My research interests combine the fields of parasitology, disease ecology, and wildlife conservation. I am interested in understanding the ways in which anthropogenic disturbances (e.g., land use, invasive species, aquaculture, wetland management) affect the parasites, pathogens, and symbiotic microbes of wildlife. In the realm of conservation biology, the goal of my research is to identify key factors that lead to shifts in the abundance and distribution of parasites and pathogens in order to offer ecologically informed solutions to mitigate disease threats to vulnerable wildlife. From a theoretical perspective, I am interested in the ways in which the host interacts with microbial symbionts and how those interactions can shape biological functions ranging from disease tolerance to evolution of new traits.
EBIO 3040 - Conservation Biology
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Fall 2019
Applies principles of population ecology, population genetics, biogeography, animal behavior, and paleobiology to the maintenance of biodiversity and natural systems. The resulting theory is then applied to conservation policy and management techniques. Recommended prerequisite: EBIO 2040 or EBIO 2640 or ENVS 2000 (minimum grade C-). Same as ENVS 3040.
EBIO 3630 - Parasitology
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Spring 2018 / Spring 2019 / Spring 2021 / Spring 2022 / Spring 2024
Lect. and lab. Surveys animal parasites, including life histories; emphasizes parasites of humans. Uses animals and/or animal tissues. Recommended prerequisites: EBIO 1210 and EBIO 1220 and EBIO 1230 and EBIO 1240 (minimum grade C-).
EBIO 4800 - Critical Thinking in Biology
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Fall 2022
Lect. and discussion. Explores controversial issues, historical themes, or emerging developments in biology. Consult the EBIO Undergraduate Advising Center for current listings. May be repeated up to 15 total credit hours. Recommended prerequisite: minimum of 14 hours of EBIO course work. Same as EBIO 5800.
EBIO 5800 - Critical Thinking in Biology
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Fall 2022
Lect. and discussion. Explores controversial issues, historical themes, or emerging developments in biology. Consult the EBIO Undergraduate Advising Center for current listings. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours. Recommended prerequisite: minimum of 14 hours of EBIO course work. Same as EBIO 4800.
EBIO 6000 - Seminar: Introduction to Biological Research
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Fall 2021 / Fall 2022 / Fall 2023 / Fall 2024
Discusses areas of biological research represented in EBIO. Required of all first-year graduate students in EBIO.
ENVS 3040 - Conservation Biology
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Fall 2019
Applies principles of population ecology, population genetics, biogeography, animal behavior, and paleobiology to the maintenance of biodiversity and natural systems. The resulting theory is then applied to conservation policy and management techniques. Recommended prerequisite: EBIO 2040 or EBIO 2640. Same as EBIO 3040.
