Risa Pesapane

Risa Pesapane studies ticks and the diseases they transmit, with a focus on how climate, habitat, and wildlife hosts affect where ticks live and how tick-borne pathogens spread to animals and humans. Much of the work is centered on Ohio and the broader United States, combining field ecology, pathogen surveillance, and public health approaches under a One Health framework that links animal, human, and environmental health. The research also extends to related topics like mite taxonomy and tick management strategies involving wildlife.

Publication output has grown substantially over the last decade, rising from about 1 paper per year in 2017 to a peak of 15 in 2023, with continued strong activity averaging 8 papers per year over the last five years.

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