Detailed project information

Little is known about spatio-temporal patterns in infections of migratory birds. What is the epidemiology of infections? How much do various infections affect the fitness of the host and how variable is the host defence to battle these infections. In a set of four projects we want to study these questions in arctic breeding birds. Each project tackles a specific aspect, but all projects are linked in an effort to understand co-evolution of pathogens and hosts and the chances of transmission of pathogens to conspecifics or other species.