Interconnecting Global Threats: Climate Change, Biodiversity Loss, and Infectious Diseases

Interconnecting Global Threats: Climate Change, Biodiversity Loss, and Infectious Diseases

Climate change, biodiversity loss, and the spread of infectious diseases are three major challenges for planetary health. We know from major reports such as the…

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New Lab Member Mozzamil Mohammed

New Lab Member Mozzamil Mohammed

Mozzamil comes to the lab with an interest in understanding the forces driving spillover risks at ecosystem boundaries. He earned his Ph.D. in Natural Sciences (Mathematical…

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Impacts of climate change on mosquito-borne diseases

Impacts of climate change on mosquito-borne diseases

As the planet warms, the behavior and distribution of mosquitoes is expected to change. But it’s not just about the mosquitoes; it’s also about the…

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A data-driven semi-parametric model of SARS-CoV-2 transmission in the United States

A data-driven semi-parametric model of SARS-CoV-2 transmission in the United States

As infectious disease modelers, one of the greatest challenges we face is in accurately reflecting the complexities of transmission, particularly human behavior. Important factors we…

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New Lab Member Kerri-Ann Anderson

New Lab Member Kerri-Ann Anderson

Kerri-Ann Anderson joins Drake Lab at the start of the new year in January 2024. She earned her Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from Vanderbilt University…

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Information for prospective students, postdocs, and visitors

Information for prospective students, postdocs, and visitors

The Drake lab welcomes new members at all levels. Graduate Students At any given time, four to five students may call the Drake lab their…

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New lab members Abdul Ali, Nicholas Adam, Kane Moser, and JP Schmidt

New lab members Abdul Ali, Nicholas Adam, Kane Moser, and JP Schmidt

Abdul Ali, Nicholas Adam, Kane Moser, and JP Schmidt have all joined the Drake lab at the start of the Fall 2023 semester. Abdul joins…

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Disasters collide at the intersection of extreme weather and infectious diseases

Disasters collide at the intersection of extreme weather and infectious diseases

Natural disasters like hurricanes, droughts, and floods are becoming increasingly frequent and severe as a result of global climate change and human activities. Perhaps more…

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Anticipating epidemic transitions in metapopulations with multivariate spectral similarity

Anticipating epidemic transitions in metapopulations with multivariate spectral similarity

The control and prediction of emerging pathogens are major challenges for the health and safety of the public, as they are among the most unpredictable…

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New Lab Member Gabriel Schneider

New Lab Member Gabriel Schneider

Gabriel comes to the lab with a background in creative writing and Indigenous liberal studies from the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA). He is…

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