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Erin Mordecai is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at Stanford University and a Senior Fellow at the Woods Institute for the Environment. Her research investigates the intersections of ecology and infectious disease, focusing on how climate change, species interactions, and global changes impact the dynamics of infectious diseases in human and natural ecosystems. Her work combines empirical data with mathematical modeling to better understand these complex interactions. Mordecai completed her PhD in Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Biology at the University of California, Santa Barbara, in 2012, followed by a prestigious two-year NSF postdoctoral fellowship. Throughout her academic career, she has received multiple awards, including the Walter J. Gores Award for Teaching from Stanford University. She is actively involved in several professional organizations and editorial boards, lending her expertise to the ecology and global health communities. Her current research interests include vector-borne diseases and fungal pathogens, particularly in relation to California's grasslands.
Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Teaching and conducting research in the field of biology with a focus on ecology and infectious diseases.
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