I am an infectious disease epidemiologist with substantive focuses in malaria (especially Plasmodium vivax), other vector-borne diseases, and disease surveillance, all coupled with the design and implementation of field surveys and interventional trials. This work also involves quantitative epidemiological models for a wide range of pathogens. I can be followed at https://twitter.com/AndrewALover (@AndrewALover)

Overall, this work is motivated by the reality that health interventions generally target broad population groups, due to a lack of detailed data on subpopulations at highest risk. This "broad brush" strategy often leads to inefficient and ineffective programs. My research strives to ensure health interventions utilize best-available epidemiological evidence to maximize the impact of inherently limited health budgets.

My work has involved field work in diverse global settings, including studies in Timor-Leste (East Timor), Cambodia, Vietnam, Lao PDR (Laos), and Kenya, and has also included elements of qualitative research and community health to support epidemiological outcomes.

Current and on-going studies include: 1) trialing a novel vector-control intervention for malaria elimination (Vietnam); 2) trialing strategies for targeted malaria surveillance in marginalized populations (Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia); and 3) studies to understand the epidemiology of tick-borne disease (Western Massachusetts).