Dr. Trevor Vannatta, Assistant Professor

Degree

• PhD, Disease and Ecosystem Ecology, Purdue University 2021
• MSc, Integrated Biosciences and Wildlife Disease, University of Minnesota, 2016
• BSc, Biology, University of Wisconsin – La Crosse, 2012

Training

• Postdoctoral Associate, University of Minnesota, 2021-2022

Research Interests

• Disease ecology

• Parasitism

• Ecosystem ecology

• Theoretical/Quantitative ecology

  I am a disease, ecosystem, and theoretical ecologist. My research focuses broadly on within-host community ecology and the role of infection in host behavior and physiology. My work employs a variety of field, laboratory, and modelling approaches to better understand the transmission and ecological importance of disease across biological scales. Feel free to contact me if you are interested in working in the lab or collaborating.

  I currently teach General Biology 1 (BIOL 105), Invertebrate Zoology (BIOL 305), and Diagnostic Parasitology (BIOL 420). I am always seeking enthusiastic undergraduates to engage in independent study (BIOL 499) and other research projects. Reach out if interested!