People
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.
Postdoctoral Fellow in Disease Ecology (2019-2021)
Katherine is a disease ecologist interested in applying quantitative methods to better understand and control infectious diseases at the population level.
Wildlife Veterinarian
Steve's focus is on the conservation of free-ranging wildlife, as well as on the deeply intertwined relationships among environmental stewardship, system resilience, economic development, and human health and well-being.
Wildlife Health Program Coordinator
Jennifer is the communications and activities coordinator for the Cornell Wildlife Health Lab and assists other related programs. Her research interests include avian disease, insects, and arthropods.
Veterinary Epidemiologist & Disease Ecologist
Raina studies the mechanisms that drive the spillover of pathogens between species. Her transdisciplinary work demonstrates that preserving and restoring wildlife habitats can stop pathogen spillover by minimizing contact between wildlife and people as well as their livestock.
Wildlife Veterinarian
Robin’s work addresses critical One Health challenges linking endangered species, environments, and communities. He seeks novel solutions through stakeholder engagement.