estresse at the Instituto de Bioquímica Médica, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Her research focuses primarily on infectious diseases, with a particular emphasis on vector-borne diseases and the molecular biology of disease vectors.Research Contributions
Patricia Hessab Alvarenga has made significant contributions to the understanding of vector-borne diseases, particularly those involving mosquitoes, sand flies, and other insects. Her research has explored the physiological and molecular mechanisms underlying the interactions between pathogens and their vectors. Notable works include studies on the fibrinolytic system's role in Plasmodium infection, the transcriptome of the cattle tick Rhipicephalus microplus, and the development of a salivary protein vaccine against cutaneous leishmaniasis. Her work has also delved into the structural biology of insect salivary proteins and their role in inhibiting host immune pathways.Aliases
Throughout her career, Patricia Hessab Alvarenga has published under various aliases, including Patricia H Alvarenga, Patrícia Hessab Alvarenga, Patrícia H Alvarenga, P. H. Alvarenga, and P. Alvarenga. These variations reflect her consistent contributions to the field under slightly different name formats.Publication and Citation Metrics
| Metric |
Value |
| Total Citations |
648 |
| H-index |
13 |
| Total Papers |
23 |
