Senior Investigator Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
Zoonotic pathogens like Salmonella use specific virulence factors and evolve to establish infections and cause disease. Advances in next-generation sequencing and genome data have transformed research methods, raising expectations for improved control of infectious diseases. My focus is on applying integrative "Omics" approaches to explore bacterial virulence mechanisms, particularly the role of population genomics in bacterial pathogenesis and antimicrobial resistance. I aim to use this knowledge to develop predictive, preventive, and therapeutic strategies to enhance public health.
Research Assistant Professor The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Peggy is a research assistant professor at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, focusing on food safety and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) within the One Health framework. Her work on Salmonella utilizes whole genome sequencing and machine learning to study resistance patterns and transmission, funded by the 2023 U.S.-ASEAN STIC award. She emphasizes the global impact of foodborne pathogens and the importance of international collaboration. In partnership with the Medical University of Graz, she explores the human gut microbiome and its link to disease. As a woman researcher, she advocates for gender equality in transforming research into innovation.
Associate Professor of Epidemiology College of Veterinary Medicine, University of the Philippines Los Baños
Dr. Darwin Bandoy, a veterinary epidemiologist and Associate Professor at the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), has made significant contributions to genomics, epidemiology, and One Health. As a WHO WPRO consultant during the COVID-19 pandemic, his work was instrumental in shaping public health responses in the Western Pacific Region. He leads Epidemiology and Data at the UPLB Zoonoses Center, recognized globally for his bioinformatics expertise in genome sequencing and diagnostics. His research integrates AI with disease surveillance and addresses public health issues in tropical livestock systems. Dr. Bandoy is also dedicated to education, developing advanced courses to train future health leaders.
Assistant Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health City University of Hong Kong
Dr. Ibrahim Elsohaby is an Assistant Professor of Public Health and Epidemiology in the Department of Infectious Diseases and Public Health. He holds a DVM and MVSc in Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases from Zagazig University, Egypt, a PhD in Veterinary Epidemiology from the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI), Canada, and a Graduate Certificate in One Health from the University of Saskatchewan.
Dr. Elsohaby completed a Mitacs Postdoctoral Fellowship at UPEI, where he evaluated diagnostic tools for IgG concentrations. He also worked as a Data Analyst with Health PEI, implementing synoptic pathology reporting for cancers, and as a Veterinary Epidemiologist for the Department of Agriculture and Land, developing disease outbreak detection tools. His research focuses on using epidemiological and genomic tools within a One Health framework to control emerging infectious and zoonotic diseases, particularly antimicrobial resistance.
Assistant Professor College of Veterinary Medicine, University of the Philippines Los Baños
Sheina Macy Manalo is an Assistant Professor of Veterinary Public Health and Diagnostics at the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB). She earned her DVM from UPLB, specialized in conservation medicine in the Czech Republic, and completed her Master’s in Zoonoses and One Health at the Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain. She was a University Research Associate for the 'ZooTRIP' project, co-authoring interdisciplinary publications. Currently, she co-leads the Epidemiology and Data Science Division at the UPLB Zoonoses Center and is a Diplomate of the Philippine College of Veterinary Epidemiologists. Her research focuses on zoonotic diseases, spatial epidemiology, and the One Health approach.
Assistant Professor Institute of Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Food Science, University of the Philippines Los Baños
Dr. Sherwin Camba is a veterinarian, educator, and researcher specializing in Poultry Production and Medicine from the Institute of Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Food Science, UPLB. He received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) and PhD in Veterinary Science from the Osaka Prefecture University, Japan. He also serves as Poultry Health and Applied Research Consultant covering East and Southeast Asia for more than 10 years.
Programme Officer: Wildlife Conservation and Illegal Wildlife Trade WWF Myanmar
Su Su Yamin is a Programme Officer at WWF-Myanmar, working with Wildlife Conservation and Illegal Wildlife Trade teams. A graduate in Energy and Environmental Management, her research focuses on biodiversity conservation. Her thesis on biodiversity loss in the Greater Mekong led to further studies on wildlife markets in Myanmar, including the role of online wildlife trade. She authored two reports: In Plain Sight: The Online Trade in Myanmar’s Wildlife (2020) and Going Viral: Myanmar’s Wildlife Trade Escalates Online (2021). Su Su has also conducted eDNA studies and assessed community perceptions of human-wildlife conflict, aiming to promote sustainable solutions for coexistence. She is dedicated to translating research into conservation efforts to protect Myanmar’s biodiversity.
Vice - director of Sub – Department Sub-Department of Animal health, Livestock production and Aquaculture of Dong Thap province, Vietnam
I was born in the rural Mekong Delta, Vietnam, where most people, including my family, are involved in rice farming, livestock, and aquaculture. Growing up, I understood the struggles of working hard to support a family. Epidemics in livestock often caused severe economic losses, even disrupting my education. With the support of my community, I was able to continue my studies.
I chose veterinary science to help my family care for animals and support my hometown. Working at the Sub-Department of Animal Health, Livestock Production, and Aquaculture, I gained valuable experience in biosecurity and animal care. However, emerging diseases, zoonotic threats, and antimicrobial resistance have made managing infectious diseases and ensuring safe food chains more complex. Joining the PPLI Fellow program will equip me with essential leadership skills and knowledge to better control disease outbreaks and ensure food safety for public health.
Postdoctoral Fellow Oxford University Clinical Research Unit
Dr. Thanh Trung Nguyen is a postdoctoral scientist at the Oxford University Clinical Research Unit (OUCRU) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, specializing in infectious disease epidemiology, antimicrobial resistance, and zoonotic diseases. He holds a Ph.D. in Molecular and Cell Biology from Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine. His work combines molecular biology, bioinformatics, and statistical modeling to study pathogen evolution, focusing on respiratory and zoonotic bacteria. Recent projects include assessing pneumococcal vaccine impact and studying the genetics of Streptococcus pneumoniae in children and Streptococcus suis in livestock.
Dr. Nguyen is also an experienced mentor and manages lab operations, ensuring research quality and contributing to antimicrobial strategies. As a fellow of the Pandemic Preparedness Leadership Initiative (PPLI), he is keen to expand his expertise in global health security, build networks, and collaborate on emerging infectious diseases, especially in Southeast Asia, where rapid response is vital.
Manager: Policy, Advocacy, and Resource Mobilization Khmer HIV/AIDS NGO Alliance (KHANA)
CHANTHORN Phorng has over 10 years of experience in public health and social development, specializing in community health, project management, policy development, and advocacy. He has expertise in organizational development, community leadership, and communication for change, with a focus on engaging communities and civil society in health systems. As a technical and program lead, CHANTHORN works on human rights, gender equity, community empowerment, and pandemic preparedness. He has managed projects on COVID-19 community-based responses, pandemic preparedness, and climate change adaptation.
Research Assistant Indonesia Medical Education and Research Institute
Hanifah is an infectious disease scientist with over five years of public health experience, specializing in respiratory pathogens such as Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, Haemophilus influenzae, and SARS-CoV-2. Her involvement in early COVID-19 detection sparked her passion for pandemic science. Currently, she is a research assistant at the Infectious Diseases and Immunology Research Center at IMERI, Indonesia, after four years at the Eijkman Institute for Molecular Biology. Hanifah has collaborated on research with national and international partners, contributing to peer-reviewed publications. As a PPLI Fellow, she aims to strengthen zoonotic disease surveillance using the One Health approach to enhance pandemic prevention efforts.
Veterinarian, Professional level Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, THAILAND
Kirana Noradechanon holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and a Master’s in Veterinary Public Health from Chulalongkorn University. She has over 10 years of experience as a wildlife veterinarian at the Wildlife Health Management Division, Wildlife Conservation Office, Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, Thailand. In her current role, she provides technical support for health management and diseases, including emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) in wildlife, and coordinates with organizations on One Health initiatives.
Kirana has participated in various One Health workshops, including the National Joint Risk Assessment Pilot Workshop in Thailand (2021), the Multisectoral Consultative Meeting of the ASEAN Leaders’ Declaration on One Health in Bali, Indonesia (2023), the One Health Zoonotic Disease Prioritization Regional Facilitator Training for Southeast Asia in Thailand (2023), and the Asia-Pacific Quadripartite One Health Workshop (2023).
Head Teamwork of Standard Quarantine Technical Methods Indonesian Quarantine Authority
Mujiatun is an officer with the Indonesian Quarantine Authority, starting her career at the Animal Quarantine in Samarinda, East Kalimantan, from 2005 to 2006. She then moved to the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport Animal Quarantine Office until 2007 and later joined the Center of Agricultural Laboratory (BBUSKP).
She graduated as a veterinarian from IPB University in 2001 and completed her Master’s in Veterinary Public Health at IPB from 2007 to 2009, followed by a PhD in the same field, which she completed in February 2017. Subsequently, she became the head of the live animal sub-division at the Animal Quarantine and Biosafety Centre in July 2017. As of January 2024, she is the Head of the Risk Analysis Team and will transition to Head of the Standard Quarantine Technical Methods Team in August 2024. Throughout her career, Mujiatun has represented Indonesia in various international negotiations and has received multiple scholarships for technical and managerial training in areas such as laboratory techniques, veterinary leadership, risk analysis, epidemiology, surveillance, and traceability.
Vice Head of Department of Veterinary Pathology Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Vietnam National University of Agriculture
Nguyen Vu Son is an assistant professor and Vice Head of the Department of Veterinary Pathology at Vietnam National University of Agriculture (VNUA), focusing on zoonoses and One Health. He graduated from VNUA in 2013 and earned his Ph.D. in veterinary pathology from the University of Tokyo in 2019.
His goal is to prevent and control zoonotic diseases while promoting sustainable solutions that benefit human, animal, and environmental health. His research interests include wildlife conservation, disease detection at the wildlife-livestock-human interface, and the connections between ecosystem, human, and animal health. Nguyen has consulted for organizations like IUCN and GIZ on wildlife conservation projects and serves as a speaker for Zoetis, MSD, and Vet Equipment on infectious diseases and veterinary oncology. He is also the co-founder and president of the Vietnam Youth Vet Network, which connects young Vietnamese veterinarians globally to address key issues in veterinary medicine.
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Indonesia Ministry of Environment and Forestry
My name is Fitriani Salih, and I am a 29-year-old civil servant at the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, where I have worked since April 2024. Prior to this, I spent four years as an animal health worker at the Kupang Animal Husbandry Training Center from February 2019 to March 2024. Through this program, I aim to significantly contribute to wildlife conservation in Indonesia.
Dr. / Senior Lecturer Universiti Malaysia Sabah
Sylvia is a Senior Lecturer in Microbiology with over 10 years of experience at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Sabah. She holds a PhD in Medical Sciences from Kyoto University and specializes in infectious diseases, microbial pathogenesis, and biosafety protocols. Her research focuses on infectious disease transmission, diagnostics, and biosafety strategies to prevent and control outbreaks.
In 2020, during the pandemic lockdown, she led a team to establish a Covid-19 PCR Testing Laboratory funded by the Sabah State Government, overseeing its operation until early 2023 when demand for testing declined. Sylvia is dedicated to advancing the One Health approach, integrating human, animal, and environmental health. She has published in peer-reviewed journals and contributes to multidisciplinary research projects addressing health challenges in Sabah. As an educator, she is passionate about mentoring students and equipping them with the skills to navigate the complex relationships between microbes and health.
Field Study Coordinator Institute Pasture du Cambodge
I am Thavry, an epidemiologist currently pursuing a Master of Science in Epidemiology at the School of Public Health. My academic journey began with a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, which enhanced my analytical skills for public health research. I then completed my first master’s degree at the Royal University of Phnom Penh, focusing on the diet and reproductive phenology of the cave nectar bat in Southern Cambodia.
As a Field Study Coordinator at the Institut Pasteur du Cambodge, I gained hands-on experience in zoonotic diseases and biodiversity conservation. I have also participated in various international training courses and workshops, further enhancing my epidemiology expertise across Southeast Asia and the USA. My passion lies in integrating biodiversity knowledge with public health to promote sustainable development and conservation efforts. I am committed to using my skills to address pressing health challenges and foster ecological balance.
Assistant researcher/ PhD candidate Jiangsu Institute of Parasitic Diseases/ National Institute of Parasitic Diseases Chinese CDC
Lu Liu is an assistant researcher at the Jiangsu Institute of Parasitic Diseases, P.R. China. She adopts "One Health" approach to schistosomiasis prevention and control, conducting field surveys of intermediate hosts such as snails, analyzing wildlife feces, and monitoring disease prevalence in human populations. As a Ph.D. candidate in Epidemiology and Statistics at the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, her research focuses on the spatial epidemiology of neglected tropical diseases. She utilizes spatial and spatiotemporal models, along with remote sensing analysis, to investigate the epidemiology and ecology of schistosomiasis and Clonorchiasis. A member of the PPLI, she is eager to collaborate with interdisciplinary researchers to advance the ultimate goal of eliminating neglected tropical diseases in Asia.
Veterinary Department, Faculty of Agriculture National University of Lao
I am a researcher and educator with expertise in wildlife conservation and zoonotic diseases. With a foundation in veterinary science, I have been actively involved in projects centered on One Health and biosecurity, particularly in Southeast Asia. Recently, I completed a 2024 SEAOHUN Fellowship with WCS Vietnam, where I enhanced my knowledge of illegal wildlife trade routes and zoonotic disease transmission. Currently, I teach at the National University of Laos and work to incorporate One Health principles into the curriculum, with the goal of advancing wildlife conservation and veterinary education.
Director of One Health Wildlife Conservation Society
Amanda Fine is the Director of One Health at the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS). She is a veterinarian with a PhD in epidemiology and has spent most of her career working in the field of wildlife conservation. Amanda has studied brucellosis, zoonotic parasites, bovine TB at the wildlife/livestock interface, and led projects focused on grassland conservation, emerging infectious diseases, and building local capacity for one health surveillance and response. Amanda currently serves on the Advisory Committee of the FAO/WOAH Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) Global Eradication Programme and is part of the Science for Nature and People Partnership (SNAPP) working group on African Swine Fever in Southeast Asia.
Regional Technical Advisor Wildlife Conservation Society
Emily Denstedt, a Canadian veterinarian, supports the WCS Health Program in the Greater Mekong and South Asia. She holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Guelph and a Master of Public Health (MPH). Emily has worked with both domestic and wild species in North America, Africa, and Southeast Asia. While completing her MPH, she worked with Docs4GreatApes and Gorilla Doctors in Rwanda, building capacity in frontline healthcare workers. Since joining WCS in 2019, she has developed wildlife health surveillance networks in Laos through WildHealthNet. In 2022, she became Regional Technical Advisor for WCS in the Greater Mekong and South Asia, continuing her work in Vientiane, Laos, with a focus on conservation medicine and One Health.
Regional Project Coordinator- Pandemic Prevention Leadership Initiative (PPLI) Wildlife Conservation Society- Health
Dibesh Karmacharya holds a degree in Conservation Biology from Wayne State College, USA, and a PhD in Conservation and Microbiome Genetics from Griffith University, Australia. He has worked as a research scientist at Caliper Lifesciences and promoted genomics for GE Healthcare. He founded the Center for Molecular Dynamics Nepal (CMDN) and Intrepid Nepal Pvt. Ltd., leading projects such as the Nepal Tiger Genome Project, which established the country's first wild tiger genetic database. He also served as Principal Investigator for PREDICT Nepal and founded BIOVAC Nepal for vaccine research. Currently, he is a senior research fellow at the University of Queensland and the Regional Project Coordinator for WCS’s Pandemic Prevention Leadership Initiative, focusing on One Health and Conservation Genetics.
Director and Epidemiologist EpiEcos
Dr. Terra Kelly, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACZM, is a wildlife veterinarian and epidemiologist at EpiEcos, specializing in the intersection of animal, human, and environmental health. She has led global projects over the past two decades, including her role as Technical Director of USAID’s One Health Workforce-Next Generation, collaborating with universities in Africa and Southeast Asia to train One Health professionals. She also served as Deputy Director of USAID’s Poultry Innovation Lab, using genomics to improve disease resistance in chickens in Ghana and Tanzania. Dr. Kelly has worked on USAID’s PREDICT-2 project in Ghana, strengthening disease surveillance and detection of zoonotic pathogens. She continues to address wildlife health and conservation through projects focused on disease surveillance and early detection of health threats. Dr. Kelly holds a DVM from Colorado State University and a PhD in Epidemiology from the University of California, Davis.
Assistant Professor, Veterinary Epidemiology Department of Population Health and Reproduction School of Veterinary Medicine University of California- Davis
Pranav is a veterinary epidemiologist with a research interest in the ecology of emerging infectious diseases. His expertise lies in the mathematical modeling of infectious diseases of wildlife, livestock, and humans. Pranav's recent research investigates environmental factors associated with the distribution of zoonotic pathogens in animal populations using innovative machine learning approaches. He also has experience in large-scale agent-based models to quantify mechanisms of transmission for livestock pathogens and optimize mitigation strategies.
One Health Team Leader One Health Team Leader
Ms. Nguyen Thi Thanh Nga is the One Health Team Leader at the Wildlife Conservation Society, Viet Nam Program, with over 10 years of experience in zoonotic virus surveillance. She designs and implements strategies to detect viruses with pandemic potential at human-wildlife interfaces, including both biological and behavioral surveillance. Currently, she leads efforts to assess risks along the wildlife supply chain, conducting surveillance at farms, rescue centers, and parks. Ms. Nga uses findings to raise awareness among law enforcement and stakeholders about the risks of wildlife trade and has influenced government policies to curb wildlife trade and consumption to prevent future pandemics.
Director of Animal Health and Conservation EpiEcos / CuriOdyssey
Kate Sulzner (DVM, MPVM) is a wildlife veterinarian specializing in epidemiology and conservation management, with over 20 years of experience in wildlife research, conservation, and One Health initiatives. She currently serves as Director of Animal Health and Conservation at a Bay Area wildlife center and is a member of the American Zoo Association's Wildlife Trafficking Alliance. Kate also leads EcoVet Global, a project focused on developing health and conservation solutions with underserved communities, particularly empowering women. She enjoys collaborating across sectors to inspire innovative ideas for conservation and One Health.
Consultant EpiEcos
Carrie McNeil, DVM, MPH, brings 20 years of experience in biosecurity, emergency readiness, veterinary medicine, and public health to her work in global health security. Currently a One Health Specialist at Ending Pandemics and a consultant with ProjectECHO, she has led biorisk management projects at Sandia National Laboratories and co-designed the PREP™ tabletop exercise platform. As a CDC Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer, she managed outbreak investigations and research, and her emergency response roles include working with the CDC and National Disaster Medical Service. Carrie holds an MPH in Global Environmental Health from Emory University and a DVM from UC Davis.
Health Senior Officer- Wildlife Health Program WCS Laos
My name is Phonesavanh Milavong, and I hold a bachelor’s degree in Biology from the National University of Laos (2015). I began working with WCS's One Health program right after graduation, first as a Project Assistant for WCS/EU LACANET-One Health Surveillance, then as Project Officer for WCS/DTRA Wildlife Health Surveillance Network, and now as Health Senior Officer for the WCS/DOS project. In my role, I support the establishment of a national wildlife health surveillance network in Laos, conduct field surveillance, and provide training on data management and biosecurity for government agencies to detect and sample wildlife events.
National wildlife health surveillance network coordinator - Wildlife Health Program WCS Laos
Souchinda Phouangsouvanh, National Wildlife Health Surveillance Network Coordinator, holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science from the National University of Laos (2017). She began her career as an administrative and finance officer for the OIE-DLF Foot and Mouth Disease Control Project (2017-2019). Currently, she coordinates wildlife health surveillance activities for the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) in Lao PDR. Her role involves developing and implementing standard operating procedures, now part of national policy and law, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders to monitor wildlife health and prevent zoonotic disease spread.
Project Officer – Wildlife Health Team WCS Laos
"My responsibility, their survival" guides my work in wildlife conservation.
I am Chanthaphone Singvongsa, a veterinarian and Project Officer for WCS Laos' Wildlife Health team. I coordinate national wildlife health surveillance with government and partners, organize field activities, and assist with meetings, workshops, and training. I manage supplies and equipment for fieldwork, contribute to wildlife health data collection, and help with budget planning and implementation. Additionally, I assist in analyzing wildlife trade value chains, complete field and donor reports, and provide translation and administrative support for the Project Coordinator.
Program Officer - One Health Team WCS Viet Nam
I completed MD in Preventive Medicine at Hanoi University in 2019 and has more than 7 years of experience working as a project officer/assistant for many projects/programs related to medicine area. I also have almost 2 years with WCS Viet Nam as a Program Officer of Health Team which focus on zoonotic disease control and prevention.
Science & Tech Unit Senior Coordinator WCS Indonesia
After completing her PhD on the role of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi in strengthening soil structure in a pristine riparian system in Northern Italy, Ulfah has worked with WCS Indonesia for over seven years in the Science & Tech Unit. Starting as a data analyst, she now leads the unit in strengthening science-based approaches across WCS programs. Her team also supports capacity building through the Research Fellowship Program with Indonesia's Ministry of Environment and Forestry, mentoring young Indonesian students. Her research focuses on protected area management, combating illegal wildlife trade, zoonotic disease threats, and conservation impact measurement. Ulfah is highly skilled in data analysis, especially using R, and regularly conducts workshops for WCS staff and partners. Her expertise includes generalized models (GAM, GLM, GLS), occupancy analysis, and propensity score matching.
One Health Program Senior Coordinator Wildlife Conservation Society
A veterinarian by training and a wildlife biologist. I have been working in wildlife conservation in Indonesia for more than 15 years now. In 2009 to 2013, started off my career as a wildlife veterinarian for orangutan rehabilitation center in East Kalimantan and long-tailed macaque breeding facility and research contract laboratory in Riau Island. In 2014, I took my MRes degree in Wildlife Conservation from the University of Southampton with in-depth research in habitat use of the white rhinoceros in Matobo Hills National Park, Zimbabwe. After returning to Indonesia in 2015, I joined the Zoological Society of London - Indonesia Program as Sumatran Tiger Protection Coordinator before joining the Wildlife Conservation Society - Indonesia Program in 2017 and currently serve as the One Health Program Senior Coordinator. My area of interest is conservation of endangered wildlife species especially if there is health or disease aspect involved.
Senior Manager for Wildlife Trade and Policy Program (WTP) WCS Indonesia Program
Sofi leads the Countering Wildlife Trafficking (CWT) efforts at the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Indonesia Program. She manages the WTP program to support the Indonesian government in strengthening law enforcement, policy reform, and implementing international conventions like CITES and CBD. She provides strategic and operational guidance, fostering partnerships with government agencies and other stakeholders.
With a degree in Environmental and Natural Resources Management from Bogor Agricultural University (IPB), Sofi has over 18 years of experience in forest and wildlife policy. She has played a key role in policy reforms, such as revising the country's protected species list and Conservation Act.
Before joining WCS in 2015, Sofi coordinated programs at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Jakarta, focusing on forest and wildlife crime. She also spent eight years as a researcher at the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR), studying international cooperation in tackling illegal logging through anti-corruption and anti-money laundering approaches, and governance of REDD+.
Country Director Wildlife Conservation Society- Vietnam
Over the past 30 years, Hoang Thuy has applied behavior change approaches in both human and animal health sectors across various cultural settings to promote preventive practices. Her international development work spans improving human health services, mitigating avian influenza risks, and addressing illegal wildlife trade. For the past nine years, she has led the WCS Viet Nam Program, collaborating with law enforcement, research institutions, media, and civil society to combat wildlife trafficking and restore wildlife populations. Thuy also builds capacity, influences legal frameworks, and leads joint actions against wildlife crime. She will oversee this project in Viet Nam, coordinating with local partners and government agencies, while ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables and reports.
Global Disease Biology University of California- Davis
Christopher is an Undergraduate in the Global Disease Biology at University of California-Davis. He has volunteered with Dr. McNeil on emergency response exercises over the past year. He intends to pursue a doctorate degree in epidemiology or disease ecology.