On September 10th, Dr. Gottdenker will talk about the effects of deforestation on disease transmission. Dr. Gottdenker is an Associate Professor with the College of Veterinary Medicine in the Department of Pathology. To learn more about Dr. Gottdenker and her research team click here. Reading Assignment: Gottdenker, N.L., Streicker, D.G., Faust, C.L., & Carroll, C.R. (2014). Anthropogenic Land Use Change and Infectious Diseases: A Review of the … Continue reading Deforestation and disease transmission (September 10, 2018)

On August 27th, Dr. Hall will talk about supplemental feeding and its impact on wildlife diseases and pathogen transmission. Dr. Hall is an Assistant professor with the Odum School of Ecology.  To learn more about Dr. Hall and his research team click here. Reading Assignment: Murray, M., Becker, D.J. Becker, R.J. Hall, S.M. Hernandez. Wildlife health and supplemental feeding: A review and management recommendations. Biological Conservation. 204 … Continue reading Food subsidy and wildlife diseases (August 27, 2018)

On August 20, Dr. Strand will talk about the life history of mosquitoes and lead a tour of his laboratory in the Biological Sciences building.  Dr. Strand is Professor of Entomology in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. To learn more about Dr. Strand and his research team click here.  Special Instructions: Please print the handout below and bring it with you to class. The … Continue reading Mosquitoes as vectors of infectious diseases (August 20, 2018)