Diana Patricia Rojas

Diana Patricia Rojas is a researcher at James Cook University, specializing in epidemiology and infectious diseases with a focus on vector-borne illnesses like dengue and Zika. Her work integrates mathematical modeling, virology, and public health interventions to understand disease transmission dynamics and design effective control strategies.

Her research spans multiple regions, including Colombia, Mexico, and Australia, addressing topics such as:

• Evaluation of Wolbachia-based strategies to control Aedes mosquitoes
• Modeling the impact of travel restrictions on pandemic spread (e.g., COVID-19)
• Analyzing seroprevalence and infection histories in dengue and Zika outbreaks
• Assessing combined interventions for dengue control (e.g., insecticides, vaccines, and environmental management)

Rojas has contributed to high-impact journals like PLoS ONE, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, and Nature Communications, with a focus on bridging mathematical models with real-world public health applications.

Her publications highlight collaboration with global institutions, emphasizing the cross-disciplinary nature of infectious disease research. Current work includes exploring the epidemiological interactions between emerging pathogens and endemic diseases, particularly in tropical regions.