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Research output per year
Personal profile
Research Interests
My research focuses on epidemiology, specifically the mathematical and statistical modeling of disease, with an emphasis on control. I am particularly interested in the ways that data can be used for real-time response to disease.
Teaching
I teach Principles and Methods of Epidemiology, PATH 517, every fall. I also lead the discussion-based Epidemiology/Parasitology Seminar, PATH 527, most springs, with a changing topic each semester. I co-facilitating a new course on Global One Health: Infectious Diseases, being held in Fall 2019 under PATH 494. I am also available for independent studies related to epidemiology and disease modeling.
URL
http://vetmed.illinois.edu/mdci/
Education/Academic qualification
epidemiology, PhD, Longitudinal Data Analysis of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis, Cornell University
Award Date: Aug 22 2011
biosecurity and risk analysis, MS, Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus Biosecurity for Cow-Calf Enterprises, Kansas State University
Award Date: Aug 10 2007
veterinary, DVM, NA, Cornell University
Award Date: May 29 2005
Keywords
- RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
- epidemiology
- disease modeling
- data analysis
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Interactions Between Humans and White-Tailed Deer in Illinois: A Cross-Sectional Survey
Pratt, A., Prezioso, T., Mateus-Pinilla, N., Pepin, K. M. & Smith, R., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: EcoHealth.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A framework for counterfactual analysis, strategy evaluation, and control of epidemics using reproduction number estimates
She, B., Smith, R. L., Pytlarz, I., Sundaram, S. & Paré, P. E., Nov 2024, In: PLoS computational biology. 20, 11, e1012569.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A modeling study on SARS-CoV-2 transmissions in primary and middle schools in Illinois
Huang, C. & Smith, R. L., 2024, In: BMC public health. 24, 1, 3197.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Assessing knowledge gaps and empowering Extension workers in Illinois with information on ticks and tickborne diseases through KAP surveys
Chakraborty, S., Kopsco, H., Evans, C., Mateus-Pinilla, N. & Smith, R. L., Feb 15 2024, In: Heliyon. 10, 3, e25789.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Design and partial validation of novel eDNA qPCR assays for three common North American tick (Arachnida: Ixodida) species
Iacaruso, N., Kopsco, H., Gronemeyer, P., Merkelz, S., Smith, R. & Davis, M., Mar 1 2024, In: Environmental DNA. 6, 2, e537.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
Datasets
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Materials and Data From A Continuing Medical Education Course on Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases and Knowledge Transfer Assessment
Smith, R. L. (Creator), Kopsco, H. (Creator), Ceniceros, A. (Creator) & Carson, D. (Creator), University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Jun 6 2025
DOI: 10.13012/B2IDB-5549215_V1
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Assessing contact between humans and white-tailed deer in Illinois: a cross-sectional survey
Smith, R. L. (Creator) & Mateus-Pinilla, N. E. (Creator), University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Jan 23 2025
DOI: 10.13012/B2IDB-1661924_V1
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Farmers’ knowledge, attitudes, and prevention practices regarding ticks and tickborne diseases in Illinois
Chakraborty, S. (Creator), Steckler, T. (Creator), Gronemeyer, M. A. (Creator), Mateus-Pinilla, N. E. (Creator) & Smith, R. L. (Creator), University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Sep 1 2023
DOI: 10.13012/B2IDB-3988796_V1
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of Illinois medical professionals related to ticks and tick-borne disease
Carson, D. (Creator), Kopsco, H. (Creator), Gronemeyer, M. A. (Creator), Mateus-Pinilla, N. E. (Creator), Smith, G. (Creator), Sandstrom, E. (Creator) & Smith, R. L. (Creator), University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Aug 6 2022
DOI: 10.13012/B2IDB-0685545_V1
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Spatial and Temporal Invasion Dynamics of Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) in Illinois
Smith, R. L. (Creator), University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Oct 18 2019
DOI: 10.13012/B2IDB-7540359_V1
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Press/Media
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Healthy diet after head, neck cancer diagnosis may boost survival
Rodriguez Zas, S. L., Madak-Erdogan, Z., Smith, R. L. & Arthur, A.
7/27/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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SHIELD program a model for effective pandemic management, data show
Burke, M., Smith, R. L., Hergenrother, P., Goldenfeld, N. D., Sullivan, W. C., Fan, T. M. & Elbanna, A.
6/9/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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Study tracks COVID-19 infection dynamics in adults
Brooke, C. B., Martinez Vargas, P. P. & Smith, R. L.
4/28/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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K-12 Shield Playbook offers guidance for reopening schools amid ongoing pandemic
4/14/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media