About ME
I apply the one health perspective to understanding how parasites and vectors are maintained in their sylvatic systems. I identify as a question based scientist, therefore I like to adapt similar questions to multiple zoonotic vector-borne disease systems. Currently I work with Dr. Phil Kaufman et al. at Texas A&M University to improve integrated pest management strategies for livestock operations. Recent projects in the Hamer lab at Texas A&M University included identifying vector phenology and vector-host associations of ticks and fleas, in addition to testing vector-host preferences and how parasites may manipulate foraging behaviors of triatomine. My research began in the Swei lab at San Francisco State University where I identified that increased predator diversity decreased the risk of tick-borne diseases and how multi-parasitic infections of rodents were associated throughout fragmented habitats.
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