Join Us for Our Upcoming Biology Seminar!
The Department of Biology invites you to join us for a stimulating seminar with Georgia Titcomb, titled:
“Hotspots in Wildlife Disease Ecology: How Aggregations Shape Transmission and Management”
Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Biology Building, Room 136
Our featured speaker, Georgia Titcomb, Assistant Professor in the Department of Fish, Wildlife & Conservation Biology at Colorado State University, will explore how animal aggregations influence disease dynamics and management strategies. This discussion will provide valuable insights for students, researchers, and anyone interested in wildlife conservation and ecological health.
Host: Tanya Dewey, Associate Professor & Associate Chair of Undergraduate Studies, Department of Biology.
This seminar is an excellent opportunity to deepen your understanding of ecological processes and connect with peers who share your passion for biology. We look forward to welcoming you!
Snacks and light refreshments provided while supplies last.
Visit our website for more information on our seminars and follow us on social media for more announcements from Biology.
- Instagram: @csubio
- Twitter/X: @csubiology
- Facebook: Department of Biology at Colorado State University
Abstract
Animals use landscapes in distinct patterns that shape disease transmission. Resource hotspots that aggregate animals can often create ideal conditions for disease to spread. However, this relationship does not necessarily hold for all diseases. In my talk, I will explore how different wildlife diseases are influenced by wildlife interactions at hotspots. My talk will focus on prior and current research focusing on parasites in ungulates in African savannas and chronic wasting disease in deer in Nebraska, in addition to new work on vultures at carcass sites. Together, these examples highlight how disease risk is shaped by the spaces where animals interact, providing opportunities for efficient management at resource hotspots.
