about me

I am a Graduate Research Assistant at The Turner Lab, Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology, University of Wisconsin – Madison. My current research is centered on investigating the behaviors of white-tailed deer relevant to the transmission of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). This involves analyzing video data of deer behaviors, including footage from camera traps and GPS collars fitted with video cameras. Before this, I served as a Technical Advisor at GHD|EMPHNET, leveraging my expertise in outbreak investigation and One Health surveillance design to address challenges posed by emerging infectious diseases and neglected zoonotic diseases. With a focus on wildlife health and nature conservation, I have over eight years of experience in the field. My career highlights include researching Nipah Encephalitis, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, and conservation research on bats.  In addition, I have served as a Veterinary Consultant (One Health) for the Global Health Security Agenda at the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR). My commitment lies in advancing solutions that promote global health security and protect wildlife health. My key skills include Disease Ecology, One Health, Emerging Infectious Diseases, wildlife health, outbreak investigation, and global health security. 

education background

2023 – ongoing
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
University of Wisconsin Madison
Wildlife Ecology with a minor in Population Health

2014 – 16
Masters in Veterinary Medicine (MVM)
Massey University
Biosecurity and Wildlife Health

2008 – 14
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Chattorgam Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
Veterinary Medicine and Animal Husbandry

job experiences

 


University of Wisconsin Madison
2023 – ongoing 
One Health Epidemiology Fellow

Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network
2019 – 23
Technical Advisor 

Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research
2019 – 23
Veterinary Consultant (One Health)

Massey University
2014 – 16
One Health Epidemiology Fellow



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