Professional Profile

Distinguished Josiah Meigs Professor at the University of Georgia, with a joint appointment in the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources and the College of Veterinary Medicine. Clinical veterinarian specialized in zoological medicine with a PhD in Ecology. Research focuses on wildlife diseases and the effects of human activities on the health and ecology of wild species. Fulbright Scholar (2021) and recognized for university-level teaching excellence.

Academic Background

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (Clinical Veterinarian)
• Internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, referral practice
• Residency in Zoological Medicine, Cornell University, 1998–2001
• Diplomate, American College of Zoological Medicine (ACZM), 2002
• PhD in Ecology, University of Georgia, 2008

Academic and Teaching Experience

• Distinguished Josiah Meigs Professor, University of Georgia, 2008–present
• Teaching undergraduate, graduate, and veterinary courses, including:
  • Wildlife Disease Research (graduate)
  • Conservation Medicine and Biology (Costa Rica)
  • Ornithology and applied ecology courses
• Laboratory dedicated to research on wildlife ecology, health, and diseases

Awards and Honors

• Fulbright Scholar, 2021
• UGA Alumni Excellence in Teaching Award, 2021
• Warnell School Professor of the Year, 2018
• Richard B. Russell Award for Teaching Excellence, University of Georgia, 2017
• Warnell School Outstanding Teaching Award, 2013

Additional Professional Experience

• Consultant in private practice, zoos, and clinical teaching
• Applied research on human impacts on wildlife health