Dr. Peter Hudson

Dr. Peter Hudson is the Willaman Professor of Biology and Director of the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences at The Pennsylvania State University. A leading authority in wildlife disease ecology, his research explores the dynamics of infectious diseases in animal populations through an integrated approach combining field studies, laboratory research, and mathematical modeling. His work focuses on understanding epidemiology, heterogeneities in disease transmission, and parasite interactions, shedding light on how infections persist and spread among hosts. Dr. Hudson’s research has significant implications for managing wildlife health and controlling emerging zoonotic diseases that threaten global ecosystems