Keana Shahin

BScH (Trent University), MSc Epidemiology (University of Guelph)

Keana Shahin is a PhD Candidate in Epidemiology & One Health in the Department of Population Medicine at the University of Guelph. Her doctoral research examines the risk of importing exotic mosquitoes and their pathogens into Canada under various climate scenarios. In particular, she is interested in Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus, as these mosquitoes are the vectors for Zika, Dengue, Chikungunya, and Yellow Fever virus.

Keana’s work employs methods such as mathematical compartmental modeling, risk assessments, scoping reviews, and dashboard development.

Publications

• Shahin K., Pearl D.L., Berke O., O’Sullivan T.L. (2023). Investigating the distribution of calls to a North American animal poison control call center by veterinarians & the public in space, time, and space-time. PLOS ONE. 18: e0279299.
• Shahin K., Pearl D.L., Martinko C., Berke O., O’Sullivan T.L. (2022). Examining the differential use of a North American animal poison control call center by veterinarians and the public for dog- related calls. PLOS ONE. 17: e0276959.
• Shahin K., West SL, Brenner IKM. Acute Cardiovascular Effects of Vaping Compared to Cigarette Smoking in Young Adults. McGill J Med. 2022;(3).