Research programs

Amphibian Disease Program:  This program, led by Dr. Matthew Gray, focuses on i) the influences of land use on amphibian pathogen prevalence and transmission, and ii) the role of amphibians as potential hosts for pathogens that affect livestock and humans.  [MORE]

Diagnostic tests for Johne's Disease (Paratuberculosis): This program, led by Prof. C.A. Speer and Dr. S. Eda, has developed a novel ELISA for Johne’s disease, caused by Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP). Using this new ELISA, CWH researchers are now studying the prevalence of Johne’s disease in wild and free-ranging animals.  [MORE]

Dr. Hickling's research program focusses on applied projects investigating the spatial dynamics of a range of wildlife
diseases.   [MORE]

Dr. Henry's research program focusses on the effects of environmental contaminants on fish physiology and pathology.  [MORE]

Dr. Miller's research program research focuses on wildlife diseases and how their emergence and prevalence
are affected by human activity.  [MORE]

Dr. Muller’s research program emphasizes management and ecology of white-tailed deer and elk, deer damage management, wildlife physiology and nutrition, and conservation of non-game mammals.  [MORE]