Density Dependence and Disease Dynamics - A Cross System Synthesis

Explore density dependence and disease dynamics in this comprehensive 58-minute seminar by Greg Albery. Delve into frequency-dependent pathogens, complex disease dynamics, and the relationship between density and grooming. Examine the gaps in current research and the importance of COVID-19 messaging. Discover the speaker's research plan, including a review paper and field work analysis. Investigate environmental factors affecting disease, population dynamics, and spatial patterns of parasites. Learn about the "Landscape of Disgust" concept and its application to European badgers. Gain insights into parasite distributions, avoidance behaviors, and future research directions in this EvoEcoSeminars presentation.

Introduction
Density dependence
Frequency dependent pathogens
Complex disease dynamics
Density and grooming
Dream team
Why is there this gap
Covid messaging
Why should we care
The plan
Review paper
Talk progression
Environment and disease
Population
Field work
Analysis
Spatial locations
Results
Parasite spatial patterns
Methodology
Conclusion
Part 1 Spatial variation
Landscape of Disgust
EuropeanBadgers
Parasites
Behavior metrics
Distribution of parasites
Avoidance
Summary
Study systems
Future work
Fellowship
Questions