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Dr. Pickering’s research combines tools from multiple disciplines (engineering, economics, microbiology, epidemiology) to identify low-cost and scalable interventions to interrupt disease transmission in low-income countries. Dr. Pickering has 15 years of experience collaborating with partners in Benin, Kenya, Tanzania, Mali, Mexico, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and India on research to improve human health and well-being.

Projects include:
1) Using environmental sampling (surfaces, sewage, soil) to monitor trends in infectious disease in communities
2) Leveraging human-centered design to co-create water, sanitation, and hygiene technologies with community partners