People
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.
Communications Assistant (Part-Time)
Victoria is a Cornell veterinary student focused on the health of free-ranging wildlife. She has worked with endangered species in the United States and internationally. She is passionate about engaging the public in conservation.
Wildlife Veterinarian
Robin’s work addresses critical One Health challenges linking endangered species, environments, and communities. He seeks novel solutions through stakeholder engagement.
Wildlife Disease Ecologist
Krysten is interested in the health of wildlife populations as associated with human and domestic animal activities and diseases.
Free-Ranging Wildlife Pathology Fellow
As a veterinary pathologist, Carmen works to unravel the etiological factors and conditions responsible for unexplained wildlife mortality events, as well as build sustainable capacity for wildlife pathology, disease surveillance and diagnostic testing around the world.
Communications Assistant (Part-Time)
Caroline is a science communications assistant for the Cornell K. Lisa Yang Center for Wildlife Health focused on raising awareness about the center’s mission and impact.
Postdoctoral Fellow
Maggie is an ecologist interested in using predictive modeling to analyze how different livestock fencing scenarios in southern Africa might impact the migrations of wild mammals, especially elephants.
Program Assistant
Kacie provides program, operational, and administrative support for the Cornell K. Lisa Yang Center for Wildlife Health.
Virologist
Gary conducts research on both human and animal viruses, particularly coronaviruses in domestic cats, and spillover to urban wildlife. He focuses on the genomics behind viral pathogenesis and transmission, as well as on the development of novel therapeutics and diagnostics.