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Brian SzekelyMS Candidate, Conservation Medicine |
Education
| 2003 | Bachelor of Arts Washington University in St. Louis St. Louis, Missouri |
Brief Bio
I am interested in conservation management of endangered species through the use of bioinformatics, microbiological, and behavioral ecological studies. I strongly feel that a holistic approach to conducting research is key to determine ecological problems and their subsequent solutions. I spend my time as a snowboarder, hiker, triathlete, and a listener of all types of music.
Research Project Involvement
- Collecting data using non-invasive methods (thermal imaging, observation, and fecal cortisol measurements) on baseline physiological status with subsequent analysis using gel electrophoresis
- The Impacts of research and tourism on the health of the chimpanzee populations of the Rubondo Island and Mahale Mountain National Parks of Tanzania
Professional Experience
| 2006 | Research Support Technician Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology Department Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA |
| 2004-2006 | Environmental Scientist EnviroBusiness Consulting Burlington, Massachusetts |
| 2003 | Canid Ecology Field Technician Yellowstone National Park Silvergate, Montana |
| 1998-2001 | Research Technician NINDS at the National Institutes of Health Bethesda, Maryland |
Research Interests
- Conservation Medicine and Public Health
- Emerging Infectious Diseases
- Endangered Species Management