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An evolutionary ecology approach is critical to understanding how host-parasite interactions have changed through time in response to each other and to modifications in the environment. My lab's research investigates the role that genetic variability plays in parasite evolution. We integrate field, experimental, and molecular data with ecological, phylogenetic, and population genetic analyses to better understand patterns of disease from both host and parasite perspectives.

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3/2/2021: In honor of Parasite Day (March 4), the lab formed two teams and delivered remote outreach to two different 5th grade classrooms in the US. The kids were really enthusiastic and curious - so everyone had a great time. Thanks to the American Society of Parasitologists for matching us with classrooms.

2/26/2021: Jillian gave an invited seminar to the Integrative Biology department at Oklahoma State University. She also had the opportunity to meet with a few graduate students in the program. Thanks OSU for the opportunity and all the good questions following the talk.

2/19/2021: Olwyn's invited Perspectives paper was accepted for publication in Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution! Her paper entitled "Parasite-modified chemical communication: Implications for aquatic community dynamics" highlights some gaps we have in our knowledge about how parasites may be affecting chemical signals in aquatic communities. Her paper sets up several empirical papers that we're currently working on.

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