Ricardo Castillo, PhD, DVM, MSPH
Assistant Professor, Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology, & Informatics, PSOM, University of Pennsylvania
Courses Taught
PUBH 5020 Intro to Epidemiology
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Brief Bio
Ricardo Castillo, PhD, DVM, MSPH, conducts community trials in Latin America to evaluate strategies for mass vaccination campaigns of animals in cities. He also implement innovative field surveillance activities for zoonotic diseases. He collaborates with local and regional authorities to inform better disease control and elimination programs.
Publications
- The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on rabies reemergence in Latin America: The case of Arequipa, Peru
- Misuse, perceived risk, and safety issues of household insecticides: Qualitative findings from focus groups in Arequipa, Peru
- Clinical and epidemiological aspects of chronic Chagas disease from Southern Brazil
- Recommendations for Empowering Partners to Conduct Implementation Research in Latin America to Advance Global Health