NIH R01 · 2025
Modeling the influence of temperature on the evolution of vector-virus interactions
PROJECT SUMMARY Warmer temperatures have been associated with increased virus transmission and emergence of novel pathogens and vectors in new locations. Temperature is well documented to have a significant effect on viral fitness and replication, which is particularly relevant in ectothermic vectors of enzootic viruses such as mosquitoes. Temperature also impacts numerous aspects of invertebrate biology and therefore is a critical factor influencing the transmission potential of vector populations. Studies to date which aim to model environmental effects on population level viral dynamics assume static biological systems. Given the strong effects of temperature on viral replication rates…
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