Thomas Gillespie (epidemiologist) explained
Thomas Gillespie is an ecologist and epidemiologist recognized for his integrative approach to the conservation of biodiversity and mitigation of emerging infectious diseases. He is currently Professor and Chair of Environmental Sciences at Emory University.
Gillespie was among the first to demonstrate that human impact on the environment can alter the dynamics of natural pathogens in wildlife,[1] and create opportunities for pathogens to jump between species.[2] His efforts serve as demonstration projects of the One Health Approach.[3] [4] He has, also, guided international efforts to protect endangered species from human diseases[5] and prevent future pandemics.[6] [7]
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Notes and References
- Gillespie. T.R. B.. Chapman. C.A.. Greiner. E.C.. 2005. Effects of logging on gastrointestinal parasite infections and infection risk in African primate populations. Journal of Applied Ecology. English. 42. 699–707. 10.1111/j.1365-2664.2005.01049.x. free.
- Gillespie. T.R. B.. Chapman. C.A.. 2006. Prediction of parasite infection dynamics in primate metapopulations based on attributes of forest fragmentation. Conservation Biology. English. 20. 2. 441–448. 10.1111/j.1523-1739.2006.00290.x. 16903105. 5846762 .
- News: Kimbrough . Liz . Next big idea in forest conservation? Connecting deforestation to disease . Mongabe . 3 April 2014.
- Web site: Sullivan . Ashley . Pathogens, primates & human populations, oh my! . janegoodall.org . 22 September 2020.
- News: Carrington . Damian . Coronavirus poses lethal threat to great apes, experts warn . 22 September 2020 . The Guardian . 24 March 2020.
- News: Vidal . John . 'Tip of the iceberg': is our destruction of nature responsible for Covid-19? . 22 September 2020 . The Guardian . 18 March 2020.
- News: Carrington . Damian . Coronavirus: world treating symptoms, not cause of pandemics, says UN . 22 September 2020 . The Guardian . 6 July 2020.
