Wildlife Veterinary Epidemiology Laboratory
CHECK THE I-TICK program
https://vetmed.illinois.edu/i-tick/
In the News
Deer & Chronic Wasting Disease
Chronic Wasting Disease Introduction, Management and Adaptable Processes of a Dynamic Disease
Environmental Almanac: Supplemental feeding of deer a bad idea
Targeted culling of deer controls disease with little effect on hunting
I-TICK program
https://vetmed.illinois.edu/i-tick/
https://vetmed.illinois.edu/i-tick-program-tickborne-disease-illinois/
Tick outreach efforts
https://wwv.inhs.illinois.edu/outreach/animals/ticks/
Otters
Illinois otters still exposed to chemicals banned decades ago
Cats
Cats pass disease to wildlife, even in remote areas
Researchers track the secret lives of feral and free-roaming house cats
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Email: nohram@illinois.edu
Title: Veterinary Epidemiologist. Director: Veterinary Epidemiology Laboratory
Phone: 217-333-6856
Fax: 217-244-0802
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| Activities: Her work builds on innovative multidisciplinary partnerships that expand scientific knowledge and skills in the benefit of conservation, and Ecosystem, animal and human health. She advises and co-advises undergraduate and graduate students as well as post-doctoral research associates. Dr. Mateus has served as the Director of the Wildlife Veterinary Epidemiology Laboratory at the University of Illinois, Illinois Natural History Survey for more than 14 years. Regular efforts include evaluating environmental and epidemiological variables that could mitigate disease occurrence at the interface of wildlife, human and livestock health. Available Opportunities: Biostatistician: Statistical approaches to wildlife diseases and population genetics. Laboratory Manager: Tissue sample organization, biosafety Level 2 operations, supervision of undergraduate students and participation in research projects. ** Dedication, commitment, attention to detail and willingness to work with biological samples, in a diverse research environment are required. For additional information email: nohram@illinois.edu |
| Research: Dr. Mateus-Pinilla is responsible for planning, developing and conducting multidisciplinary field and laboratory-oriented research. Her program builds on field, experimental and observational epidemiological studies in livestock and wildlife populations; it monitors and quantifies disease events in natural ecosystems; identifies risk factors associated with disease occurrence, persistence and transmission; and evaluates the impact of diseases in the conservation and preservation of species. Her research applies epidemiological theory to multiple species in natural systems. It thrives to understand the impact of diseases in populations and the role of natural levels of biodiversity in mediating the persistence of pathogens in the environment. Her program guides applied adaptive management strategies that take into account restoration, conservation and ecosystem health at the interface of conservation, wildlife-livestock and human health. Donations -: Check Payable to: The University of Illinois Foundation. On the Check-Memo Line add: Mateus-Pinilla research program. Mail to: Office of the Director, INHS - PRI, 1816 S. Oak St Champaign, IL 61820. Credit card instructions and more information at: http://wwx.inhs.illinois.edu/donation/ Please contact me if you have any questions -- Donations are tax deductible - THANK YOU |
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