Cornell University · BiologyUrban Malaria Research Lab
Courtney Murdock · Ithaca, New York
Research Focus
Dr. Courtney Murdock's lab at Cornell University focuses on understanding how environmental factors, specifically temperature and humidity, influence the transmission of malaria in urban settings. The lab's research aims to improve predictions about where malaria will spread, which is crucial for public health in rapidly urbanizing regions. By developing models that integrate local climate data and mosquito biology, the lab aims to identify hotspots for malaria transmission and support targeted interventions to combat this disease.
urban malariaAnopheles stephensihumiditytemperatureepidemiologyvector-borne diseasemalaria transmissionpredictive modelingpublic health
Research Aims
3AIM 01Investigate the effects of humidity on malaria transmission in urban environments.
AIM 02Develop temporal models to predict the seasonal variations of malaria transmission.
AIM 03Create spatial models to identify hotspots for malaria transmission in cities.
Skills the Lab Values
experimental designstatistical modelingenvironmental data analysisfield surveillancespatial analysiscomputer programmingdata visualizationpopulation density mappingmicroclimate assessment
Output against the department
Publications127bottom 45% of dept.560th of 1,033
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Citations5.8kbottom 42% of dept.594th of 1,033
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