​Heya! I'm a PhD candidate 
working with Dr. Cherie Briggs & Dr. Andy MacDonald
at the University of California, Santa Barbara.

Other groups I'm affiliated with:
  • The Pacific Southwest Regional CDC Center of Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases  
  • The UC Natural Reserve System Mathias Grant Recipient
    • ​Mathias Grant Recipient  in 2020, 2021
  • The Viral Emerge Research Initiative (VERENA)
  • Coding 4 Conservation mentor
  • Ecological Forecasting Initiative member
  • The Carpentries (Software Carpentry) - certified instructor 

Contact me!
If you'd like to discuss my research interests, potential collaborations, or the path into graduate school, please don't hesitate to reach out!
​
I am especially interested in talking with students who are trying to learn about research & the grad school process - I welcome all "cold call" emails!
​email: sbsambado 'at' ucsb.edu