University of Michigan
Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

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Mark Wilson

Mark Wilson

  • Professor of Epidemiology
  • Epidemiology webpage

    • Contact information

    • University of Michigan
      M5507 SPH II
      1415 Washington Heights
      Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2029
    • Phone: (734) 936-0152
    • Fax: (734) 764-3192
    • Email: wilsonml@umich.edu

    Research interests

    Population-level interactions among parasites, vertebrate reservoirs, and invertebrate or physical vectors influence transmission of many human pathogens. The temporal and spatial distributions of these infections are further complicated by abiotic environmental influences. Dr. Wilson's laboratory is addressing patterns and processes in disease ecology, particularly of human pathogens that are arthropod-borne or zoonotic. Studies of transmission dynamics, vector-host-parasite evolution, and environmental variation are directed at various viral, bacterial, and protozoal diseases. The approach employs field studies, laboratory experiments and modeling, including use of satellite images and GIS. Ultimately, efforts are aimed at reducing risk of disease emergence, designing ecologically-sound development, and understanding the impacts of global environmental change.