Michael Z. Levy, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Biostatistics and Epidemiology

Office Address:
Perelman School of Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
819 Blockley Hall
423 Guardian Drive
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6021

TEL 215-746-8131
TEL in Peru (51) 959 125 550
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mzlevy@mail.med.upenn.edu

RESEARCH SUMMARY

We are broadly interested in understanding and controlling vectorborne diseases. Our research team in Peru conducts epidemiological studies on Chagas disease as well as entomological and ecological research on disease vectors and reservoirs. In addition we use quantitative and qualitative methods to try to understand the factors that have led to urbanization of a disease traditionally associated with rural poverty. In our dry lab at UPenn we are developing new Bayesian methods to retrace the history of epidemics, and applying techniques from control theory to optimize interventions against infectious diseases. We are also embarking on a new line of research, aimed at improving understanding and identification of disease vectors both in Peru and the United States.

RECENT PUBLICATIONS

ROTATION PROJECTS

Depending on the interest of the student there are numerous opportunities for rotation projects on disease modeling and epidemiology in our theoretical laboratory at UPenn.  Rotation projects in our wet laboratory or field sites in Peru are also possible; though usually require a greater time commitment. Collaborative projects with other laboratories at UPenn, especially those involving population genetics of T. cruzi or T. infestans, would also be possible.