Andrew W. Park is a Professor with a joint appointment at the Odum School of Ecology and the Department of Infectious Diseases in the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Georgia. His research focuses on host-parasite interactions across scales, integrating ecological and epidemiological approaches to understand disease emergence, spillover, and transmission dynamics. Key areas include zoonotic diseases, vector-borne pathogens, and the impacts of environmental and anthropogenic changes on disease systems. Park leads the Park Lab, which employs mathematical modeling and empirical studies to address global health challenges. His work emphasizes the interface between wildlife, domestic animals, and human health, with recent studies exploring post-pandemic immunity dynamics, invasive species parasite ecology, and Ebola virus spillover triggers. Park collaborates internationally on disease modeling and has contributed to frameworks for anticipating infectious disease re-emergence using early warning signals. His findings inform public health policy and conservation strategies. Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches, including studies on white pox coral disease, hemorrhagic disease in deer populations, and the role of environmental refugia in parasite evolution. Despite extensive contributions, no specific scientific awards are noted in the provided texts.
