Research

The Hall lab uses mathematical models to understand cross-scale processes relevant to wildlife host-parasite dynamics. We are particularly interested in the intersection of disease and animal behavior, and especially animal movement of different types (from local foraging to long-distance migratory or nomadic movements). We typically study these interactions in the context of global change, including climate warming and anthropogenic food subsidies, and has been applied to a variety of vertebrate and invertebrate host-parasite systems.

 

Anthropogenic food subsidies, including bird-feeding and non-native plantings in urban parks and backyards can aggregate wildlife and enhance transmission, and alter long-distance movement behaviors.