Sergio Magallanes Argany

Postdoctoral researcher at the Doñana Biological Station, specializing in disease ecology and parasitology, with a focus on host-mosquito-parasite interactions across diverse ecosystems. I hold a degree in Biology and a master's in research from the University of Extremadura, where I investigated how environmental and biological factors influence the infection dynamics of avian malaria in wild birds.

My scientific career has focused on understanding the complex interaction networks between hosts, vectors, and parasites, particularly in diseases such as avian malaria or zoonotic illnesses like West Nile virus. My studies explore how environmental factors, such as land use, climate change, or weather conditions, affect disease transmission. I have also investigated the impact of migratory and exotic species on pathogen spread, as well as the effects of human activity on vector and host communities.

Among my achievements are numerous publications in international scientific journals such as Emerging Microbes & Infections, The Lancet Regional Health, and One Health, among others. I have also participated in European and national research projects, both private and public, and collaborated with prestigious institutions such as the Natural History Museum of Oslo, the University of Paris-Sud, and the Carlos III Institute in Madrid. I am part of the Spanish Biomedical Research Networking Center for Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP) and have worked with PTI+ Global Health, established as a scientific response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

My work has provided key insights into the factors influencing the distribution of vectors and emerging diseases, contributing to a better understanding of the ecology of diseases affecting wildlife, domestic animals, and humans, and their relationship with conservation and public health. I approach these challenges through the One Health framework, aiming to deliver the most comprehensive response to the emerging societal challenges.