About ME
I apply the one health perspective to understanding how parasites and vectors are maintained in their sylvatic systems. As a question-based scientist, I like to adapt similar questions to multiple zoonotic vector-borne disease or pest systems. Currently, I work with Dr. Phillip Kaufman et al. at Texas A&M University to improve integrated pest management strategies for livestock. With the reemergence of primary screwworm (Choliomyia hominivorax) across historical ranges that have been previously eradicated from, I am working on the discovery of new interventions and methods to enhance the existing interventions. Previously in the Hamer lab at Texas A&M University, my research focused on 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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