Jonathan Dushoff

Jonathan Dushoff is a Professor of Biology and Mathematics & Statistics at McMaster University in the Faculty of Science, with appointments in both the Department of Biology and the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. His work bridges theoretical biology with practical applications in public health, particularly focusing on infectious disease dynamics through computational and statistical approaches.

Dushoff's research centers on understanding how biological systems are shaped at large scales by small-scale changes, with particular emphasis on infectious diseases of humans. His theoretical work spans epidemiological modeling, transmission dynamics, and statistical methods for analyzing biological data. He has made significant contributions to understanding rabies transmission, SARS-CoV-2 dynamics, plague evolution, and methodological approaches in infectious disease modeling.

His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on practical public health applications of theoretical models, including optimizing rabies vaccination campaigns, understanding reinfection dynamics with SARS-CoV-2, analyzing historical disease patterns, and developing methodological frameworks for epidemiological analysis. His work often addresses the intersection of mathematical theory and real-world disease control challenges.

Dr. Dushoff actively supervises graduate students through multiple departments and is currently recruiting postdoctoral fellows to study rabies transmission. His interdisciplinary approach reflects the growing importance of mathematical and computational methods in modern biological research and public health decision-making.