Department of Population Health, Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study
Professor, Joint Faculty
Expertise
Wildlife Diseases | One Health | Parasitology
Biography
Research Interests
I am a professor with a split position between SCWDS and the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources. I have an active research program that principally investigates wildlife diseases and parasites from a one health approach with an emphasis on the role of animals as reservoirs or hosts for zoonotic and/or vector-borne pathogens. Research interests in recent years include ticks and tick-borne pathogens, guinea worm ecology, raccoon roundworm in people and animals (wildlife/domestic), and bird parasites and pathogens. I am excited to provide research opportunities for students at all levels (high school, undergraduate, veterinary, MS, and PhD) interested in wildlife disease ecology and one health.
Educational Background
- BS (1997), Clemson University
- MS (2000), Clemson University
- PhD (2004), The University of Georgia
- FRES (2010), Fellow of Royal Entomological Society
Activities
I provide diagnostic support for wildlife cases involving parasites for the SCWDS Wildlife Research & Diagnostic Service. I am also active in several professional organizations.
Teaching Experience
- Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources
- WILD(POPH) 5100/7100 Principles of Wildlife Disease
- WILD(POPH) 4600/6600 Field Methods in Wildlife Health, Management, and Research
- College of Veterinary Medicine
- IDIS 5200/5200L Veterinary Parasitology (co-instructor)
- POPH 8580 Current Topics in Wildlife Health Seminar
- General University
- First Year Odyssey seminar: Wildlife Parasites: What are Their Roles in Human and Domestic Animal Health?
- Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources
Selected Publications
Publications by Dr. Yabsley may be found on PubMed.