A5043610186- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Malaria Research and Control
- Poxvirus research and outbreaks
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Bacillus and Francisella bacterial research
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Insect Resistance and Genetics
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Early Childhood Education and Development
- Youth Development and Social Support
- Evolution and Paleontology Studies
- Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression
- Parental Involvement in Education
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Youth Substance Use and School Attendance
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Human Resource Development and Performance Evaluation
- Community Health and Development
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Music Therapy and Health
UC San Diego Health System
2025
University of California, San Diego
2022-2025
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2004-2023
California Department of Education
2022-2023
Emory University
2013-2022
Wheelock College
2020
Boston University
2020
United States Public Health Service
2020
Division of Parasitic Diseases and Malaria
2019
World Health Organization Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean
2013
Aedes albopictus, commonly known as the Asian tiger mosquito, is currently most invasive mosquito in world. It of medical importance due to its aggressive daytime human-biting behavior and ability vector many viruses, including dengue, LaCrosse, West Nile. Invasions into new areas potential range are often initiated through transportation eggs via international trade used tires. We use a genetic algorithm, Genetic Algorithm for Rule Set Production (GARP), determine ecological niche Ae....
Although children and young adults are reportedly at lower risk for severe disease death from infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19), than persons in other age groups (1), younger can experience subsequently transmit to those higher illness (2-4). disease, some serious illness, asymptomatic or mild cases result sequelae such as myocardial inflammation (5). In United States, approximately 45% of aged 18-22 years were enrolled colleges universities (6). As...
The distribution of the Anopheles gambiae complex malaria vectors in Africa is uncertain due to under-sampling vast regions. We use ecologic niche modeling predict potential three members (A. gambiae, A. arabiensis, and quadriannulatus) demonstrate statistical significance models. Predictions correspond well previous estimates, but provide detail regarding spatial discontinuities s.s. that are consistent with population genetic studies. Our predictions also identify large areas where...
Monkeypox virus, a zoonotic member of the genus Orthopoxviridae, can cause severe, smallpox-like illness in humans. virus is thought to be endemic forested areas western and Central Africa. Considerably more known about human monkeypox disease occurrence than natural sylvatic cycles this non-human animal hosts. We use case data from Africa for 1970-2003 an ecological niche modeling framework construct predictive models requirements geographic distribution across West Tests internal ability...
Identification of human monkeypox cases during 2005 in southern Sudan (now South Sudan) raised several questions about the natural history virus (MPXV) Africa. The outbreak area, characterized by seasonally dry riverine grasslands, is not identified as environmentally suitable for MPXV transmission. We examined possible origins this performing phylogenetic analysis genome sequences isolates from and differing localities. also compared environmental suitability study localities...
Death in patients with chikungunya is rare and has been associated encephalitis, hemorrhage, septic shock. We describe clinical, histologic, immunohistochemical findings individuals who died following virus (CHIKV) infection.
Abstract Problem Compassionate communication is an essential component of compassionate care and involves recognizing another person who needs compassion, relating to their suffering, reacting verbally and/or nonverbally needs. Higher-quality facilitates positive patient-clinician relationships, which in turn lead the development trust, higher rates adherence, reduced health costs. However, patients report that lacking across many interactions. Research needed evaluate innovative educational...
The Anopheles quadrimaculatus s.l. (Say) complex consists of at least five species distinguished by distribution, genetic incompatibility, and allele frequencies. However, the distributions members have only been described collection locations. Building on this information environmental data, preliminary predictions their distribution were produced using a algorithm point occurrence data. Based resulting predicted border areas undersampled regions, we obtained analyzed additional...
In the eastern United States, human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) result from spillover urban epizootic transmission between passerine birds and Culex mosquitoes. Atlanta, GA, substantial WNV presence in hosts vectors has not resulted disease burden observed cities with similar infection pressure. Our study goal was to investigate extrinsic ecological conditions that potentially contribute these reduced rates. We conducted surveillance among Atlanta recorded an overall avian seroprevalence...
The dilution effect is the reduction in vector-borne pathogen transmission associated with presence of diverse potential host species, some which are incompetent. It popularized as notion that increased biodiversity leads to decreased rates disease. West Nile virus (WNV) an endemic mosquito-borne United States maintained a zoonotic cycle involving various avian species. In Atlanta, Georgia, substantial WNV vector and species has not translated into high number human cases. To determine...
Abstract Background Ecological niche modeling is a method for estimation of species distributions based on certain ecological parameters. Thus far, empirical determination significant differences between independently generated distribution maps single (maps which are created through equivalent processes, but with different input parameters), has been challenging. Results We describe comparing model outcomes, allows statistical evaluation whether the strength prediction and breadth predicted...
West Nile Virus (WNV) is a mosquito-borne pathogen that impacts the health of its passerine bird hosts as well incidentally infected humans in United States. Intensive enzootic activity among and vectors does not always lead to human outbreaks, situation throughout much southeastern In Georgia, substantial yearly evidence WNV mosquito avian since 2001 has only led 324 cases. Although virus been consistently isolated from mosquitoes trapped Atlanta, GA, little known about viral hosts. A...
Schools play an important role in fostering student intrapersonal and interpersonal skills development, also known as social emotional learning (SEL). This study examined how K–12 teachers used SEL strategies remote hybrid classroom environments during the COVID-19 pandemic, a time of heightened distress trauma. Survey data were collected from 26 Southern California follow-up semi-structured interviews conducted with 16 teachers. Responses analyzed integrated SEL- trauma-informed...
Antibody duration, following a humoral immune response to West Nile virus (WNV) infection, is poorly understood in free-ranging avian hosts. Quantifying antibody decay rate important for interpreting serologic results and understanding the potential birds serorevert become susceptible again. We sampled Chicago, Illinois, US, from 2005 2011 Atlanta, Georgia, 2010 2012 examine dynamics of natural WNV infection. Using serial dilutions blocking enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, we quantified...
Teachers have an important role in identifying, supporting, and referring students with mental health needs to school-based providers. However, most teachers receive little or no preparation this area. The present study examines the impact of one brief, single-session, online role-play simulation designed prepare identify psychological distress, talk them about their concerns, and, if necessary, refer school services. Forty-six preservice (i.e., undergraduate graduate training be teachers)...
Abstract Sealpox, a zoonotic disease affecting pinnipeds (seals and sea lions), can occur among captive convalescing animals. We surveyed 1 worker each from 11 marine mammal centers interviewed 31 other workers to ascertain their knowledge of experience with sealpox virus identify factors associated outbreaks in rehabilitation facilities. Demographic health data were obtained for 1,423 at the Among 23 animals which was clinically diagnosed, 4 arrived facility ill, became ill <5 weeks after...
Many expect upward trends in online college course enrollment to continue. Despite perceived improvements pedagogical practice and advantages afforded by virtual platforms, most students professors still perceive social interaction, engagement, overall learning be more challenging than person. More 3 10 are less willing participate discussions compared 7 report needing help with strategies for keeping engaged online. As such, we must identify that cater students’ academic, social-emotional...
In this article, we introduce a research-practice partnership (RPP) between the University of California San Diego and Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Africa Education Leadership Initiative (Africa ELI), share lessons learned as adapted facilitated The Wellbeing Club, trauma-informed social emotional learning (TI-SEL) curriculum, for refugee youth in Uganda. First, describe our RPP goals work together. Then, including its theoretical foundations curriculum. sections that follow, reflect...
In the wake of Zika epidemic, there has been intensified interest in surveillance and control arbovirus vectors Aedes aegypti albopictus, yet many existing systems could benefit from improvements. Vector programs are often directed by national governments, but carried out at local level, resulting discounting spatial heterogeneities ecology epidemiology. Furthermore, entomological epidemiological data collected separate governmental entities, which can slow vector responses to outbreaks....
Cyberbullying victimization (CV), a widespread experience in adolescence, is associated with increased depression and suicidality. However, few studies have taken gender approach when investigating the association between CV suicidality, despite research that indicates disparate experiences by for both mental health. We conducted secondary data analysis of 2019 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (N = 10,309; 50.1% girls), cross-sectional survey drawn from representative sample US high school...
A new species of Graphiurus, G. walterverheyeni, is described. It represented by two young adults, a female (holotype) and male (paratype), obtained from sites in the central Congo Basin, Democratic Republic Congo. The possible morphological phylogenetic counterpart crassicaudatus, endemic to West Africa. Although resembles crassicaudatus texture coloration pelage, along with certain derived cranial features, n. sp., separated not only its much smaller body size as evidenced significant...