Naturally Speaking: Dr. Holly Gaff – The Challenging and Complex Ecology of Ticks
May 15 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Naturally Speaking: Dr. Holly Gaff – The Challenging and Complex Ecology of Ticks
Tick-borne diseases are increasing globally, prompting a growing interest in reducing their impact. However, ticks and the pathogens they carry remain poorly studied, partly due to the complexity of their biology. The dynamics of these diseases involve multi-year interactions between weather, habitat, environmental factors, and the availability of hosts at each tick life stage. The Old Dominion University Tick Research Team has been monitoring tick populations and their associated pathogens through an active surveillance project since 2009. This presentation will explore the findings from this long-term project, considering the region’s complex ecology and its influence on tick populations. For more information, see here.
This event is part of the Naturally Speaking series:
- Naturally Speaking: Brantley Bissette on “Replenishing Groundwater, Restoring Ecosystems and Protecting Communities: The SWIFT Solution”: February 20th @ 6 PM – 8 PM
- Naturally Speaking: Dr. Arianna Kuhn – Salamander secrets: The True “Hidden Gems” of Virginia: March 20th @ 6 PM – 7:30 PM
- Naturally Speaking: Dr. Michael Rutkowski – The First Century of Astrophysics: April 17th @ 6 PM – 7:30 PM
- Naturally Speaking: Dr. Holly Gaff – The Challenging and Complex Ecology of Ticks: May 15th @ 6 PM – 7:30 PM
