Parasitic modeling is a research area that focuses on studying the interactions between a host and a parasite, typically in the context of disease or infection. This includes understanding how parasites affect their host's health, behavior, and immune response, as well as how hosts evolve mechanisms to combat parasitic infections. Parasitic modeling can involve studying various aspects of the host-parasite relationship, such as the transmission of parasites, the impacts of parasitic infections on host populations, and the evolution of resistance to parasites. This research area is important for understanding and managing the spread of infectious diseases, as well as for developing new strategies for treating and preventing parasitic infections.