
Associate Professor, Department of Veterinary Population Medicine (VPM)
Education
PhD, University of California, Davis
BS, University of Minnesota
Biography
Summary
My research aims to understand the dynamics of pathogen spread through animal populations, focusing on quantifying underlying drivers and overarching consequences of host and pathogen heterogeneity for disease transmission. By applying quantitative tools to elucidate and predict disease dynamics, the ultimate outcome of this research aims to facilitate data-informed decision making, enhance disease preparedness, and optimize surveillance and control measures.
Research
Research summary/interests
- Population connectivity and pathogen spread
- Molecular epidemiology of viruses, including viral evolution and multi-strain dynamics
- Spatio-temporal analysis of infectious diseases
Publications
Selected publications
Teaching
Teaching areas
- Quantitative Methods
- Social network analysis
- Advanced clinical epidemiology