Head of Laboratory
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A key component of my research is developing theory and methods to study the biogeography of infectious diseases. My research and teaching fall in the fields of disease biogeography, disease ecology, and invasion biology. My work includes field, laboratory, and computational studies of biodiversity, including vertebrate hosts and their symbionts. Thanks to my past and current collaborations I have a broad academic network and partnerships. Working as part of multidisciplinary teams and strong interests in understanding the evolution and ecology of diseases are the base of my research. I believe in big collaborative research, so please contact me if you want to develop a fun project with us.
When I am not doing science I enjoy reading, swimming, biking, and doing outdoor activities. I also love cooking Guatemalan food.
