Dr. Rich’s research is largely based on his interest in zoonotic diseases. The diseases studied primarily in his lab are vector-borne zoonoses, i.e., those whose transmission is facilitated by a blood-feeding arthropod.  In particular, he has focused most of his efforts on the study of Lyme Borreliosis (Lyme Disease) and human malaria.

While his formal training and background are in molecular evolution and population genetics, he has multidisciplinary interests and studies. He welcomes prospective students and/or post-docs with common interests to contact me and discuss opportunities for joining the group.  In science, he is self-described as “incurably curious and always looking for new questions to ask and answer.”