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Michel Ohmer is an Assistant Professor of Biology at the University of Mississippi, specializing in disease ecology and ecophysiology with a focus on amphibians. His research examines how environmental stressors influence wildlife disease dynamics, particularly involving the fungal pathogen Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd). He investigates the physiological and ecological mechanisms shaping host-pathogen interactions under global change scenarios. Dr. Ohmer holds a Ph.D. from The University of Queensland (2016), an M.S. from Otago University (2011), and a B.S. from Cornell University (2008). Postdoctoral research at the University of Pittsburgh (2016–2020) and Washington University in St. Louis (2020–2021) further shaped his expertise in amphibian conservation and ecoimmunology.
His research integrates lab experiments, mesocosms, and field studies to understand disease resilience across life stages. Notable contributions include developing CRISPR-based detection tools (FINDeM) for rapid organism identification and exploring how pond hydrology influences pathogen spread. He teaches courses in physiology, conservation physiology, and infectious disease ecology. Dr. Ohmer's work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to address amphibian declines caused by climate change and emerging pathogens.
