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About

My research focuses on disease ecology and host-parasite interactions of vector-borne parasites. I primarily study the apicomplexan parasite Cytauxzoon felis which infects domestic cats and bobcats. In domestic cats, C. felis can cause severe illness which is often fatal. I also work with a variety of other emerging vector-borne parasites. This research typically involves molecular studies (DNA) and microscopic morphological analysis of these parasites.

Contact Information

Office: 2029 - Life Sciences

Education/Academic qualification

Zoology, emphasis Parasitology, Ph.D., Southern Illinois University Carbondale

… → 2018

Zoology, emphasis Parasitology, M.S., Southern Illinois University Carbondale

… → 2013

Zoology, B.S., Southern Illinois University Carbondale

… → 2011

Disciplines

  • Biology
  • Immunology and Infectious Disease
  • Parasitology

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