People
Diagnostic Molecular Scientist
Laura focuses on pathogen genomics, particularly antimicrobial resistance, tick-borne disease, and virus discovery. Her work at the intersection of human, animal, and environmental health informs public policy around infectious disease management by studying how pathogens adapt to their environments.
Research Associate
Brenda uses mathematical modeling to augment our understanding of the patterns we observe in nature. She is currently using techniques of metadata analysis to assess if and how lead poisoning in bald eagles influences population abundance across the northeastern U.S. and Canada.
Evolutionary Ecologist
Brandon is an evolutionary biologist, comparative anatomist, and ecologist interested primarily in questions relating to ecomorphology, macroevolution, and the impacts of climate change on species.
Postdoctoral Affiliate
Sebastian is an ecologist and sustainability scientist who focuses on understanding the causes and consequences of biodiversity loss. He is particularly interested in the intersection between aquatic ecosystems, fisheries and food security, and leverages AI-driven approaches to identify conservation solutions that work for people and nature.
Data Analyst
Nick provides expertise in data collection, management, analysis, and communication to support disease surveillance and wildlife health research.
Wildlife Veterinarian
Cindy focuses on treating wildlife patients at the Janet L. Swanson Hospital, teaching in the clinic, and pursuing her research interests, which include West Nile virus infections in birds of prey, sarcoptic mange in North American porcupines, and fracture management in avian species.
Research Associate
Alyssa's research focuses on the impacts of infectious disease on amphibian populations, and the implications for the conservation of threatened and endangered species.
Wildlife Veterinarian & Visiting Scientist
Melanie has broad interests in free-ranging wildlife health and disease, with specific interests in the epidemiology and pathobiology of diseases, particularly those at the interface of human, wildlife, and domestic animal health.
Conservation & Livelihoods Advisor
Helen focuses on wildlife health and conservation, and furthering the impact of One Health and Planetary Health approaches. She works on developing sustainable solutions to conservation and development challenges, with a particular focus on local communities.
Parasitologist
Mani is intrigued by the biodiversity of wildlife parasites and focuses on improving understanding of host-parasite interactions.