Amy Greer

Dr. Amy Greer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at Trent University, previously holding a Canada Research Chair in Infectious Disease Modelling at the University of Guelph. Her research focuses on understanding disease dynamics and informing public health strategies through mathematical models. She teaches courses in infectious disease biology and epidemiology, emphasizing a One Health Approach integrating human, animal, and environmental health.

Education: BSc (Mount Allison University), MSc (Trent University), PhD (Arizona State University), Postdoctoral training at the Hospital for Sick Children.

Research Interests: Population ecology, epidemiology of infectious diseases, mathematical modeling, network science, and disease control strategies. Current projects include SARS-CoV-2 dynamics, avian influenza, and climate change impacts on vector-borne diseases.

Publications: Over 30 peer-reviewed articles in journals like PLOS ONE, Preventive Veterinary Medicine, and CMAJ Open. Recent work addresses pandemic responses, antimicrobial resistance, and equine disease networks.

Awards: Inducted into the Royal Society of Canada College of New Scholars (2023).

Grants & Collaborations: Funded by NSERC, CIHR, and the Canada Research Chairs Program. Collaborates with Public Health Ontario, Ontario Veterinary College, and international institutions.

Teaching: Courses include BIOL4110 (Infectious Disease Biology) and BIOL4550 (One Health). Offers workshops on academic writing and graduate student productivity.

Labs & Teams: Leads the math.epi.lab at Trent University, focusing on interdisciplinary research with undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral trainees.