Julian’s research is focused on malaria, specifically an uncharacterized protein, AGAP008138, found in the mosquito vector and unraveling its significance in human malaria transmission. His work contributes to ongoing efforts to better understand the molecular mechanisms underlying mosquito-Plasmodium parasite interactions, potentially shaping the development of future malaria vaccines. Julian has pursued his doctoral work in the laboratory of Associate Professor Jun Li in the Department of Biological Sciences through a collaboration between the FIU College of Arts, Sciences & Education and the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine.