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Nina Wale employs a highly interdisciplinary approach to understanding the ecology and evolution of infectious diseases and their impacts on host health and ecosystem dynamics. Her research specifically focuses on the ecology of parasites, studying the evolutionary traits, drug resistance, virulence, and secondary metabolite production. Wale utilizes rodent malaria parasites and less-studied bacteria in zooplankton to explore ecological interactions and diversity across various environments, including the bodies of water in Michigan's lakes. Her research employs a wide range of techniques, including molecular analyses and theoretical modeling, to deepen the understanding of these complex interactions.
Department of Psychology