my science
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I research the relationships between infectious pathogens and parasites and their wildlife hosts by applying mathematics, statistics, and ecological theory. Specifically, I focus on how aspects of host sociality, predator-prey relationships, and wildlife management affect disease dynamics.
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In the Fall of 2020, I earned my PhD at Penn State University in the Ecology Program, advised by Dr. Peter Hudson. I then began a post-doctoral research position with Dr. Wendy Turner at the University of Wisconsin. I primarily study potential management strategies for chronic wasting disease in deer, and the effects of pathogen infections in gray wolves.
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My goal is to conduct research that addresses conservation needs & helps protect species and landscapes.
