Juliana Perez Perez

My work integrates concepts from Spatial Epidemiology, Ecology, and Global Health,  with a strong focus on geospatial health data science and the modelling of health disparities. I study how vector-borne diseases such as dengue, Zika and Chikungunya emerge and spread through complex interactions between hosts, pathogens, and their environments.

Using advanced spatial and spatiotemporal statistical techniques,  geostatistics and space-time clustering, I analyse large-scale health data to uncover key patterns in disease transmission. I am particularly interested in exploring geographic health patterns and uncertainties, ultimately enhancing public health decision-making. Through field observations, experimentation, and quantitative modelling, my work aims to: I) Identify key drivers of disease transmission and geographic spread. ii) Assess the influence of urban landscapes on disease patterns. iii) Investigate the ecology of insect vectors and reservoir hosts.