My research focuses on using DNA to help untangle disease ecology in wildlife, humans and livestock. In particular, I utilize cutting-edge advances in computer science, genomics and interpretable machine learning to help understand transmission and exposure risk as well as microbial assembly. The majority of my work involves viruses and parasites, but he works on a variety of other diseases from Lyme disease to Tasmanian devil facial tumour disease.
Research keyword: Contagion science
About the BEAKER STREET ROVING SCIENTIST PROGRAM
Each August, hundreds of Roving Scientists descend upon Hobart, filling up pubs and chatting to strangers as part of Beaker Street Festival. Discover a new world down the lens of microscope, and joining the least-boring bar conversations you’ve ever heard and these free (the chats – not the drinks) events.
For Scientists, Beaker Street’s Roving Scientist Program offers an excellent outreach, professional development, and networking opportunity. It’s the nerdiest and funnest way to share your research with the public, expand your network, and be inspired by leaders in all sectors of science and science communication.
