Christopher Michael Barker

Christopher Michael Barker serves as Professor in the Department of Pathology, Microbiology & Immunology at the University of California, Davis, with office located at 5329 Vet Med 3A, Davis, CA. His research profile is maintained through the university's official portal.

His educational background includes:

• PhD (2008), University of California, Davis
• MS (2005), University of California, Davis
• MS (2001), Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
• BS (1998), Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Barker specializes in the ecology and epidemiology of mosquitoborne viruses, with focus areas spanning arboviruses (West Nile, dengue, Zika, St. Louis encephalitis), climate and landscape drivers of transmission, vector-pathogen interactions, and early warning systems. His work integrates field epidemiology with climate science to develop predictive models for disease outbreaks. Recent publications demonstrate strong emphasis on translating research into public health applications through decision support frameworks.

His scientific recognition includes:

• 2019 Chancellor’s Fellow appointment
• 2015 Thompson Lectureship at National Center for Atmospheric Research
• 2014 election as Vice President to Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District Board

Barker actively secures major research funding as Principal or Co-Investigator on federal grants including the CDC-funded Pacific Southwest Center of Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases and NIH-supported EpiCenter for Emerging Infectious Disease Intelligence. His collaborative approach spans atmospheric science, veterinary medicine, and public health agencies to address vector-borne disease threats through integrated surveillance and control strategies.