Dagmar B. Meyer Steiger

Dagmar B. Meyer Steiger is a researcher affiliated with James Cook University, specializing in medical entomology and tropical disease ecology. Her work focuses on mosquito-borne arboviruses, vector surveillance methodologies, and the impact of land use changes on disease transmission dynamics. She has contributed to studies in remote tropical regions, including the Torres Strait and Australian wet tropics, addressing public health challenges through innovative sampling techniques.

Her research integrates molecular diagnostics, ecological analysis, and One Health approaches, particularly in crocodile farm monitoring and climate change impact assessments. She has authored/co-authored peer-reviewed articles in journals such as Viruses, mSphere, and Journal of Medical Entomology, and participated in collaborative reports for Australian government and NRM initiatives.

Meyer Steiger’s projects emphasize methodological advancements, including mosquito excreta sampling systems and trap modifications to enhance vector surveillance efficacy. Her interdisciplinary work bridges environmental science, public health, and tropical medicine, with a focus on mitigating emerging infectious disease risks in vulnerable ecosystems.