I am a Research Associate in the Department of Public and Ecosystem Health at Cornell University. I use mathematical and statistical techniques to adapt or invent analytical tools that enable natural resource professionals to answer emerging questions regarding wildlife populations and their system-scale health.
I hold a BA in Geography and Land Studies, BS in Mathematics, MS in Statistical Science, and a PhD in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology.
Uncovering the history of lead toxicity and the population level impact on bald eagles...
We are currently engaged in a multi-state effort, Surveillance Optimization Project for Chronic Wasting Disease (SOP4CWD), to maximize sampling efficiency and improve its effectiveness to benefit state agencies.
Assessing moose population health in New Your state with sampling and diagnostic testing to understand reproductive status, infectious disease exposure, parasite load, and causes of death.
