Overview
Using trait-based models of biotic and abiotic interactions, I work to understand the physiological, community, and disease ecology of pathogens and their hosts, with a focus on pathogen transmission, infection, and impact. I am also a dedicated teacher and mentor. Project descriptions at: http://labs.bio.unc.edu/Mitchell/DiseaseRisk.htm
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Lecturing Fellow of Thompson Writing Program
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2017 - Present
Thompson Writing Program,
Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
Recent Publications
Trait‐Based Variation in Host Contribution to Pathogen Transmission Across Species and Resource Supplies
Journal Article The Bulletin of the Ecological Society of America · January 2021 Full text CiteTrait-based variation in host contribution to pathogen transmission across species and resource supplies.
Journal Article Ecology · November 2020 Two key knowledge gaps currently limit the development of more predictive and general models of pathogen transmission: (1) the physiological basis of heterogeneity in host contribution to pathogen transmission (reservoir potential) remains poorly understoo ... Full text CiteEcological theory explains why diverse island economies are more stable
Journal Article Complex Systems · January 1, 2017 Significant work in ecology and economics has derived sophisticated frameworks for understanding system stability over time. Despite the potential of ecological methods to identify the processes underlying variation in stability, these methods have yet to ... Full text CiteEducation, Training & Certifications
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill ·
2016
Ph.D.
University of Pittsburgh ·
2004
B.S.