Erika Ebbs

Erika Ebbs is an Assistant Professor of Biology at Purchase College, SUNY. She holds a B.S. from California State University, Fresno (2011) and a Ph.D. in Biology from the University of New Mexico (2018). Her research focuses on evolutionary and ecological aspects of host-parasite interactions, particularly schistosome parasites and their snail hosts. She investigates zoonotic diseases like Swimmer’s Itch and studies snail population genetics and invasions.

Education:

• B.S., Biology, California State University, Fresno (2011)
• Ph.D., Biology, University of New Mexico (2018)

Research emphasizes species distribution, microevolutionary patterns, and ecological drivers of parasitism. Her work includes field studies in South Africa, Argentina, and North America through collaborations with the Museum of Southwestern Biology’s Parasite Division. She is active in science education and parasitology outreach.

Office Hours: Tues/Thurs 11:30 AM–12:30 PM.