Desiree Andersen Bliss

BBCS Postdoctoral Research Associate
Woman standing in front of Sonoran Desert.
desireeandersen@arizona.edu

I am a postdoctoral researcher in the Combrink Lab at the University of Arizona, where my work focuses on understanding how ecological systems, climate change, and zoonotic diseases interact. Using spatial simulations, I study the risks posed by mosquito-borne viruses in Arizona, combining my background in disease modeling with a commitment to developing practical conservation strategies.

I earned my Ph.D. in Ecology from Ewha Womans University, where I developed innovative ecological models to tackle complex challenges in animal conservation. I integrate advanced geographic and ecological modeling techniques into my research, utilizing my skills in GIS and R programming.

Degree(s)

  • Bachelor of Science (BS), The Evergreen State University, Olympia, WA
  • Master of Environmental Studies (MES), The Evergreen State University, Olympia, WA
  • Ph.D., Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South Korea