Dr. Madeleine Thomson has established herself as a leading authority on vector-borne diseases and their relationship with climate variability. Her expertise encompasses the complex interactions between vectors like mosquitoes and ticks, the pathogens they carry, and the environmental conditions that influence disease transmission. This comprehensive understanding has positioned her as a key advisor on diseases including malaria, dengue, Zika, Chikungunya, and yellow fever.

Thomson’s research demonstrates that almost all vector-borne diseases have significant climate dimensions, with temperature directly affecting vector development rates and pathogen multiplication within vectors. Her work reveals how higher temperatures change vector behavior, causing adult mosquitoes to reproduce more quickly and bite more frequently. Additionally, she has documented how pathogens multiply faster within vectors under warmer conditions, leading to higher pathogen concentrations in bites and increased infection risks.

Her innovative approach to vector-borne disease research extends beyond traditional epidemiological methods to incorporate climate forecasting and environmental monitoring. Thomson recognizes that effective disease control requires understanding not just current transmission patterns but also predicting future changes based on climate variability and long-term environmental trends.

Through her research, extensively documented on ResearchGate, Thomson has contributed to developing new strategies for vector control and disease prevention that account for changing environmental conditions. Her insights are regularly featured in international forums, including the World Economic Forum.