The research of Aliaga Samanez spans biogeography, conservation biology, species distribution modeling, and public health. By integrating biogeography with disease ecology, she addresses urgent global challenges related to infectious disease prevention in an increasingly interconnected world. Her findings provide a foundation for informed decision-making in habitat management and disease surveillance strategies. Her focus on the global biogeography of zoonotic diseases also introduces a new direction for TIBS, broadening its traditional scope and highlighting the innovative application of biogeographic principles to public health.
