Gregory Dwyer

Gregory Dwyer is a Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolution at the University of Chicago. His research focuses on host-pathogen interactions, eco-evolutionary dynamics, and mathematical ecology, with applications to insect pathogens and climate change. He integrates advanced computational methods with experimental and field data to address ecological and evolutionary questions.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in Zoology, University of Washington (1990)
  • B.A. with Honors in Biology, Cornell University (1983)

Dwyer's work explores how pathogens shape host population dynamics and evolution, emphasizing insect systems like baculoviruses. His lab develops mathematical models to study disease spread, incorporating factors such as host heterogeneity, climate change, and spatial structure. Recent projects link these models to human papillomavirus and salmon conservation.

His publications span journals like Nature, Am Nat, and Ecology, covering topics from epidemic thresholds to microbial community dynamics. Dwyer has secured NIH funding (R01GM096655) for research on natural selection and insect outbreaks. Awards include the Quantrell Award for undergraduate teaching and the George Mercer Award for outstanding ecological work under age 40. His lab actively promotes diversity and inclusion in ecology and evolution.