Bats, Whitenose Fungus, Chikungunya, and Parasite Vectors of Disease by Dr. Luis Escobar

Dr. Escobar's research interests include macroecology and ecological niche modeling. Using climate and remote sensing data, he aims to investigate areas of potential invasion of micro (disease) and macro species. His goal is to validate tools and theory from invasion biology into disease ecology to enhanced the field of spatial epidemiology. He also assesses methods and variables for assertive predictions of biological invasions in Minnesota freshwater ecosystems at coarse and fine geographic scales. Visit: https://itunes.apple.com/us/itunes-u/... for an audio of this episode, and to find years of back episodes! In the Twin Cities area? Join us for our monthly Cafe! It runs September to May, every third Tuesday of the month at the Bryant Lake Bowl: http://www.bryantlakebowl.com/theater... Credits: Host - Leah Peterson. Audio Technician - Kyle Grindberg. Video Producer - Kyle Grindberg. Speaker - Dr. Luis Escobar. © 2016 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.