Infections and Climate Dynamics
Our research group focuses on understanding how climatic and environmental factors shape the dynamics of infectious diseases, including their geographic distribution, risk factors, occurrence, virulence, and transmission pathways. Particular emphasis is placed on environmentally mediated infections such as zoonoses and water- and food-borne diseases, especially those of bacterial origin. We also investigate how these climatic and environmental factors influence the occurrence and transmission of antimicrobial resistance, which represents an important component of the group’s research portfolio.
Infectious disease dynamics are analyzed from a One Health perspective, integrating human, animal, and environmental health. We work in close interdisciplinary collaboration with researchers from different fields, particularly partners in tropical regions.
Through our work, we aim to contribute to a better understanding of the effects of climate change and climate variability on infectious diseases and public health in tropical regions.
Dr. Andrea Molina Alvarado
Telefon: +49 (0)40 285380-268
E-Mail: andrea.molina@bnitm.de
