Laura Adamovicz
Senior Research Scientist
University of Illinois
Clinical Sensitivity of Fungal Diagnostics for the Detection of Nannizziopsis guarroi
F10 SC (Benzalkonium Chloride and Polyhexanide) Disinfection Against Nannizziopsis guarroi
Eastern Box Turtle Health and Disease: A Comprehensive Review
Emydomyces testavorans: Review and Update
Utilization of SIRS scoring system as a prognostic indicator in Oryctolagus cuniculus
Laura is a wildlife veterinarian and a senior research scientist with the Wildlife Epidemiology Laboratory at the University of Illinois. She is a 2012 graduate of the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine and obtained her PhD in epidemiology from the University of Illinois in 2019. Her research focuses on improving health assessment and conservation strategies for wild reptiles and amphibians.
Senior Research Scientist
University of Illinois
Clinical Sensitivity of Fungal Diagnostics for the Detection of Nannizziopsis guarroi
F10 SC (Benzalkonium Chloride and Polyhexanide) Disinfection Against Nannizziopsis guarroi
Eastern Box Turtle Health and Disease: A Comprehensive Review
Emydomyces testavorans: Review and Update
Utilization of SIRS scoring system as a prognostic indicator in Oryctolagus cuniculus
Laura is a wildlife veterinarian and a senior research scientist with the Wildlife Epidemiology Laboratory at the University of Illinois. She is a 2012 graduate of the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine and obtained her PhD in epidemiology from the University of Illinois in 2019. Her research focuses on improving health assessment and conservation strategies for wild reptiles and amphibians.
Maria Aguilar
PhD Student
LSU
Skin Microbiomes of Captive and Wild Populations of Red-Eye Tree Frogs and Lemur Tree Frogs
Consequences of Environmental Parameters on Two Captive Colonies of Tropical Tree Frogs
Holy Crap! Comparing the Digestibility of Commercial and Insect Diets in Northern Blue Tongue Skinks
Measuring Liver Vitamin A Concentrations in Red Eyed Tree Frogs Fed Different Diets
PhD Student
LSU
Skin Microbiomes of Captive and Wild Populations of Red-Eye Tree Frogs and Lemur Tree Frogs
Consequences of Environmental Parameters on Two Captive Colonies of Tropical Tree Frogs
Holy Crap! Comparing the Digestibility of Commercial and Insect Diets in Northern Blue Tongue Skinks
Measuring Liver Vitamin A Concentrations in Red Eyed Tree Frogs Fed Different Diets
Matt Allender
University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
Eastern Box Turtle Health and Disease: A Comprehensive Review
Emydomyces testavorans: Review and Update
I received by Bachelors of Science degree in Ecology, Ethology, and Evolution prior to completing veterinary school at the University of Illinois in 2004. I was in small animal practice for 2 years while completing a Masters of Science focusing on Conservation Medicine. I then went on to complete a three-year residency in Zoological Medicine at the University of Tennessee and Knoxville Zoo before finally returning to the University of Illinois to join the faculty in 2009. Concurrently, I completed a PhD in Wildlife Epidemiology investigating ranavirus in free-ranging chelonians in the US. Since that time, I have taught, provided clinical service, and performed research in the epidemiology of infectious and non-infectious diseases of free-ranging and managed wildlife. Currently, I am in a joint position as the Director of the Wildlife Epidemiology Lab at the University of Illinois and Director of Conservation Medicine and Science at Brookfield Zoo Chicago. I have authored/co-authored over 200 peer-reviewed articles and 250 national presentations on wildlife and zoological medicine.
University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
Eastern Box Turtle Health and Disease: A Comprehensive Review
Emydomyces testavorans: Review and Update
I received by Bachelors of Science degree in Ecology, Ethology, and Evolution prior to completing veterinary school at the University of Illinois in 2004. I was in small animal practice for 2 years while completing a Masters of Science focusing on Conservation Medicine. I then went on to complete a three-year residency in Zoological Medicine at the University of Tennessee and Knoxville Zoo before finally returning to the University of Illinois to join the faculty in 2009. Concurrently, I completed a PhD in Wildlife Epidemiology investigating ranavirus in free-ranging chelonians in the US. Since that time, I have taught, provided clinical service, and performed research in the epidemiology of infectious and non-infectious diseases of free-ranging and managed wildlife. Currently, I am in a joint position as the Director of the Wildlife Epidemiology Lab at the University of Illinois and Director of Conservation Medicine and Science at Brookfield Zoo Chicago. I have authored/co-authored over 200 peer-reviewed articles and 250 national presentations on wildlife and zoological medicine.
Nancy Alperson
Veterinarian
Belchertown Veterinary Hospital
GFAST to Differentiate Between Congestivie Heart Failure and Pneumonia in a Mouse
Dr. Alperson has a joint DVM and MS in Lab Animal Medicine. She works as a small animal vet in CT and MA and will see any pet that is legal in the state and can fit through the clinic door. She also is certified in acupuncture. She has two young adult sons and lives with her husband and many pets in Shrewsbury, MA. She and her older son run Zoe's Rocks together.
Veterinarian
Belchertown Veterinary Hospital
GFAST to Differentiate Between Congestivie Heart Failure and Pneumonia in a Mouse
Dr. Alperson has a joint DVM and MS in Lab Animal Medicine. She works as a small animal vet in CT and MA and will see any pet that is legal in the state and can fit through the clinic door. She also is certified in acupuncture. She has two young adult sons and lives with her husband and many pets in Shrewsbury, MA. She and her older son run Zoe's Rocks together.
Rod Arad
President
RAAM Innovative Veterinary solutions
Traditional Chinese Medicine hacks for Small Mammal medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine hacks for Small Mammal medicine (Repeat)
Axolotl 101
Dr Arad graduated from Kansas State Veterinary school and performed his exotic animal internship at the Animal house of Chicago. In 2019 he opened RAAM innovative veterinary solutions with his business partner, Jasmine Raymond. We offer mobile veterinary care to a variety of exotic animal and zoo species all over Massachusetts and New Hampshire. He lives in Massachusetts with his two cats Rolly and Moose and his two dogs Envy and Cole.
President
RAAM Innovative Veterinary solutions
Traditional Chinese Medicine hacks for Small Mammal medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine hacks for Small Mammal medicine (Repeat)
Axolotl 101
Dr Arad graduated from Kansas State Veterinary school and performed his exotic animal internship at the Animal house of Chicago. In 2019 he opened RAAM innovative veterinary solutions with his business partner, Jasmine Raymond. We offer mobile veterinary care to a variety of exotic animal and zoo species all over Massachusetts and New Hampshire. He lives in Massachusetts with his two cats Rolly and Moose and his two dogs Envy and Cole.
Lisa Auré
Exotic Animal Intern
Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alfort
Electrocardiographic study in rabbits with gastrointestinal stasis: a prospective study of 51 cases.
Exotic Animal Intern
Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alfort
Electrocardiographic study in rabbits with gastrointestinal stasis: a prospective study of 51 cases.
Marta Bakaj
Veterinary Student
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
Clinical Value of Blood Glucose Levels in a Large Population of Diseased Client-Owned Chelonians
Marta is a fourth-year veterinary student at Cornell University with an interest in zoological companion animal medicine. She has a passion for advancing the care of exotic animals and hopes to do so through board certification, practice ownership, and becoming a clinical professor. She and her partner, Joshua, have many pets including a dachshund (Joey), rabbits (Attila the Bun and Marilyn Bunroe), red eared slider (Tortimer), and California king snake (Elden) whom they adore.
Veterinary Student
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
Clinical Value of Blood Glucose Levels in a Large Population of Diseased Client-Owned Chelonians
Marta is a fourth-year veterinary student at Cornell University with an interest in zoological companion animal medicine. She has a passion for advancing the care of exotic animals and hopes to do so through board certification, practice ownership, and becoming a clinical professor. She and her partner, Joshua, have many pets including a dachshund (Joey), rabbits (Attila the Bun and Marilyn Bunroe), red eared slider (Tortimer), and California king snake (Elden) whom they adore.
Alexis Baker
Veterinary technician
Pet Hospital of Penasquitos
Establishing a Body Condition Scoring System for Bearded Dragons (Pogona vitticeps)
Veterinary technician
Pet Hospital of Penasquitos
Establishing a Body Condition Scoring System for Bearded Dragons (Pogona vitticeps)