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Professor David Phalen is a veterinary scientist and academic at the University of Sydney's Faculty of Veterinary Science. He holds academic positions including Director of the Wildlife Health and Conservation Centre and Avian Reptile and Exotic Pet Hospital. His expertise spans exotic animal medicine, wildlife pathology, and conservation biology. Phalen earned a B.A. from the University of Chicago, a DVM from Cornell University, and a PhD in Pathobiology from Texas A&M University. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Avian Specialty).
Research interests focus on infectious, toxicological, and nutritional diseases of wildlife and exotic species, alongside conservation ecology. He teaches exotic pet husbandry and wildlife medicine to veterinary students, coordinating the Small Animal Practice A unit. His work integrates clinical practice with field research, addressing threats to endangered species like koalas and Christmas Island reptiles.
Phalen’s recent publications emphasize emerging viral pathogens in birds, koala health challenges, and wildlife disease ecology. He has contributed to over 150 peer-reviewed articles, books, and conference papers. Media engagements include discussions on bushfire impacts on wildlife and koala conservation strategies. Key projects involve koala health hubs, wildlife disease diagnostics, and population studies of threatened species.
Notable grants include funding for koala health initiatives and wildlife disease investigations. Phalen collaborates with organizations like WIRES and international bodies, advancing wildlife health through interdisciplinary approaches.
