Research

Our research areas of focus

How are infectious diseases transmitted from animals and human—and back again?

How does our gut microbiome change when we live with a pet or come into close contact with animals?

Can we leverage the bond between humans and animals to improve the health of both?

These are among the research questions we investigate to understand the health linkages between humans, animals and their shared environments. Together with our partners, we turn our research into innovative strategies to create a healthy coexistence between humans and animals in sustainable local and global ecosystems. 

Our research examines: