Emerging Pathogens in Coastal Ecuador

Mosquito-borne diseases represent a rapidly emerging public health crisis throughout tropical Latin America. By combining geographical, ecological, and epidemiological methodologies, I am working to elucidate pathogen-vector-host interactions for mosquito-borne diseases that are affecting coastal cities in Ecuador including dengue virus and Zika virus.
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Entomology and Environment

One of my research goals is to study the ecological and anthropogenic factors that affect the transmission of vector-borne diseases. Understanding the biology and environmental requirements of mosquito vectors is a vital component to arbovirus disease management. 

Epidemiology and Public Health

Unraveling the complex dynamics of mosquito-borne diseases is a necessary step in developing effective public health recommendations for disease control.