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Peter Hudson is the Willaman Professor of Biology at the Eberly College of Science. His research focuses on ecology and infectious disease dynamics, with a particular emphasis on wildlife diseases and zoonoses. His group employs a combination of fieldwork, laboratory studies, and mathematical modeling to explore various facets of disease dynamics. Key areas of study include epidemiology and population dynamics, where he investigates how diseases spread through wild animal populations and the mechanisms that allow disease persistence within these populations. His work also examines the sub-lethal effects of infections, which can destabilize host population dynamics by influencing the fecundity of individuals. Additionally, he studies the role of heterogeneities in disease transmission, particularly the concept of 'superspreaders.' By studying parasite interactions, he investigates how infections alter host susceptibility to other pathogens, and the consequences of these interactions on host population dynamics. His research has significant implications for controlling wildlife diseases and understanding emerging zoonotic diseases.
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