My interest and abilities span several disciplines. My primary research focuses on the dynamics of mosquito-borne viruses, but I am interested in most zoonotic diseases and the factors that influence transmission. I have experience in benchwork and have published experimental papers utilizing tissue culture, mosquitoes infections, laboratory mice, and molecular techniques. My research has always had a quantitative element, but I have recently begun to employ mathematical models to interrogate the dynamics of pathogens. In addition, I am involved in the analytics program in the College of Business where I teach data analysis methods in epidemiology, data context and delivery, and will be managing the capstone projects for the 20+ students and associated industry partners. I am a skilled writer and have consulted on scientific as well as creative writing projects. I have strong interdisciplinary communication skills and I relate well to many kinds of people.