Publications
- Pathogen Surveillance in Herpetofaunal Populations: Guidance on study design, sample collection, biosecurity, and intervention strategies
- Investigating Amphibian and Reptile Mortalities: A practical guide for wildlife professionals
Sampling Design
Center member Dr. Matt Gray is a disease ecologist with expertise in amphibian pathogens. He has led workshops on designing surveillance studies for herpetofaunal pathogens, best practices for sample collection and decontamination, and necropsy procedures. View more information on his Design and Analysis of Pathogen Surveillance Studies or a “Salamander sampling” video.
Biosafety Considerations
- Biosafety Program at the University of Tennessee
Brian Ranger (Biological Safety Officer)
336 Ellington Plant Sciences, Knoxville, TN 37996
865-974-5547; utbiosafety@utk.edu
- Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee