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Presence Current · Arkansas

Last published 2026

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Benjamin Griffey

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Researcher

University of Arkansas

Graduate Student Researcher

1 pubs

Research Areas

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Benjamin Griffey's research focuses on host-pathogen interactions, specifically investigating microbial infections in wildlife populations. His recent publication, "Bartonella and hemotropic Mycoplasma species in synanthropic bats in Kenya" (2026), examines the presence and prevalence of these bacterial species in bats that live in close proximity to human settlements. This work contributes to understanding the potential for zoonotic disease transmission and the ecological dynamics of microbial communities in synanthropic animals.

Griffey collaborates with Emmarie C. Gates at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, with whom he has co-authored one publication. His scholarly output includes one total publication, indicating an early stage in his research career. His recent activity suggests continued engagement in the field of infectious disease research.

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Publications: 1

Selected Publications

<i>Bartonella</i> and hemotropic <i>Mycoplasma</i> species in synanthropic bats in Kenya (2026)

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Collaboration Network

12 Collaborators 7 Institutions 3 Countries

Top Collaborators

Isabella K. DeAnglis University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 1 shared publication

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Tamika J Lunn University of Georgia (US) 1 shared publication

Reilly T. Jackson Arizona Game and Fish Department 1 shared publication

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Connie A. Cummings University of Oklahoma (US) 1 shared publication

Emmarie C Gates University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 1 shared publication

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Benson Mwakachola 1 shared publication

Peter Mwasi 1 shared publication

Joseph Ogola University of Nairobi (KE) 1 shared publication

Paul W. Webala Maasai Mara University (KE) 1 shared publication

Tarja Sironen University of Helsinki (FI) 1 shared publication

Daniel J Becker University of Oklahoma (US) 1 shared publication

Kristian M. Forbes University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 1 shared publication

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