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Dr. Adele Turzillo is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Animal and Avian Sciences at the University of Maryland. She has held leadership roles in academia and federal agencies, including serving as Professor and Head of Animal Science at Penn State University (2020-2024) and Director of the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Division of Animal Systems (2013-2019). Her expertise spans reproductive biology, endocrinology, and academic administration.
- Education:
- Postdoctoral training: Colorado State University
- Ph.D. in Reproductive Physiology: Cornell University
- B.A. in Biological Sciences: Cornell University
Her research focuses on ovarian follicular development and pituitary gonadotropin synthesis using cattle and sheep as models. Professional highlights include leadership at the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine, where she co-authored an animal biotechnology risk assessment, and roles at the World Wildlife Fund and USDA. She has extensive teaching experience in physiology, endocrinology, and communication of scientific information.
Dr. Turzillo’s career demonstrates a blend of academic leadership, federal program management, and applied research in animal health and production systems.
