Biography
In his previous research, Jack worked to assess microbial metabolic diversity in intermittent streams, potential drug targets for Plasmodium falciparum, and host immune responses to infections and vaccines (e.g., COVID-19, MMR, influenza). His current research interests include assessing: (1) spatiotemporal dynamics of infectious diseases and host-microbe interactions, (2) evolutionary mechanisms contributing to antimicrobial development in situ, and (3) global climate change impacts on microbial population dynamics.
Areas of Interest
- Climate and Health
- Global Health
- Host-Microbe Interactions
- Infectious Disease
- Vaccines
Education
- BS in Biological Sciences and Minor in Chemistry from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University