Assistant Professor of Animal Health
I am a molecular ecologist with research emphases in disease ecology, evolution, and conservation biology. The broad goals of my research program are to understand infectious disease transmission dynamics and host-pathogen adaptation in wildlife disease systems, particularly those involving an interface with livestock. I specifically apply genetic/genomic and statistical approaches to address diverse questions, including: (1) How do pathogens influence host genetic diversity? (2) What is the genetic basis for heterogeneity in host susceptibility? (3) Can disease transmission dynamics be quantified across hosts, space and time? (4) What are the eco-evolutionary drivers of disease transmission and spillover into new hosts, and can these factors be applied in models to predict future spread? This work often is interdisciplinary and strives to take a One Health approach, involving collaborations with researchers from different fields. Other research interests include the investigation of population trends, structure, connectivity, and hybridization in threatened and invasive species. Outside of work, I enjoy swimming, skiing, hiking, playing the violin, and spending time with my family.
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About Pauline Kamath
I am a molecular ecologist with research emphases in disease ecology, evolution, and conservation biology. The broad goals of my research program are to understand infectious disease transmission dynamics and host-pathogen adaptation in wildlife disease systems, particularly those involving an interface with livestock. I specifically apply genetic/genomic and statistical approaches to address diverse questions, including: (1) How do pathogens influence host genetic diversity? (2) What is the genetic basis for heterogeneity in host susceptibility? (3) Can disease transmission dynamics be quantified across hosts, space and time? (4) What are the eco-evolutionary drivers of disease transmission and spillover into new hosts, and can these factors be applied in models to predict future spread? This work often is interdisciplinary and strives to take a One Health approach, involving collaborations with researchers from different fields. Other research interests include the investigation of population trends, structure, connectivity, and hybridization in threatened and invasive species. Outside of work, I enjoy swimming, skiing, hiking, playing the violin, and spending time with my family.
| Present | Assistant Professor of Animal Health, University of Maine ‐ School of Food and Agriculture | |
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