People
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 Affiliate
Maggie is an ecologist and postdoctoral researcher interested in using predictive modeling to analyze how different livestock fencing scenarios in southern Africa might impact the migrations of wild mammals, especially elephants.
Communications Assistant (Part-Time)
Joel Adam Thuo is a graduate student pursuing a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree at Cornell. He enjoys taking pictures and editing videos, and is passionate about a career path focused not only on human needs but also on animal and environmental health.
Veterinarian & Reproductive Biologist
Alex is a reproductive biologist whose lab performed the first in vitro fertilization in dogs. He is helping develop human contraceptives that also protect against sexually transmitted diseases. He helped launch Cornell Public Health, and has a special interest in climate change and human/wildlife health.
Program Assistant
Kacie provides program, operational, and administrative support for the Cornell K. Lisa Yang Center for Wildlife Health.
Postdoctoral Affiliate
Jeff is focused on linking foraging ecology with seabird health. He is particularly interested in transdisciplinary approaches that combine traditional and emerging techniques to characterize foraging ecology, movement patterns, population dynamics, and their implications for disease transmission.
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.