Wildlife Genetics, Genomics, and Population Health
Laboratory of Holly Ernest DVM PhD
Developing and applying the science of DNA analysis, disease testing, and ecological tools to answer key questions toward improved population health, conservation, and management of wildlife birds and mammals.Expertise in wildlife of California
Educating the next generation of scientists, wildlife veterinarians, and applied ecologists.
WHAT WE DO
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Basic and applied research in wildlife genetics, population health, and ecology research
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Undergraduate, veterinary, graduate, and post-doctoral training and education
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Collaborative work toward wildlife conservation with non-profit organizations, state and federal agencies,nongovernmental organizations, and community citizen scientist volunteers
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Outreach and education to the public
OUR RESEARCH
Spans multiple taxonomic groups: mammals and birds
Opportunities
for Graduate, Veterinary, and Undergraduate Students
You can help by donating money to keep our projects active or to fund the education of students who will lead wildlife conservation efforts in not-so-distant future years.
