Gidona Goodman

Gidona Goodman is a Lecturer in Wildlife Health and Conservation Medicine at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh, since 2018. With roles at the university since 1999, she has extensive experience in clinical duties at the Small Animals Exotic Animal and Wildlife Unit, Edinburgh Zoo, and conservation projects like the Scottish beaver reintroduction.

• Research Focus: Avian wildlife health, zoonoses, and conservation medicine.
• Teaching: BVM&S courses in conservation medicine, online MVetScie programs, and Home Office wildlife training.
• Collaborations: European Association of Zoo and Wildlife Veterinarians, British Veterinary Zoological Society.

Her work emphasizes field techniques, disease monitoring, and training local scientists. Publications include studies on avian influenza outbreaks in seabirds and wildlife reintroduction strategies.