In a comprehensive study recently published in Ecology and Evolution, CEID members Maria L Müller‐Theissen, Nicole L Gottdenker, and Sonia M Altizer explore how closely related milkweed butterflies manage infections by their protozoan parasites. The researchers conducted cross-infection experiments between two sympatric species—the migratory monarch (Danaus plexippus) and the more […]
A recent study published in Ecology and Evolution by CEID members Annakate Schatz and Andrew Park has provided new evidence that invasive mammals may be reducing the diversity of parasites in ecosystems by replacing native host species. The research investigates a phenomenon known as the ‘vacated niche hypothesis,’ which proposes […]
Group-living animals engage in a wide range of social interactions that can influence their gut microbiomes, the communities of microorganisms essential for nutrition, immunity, and overall health. Previous research suggests that social connectivity could create opportunities to “reseed” the gut microbiome after disturbance, thereby maintaining stability and resilience. However, real-world […]
The spread of diseases among animals is often influenced by a combination of environmental conditions and the makeup of host populations. A recent study performed by CEID members Daniel C. Suh, Stacey L. Lance, and Andrew W. Park examined the transmission of ranavirus in amphibian communities to better understand how […]
How does human activity and urbanization affect wildlife movement and behavior? How can features of urban landscapes influence the transmission of disease among wildlife and humans? These are just a few of the questions Dr. Cecilia Sánchez seeks to answer in her research. […]
Financial support from individual, foundation, and corporate partners is crucial for CEID to continue driving research and educating the next generation of scientists. While many of our projects are funded by grants and contracts, core CEID programs and cross-disciplinary collaboration depend on special funding. Regardless of size, your gift has […]
Postdoctoral researcher Lauren Steinbaum seeks to build skills in modelling population-level disease transmission […]
The Center for the Ecology of Infectious Diseases brings together social and natural scientists through data science, basic biology, and scientific synthesis. Our community values scientific curiosity, seeks rigorous solutions to the ecological problems of disease transmission and evolution, and prepares a rising generation of scientists with the technical skills […]
© University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602