Postdoctoral Research Awards 2023

The research of Ellen Haynes, a wildlife veterinarian and epidemiologist, is conducted under a One Health framework, examining infectious diseases that threaten human, domestic animal and wildlife health. As a postdoctoral research associate at the Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study in the College of Veterinary Medicine since June 2021, she has seamlessly integrated into a multi-disciplinary, collaborative research environment. Haynes is a talented and versatile investigator, undertaking microbiological laboratory investigations, live animal research and field epidemiological studies. Equally impressive is the diversity of project topics, including international research efforts involving the Guinea Worm Eradication Program, coordination of regional pathogen surveillance in wild snakes, and contributions to numerous additional research projects involving viral and parasitic diseases of wild mammals. A forward-thinking, meticulous researcher with a strong publication record and a gifted educator, she is a popular invited speaker for numerous student and professional groups as well as prestigious scientific meetings.