Laura Adamovicz
Senior Research Scientist
University of Illinois
Fearsome Fungi: Onygenalean Fungal Infections in Reptiles
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
Fearsome Fungi: Onygenalean Fungal Infections in Reptiles
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.
Mitia Andrianina
Confiscation Protocols for Madagascar Tortoises
Veterinarian specializing in wildlife health and biodiversity conservation. Experience in field research, laboratory analysis, and the rehabilitation of confiscated tortoises. Skilled in veterinary care, health monitoring, and conservation project management.
Confiscation Protocols for Madagascar Tortoises
Veterinarian specializing in wildlife health and biodiversity conservation. Experience in field research, laboratory analysis, and the rehabilitation of confiscated tortoises. Skilled in veterinary care, health monitoring, and conservation project management.
Ryan Appleby
Assistant Professor of Diagnostic Imaging at the Ontario Veterinary College.
Completed residency at NC State in 2019.
Assistant Professor of Diagnostic Imaging at the Ontario Veterinary College.
Completed residency at NC State in 2019.
Jeffrey Applegate
Owner, Veterinarian
Nautilus Avian and Exotic Veterinary Specialists
Dr. Jeff Applegate is the founder and owner of Nautilus Avian and Exotics Veterinary Specialists in New Jersey.
He attended Virginia Tech for undergraduate studies in animal science and biology and Kansas State University for his veterinary education.
Following a small animal rotating internship at the Animal Medical Center in New York City he worked for almost 6 years as an exotic animal clinician at the Oakhurst Veterinary Hospital in New Jersey.
He then served as faculty at North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine in the Exotic Animal Medicine Service for five and a half years where he remains involved as adjunct faculty.
He very much enjoys teaching and looks forward to continuing teaching opportunities within the confines of private practice through community outreach events.
Dr. Applegate is a founding officer of the Honey Bee Veterinary Consortium (HBVC), in which he has served various leadership roles.
Owner, Veterinarian
Nautilus Avian and Exotic Veterinary Specialists
Dr. Jeff Applegate is the founder and owner of Nautilus Avian and Exotics Veterinary Specialists in New Jersey.
He attended Virginia Tech for undergraduate studies in animal science and biology and Kansas State University for his veterinary education.
Following a small animal rotating internship at the Animal Medical Center in New York City he worked for almost 6 years as an exotic animal clinician at the Oakhurst Veterinary Hospital in New Jersey.
He then served as faculty at North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine in the Exotic Animal Medicine Service for five and a half years where he remains involved as adjunct faculty.
He very much enjoys teaching and looks forward to continuing teaching opportunities within the confines of private practice through community outreach events.
Dr. Applegate is a founding officer of the Honey Bee Veterinary Consortium (HBVC), in which he has served various leadership roles.
Jeffrey Applegate
DVM, DACZM
Nautilus Avian and Exotics Veterinary Specialists
Blue Jay Veterinary Consulting
Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor
Exotic Animal Medicine Service, North Carolina State University
College of Veterinary Medicine
DVM, DACZM
Nautilus Avian and Exotics Veterinary Specialists
Blue Jay Veterinary Consulting
Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor
Exotic Animal Medicine Service, North Carolina State University
College of Veterinary Medicine