I am a wildlife ecologist, and my research integrates ecology, physiology, pathology, microbiology, parasitology and statistical modelling to address wildlife disease and management issues. Because pathogens and food availability influence both population health and dynamics, I am particularly devoted to understand the impact of co-infections and nutritional status on wildlife health and therefore ecosystem integrity. Resolving mechanisms and contributing to a better understanding of the impact of overabundance on terrestrial ecosystems is also in my research agenda.