My research broadly investigates the ecology of infectious diseases of humans, wild animals, and domestic animals, with particular attention to those transmitted by arthropod vectors (e.g. mosquitoes, ticks, midges). I have focused primarily on vector-host interactions that lead to parasite amplification and increased disease risk. I utilize a multidisciplinary approach to studying these complex disease systems, including molecular biology, landscape epidemiology, eco-immunology and ecological modeling. A goal of my research is to elucidate mechanisms of transmission across space and time that facilitate ecological management of diseases with effective intervention and preventative strategies.
