Kristin Warren

Professor Kristin Warren serves as Professor in Wildlife, Zoological and Conservation Medicine and Section Head of the Conservation Medicine Program at Murdoch University's School of Veterinary Medicine. With over two decades of experience, she leads international research on threatened wildlife health within ecological frameworks to directly support species conservation recovery efforts across Australia and globally.

Her research integrates veterinary science with conservation biology, specializing in Wildlife Medicine, Conservation Medicine, and Wildlife Population Health. She develops interdisciplinary approaches to diagnose health threats in endangered species while considering ecosystem dynamics, habitat pressures, and human-wildlife interfaces to create actionable conservation strategies.

Professor Warren's distinguished honors include:

• Diplomate of the European College of Zoological Medicine (2011)
• Appointed Member of IUCN/SSC Translocation Specialist Group (2001)
• Appointed Member of IUCN/SSC Wildlife Health Specialist Group (2002)
• Member of the Zoological Parks Authority Board for Perth Zoo (2022)

She actively mentors students and staff within the Conservation Medicine Program, supervising research that bridges clinical veterinary practice with field conservation. Her leadership drives collaborative projects with governmental agencies, NGOs, and international partners to implement evidence-based wildlife health interventions. The program operates within Murdoch University's Centre for Terrestrial Ecosystem Science and Sustainability, conducting field studies and laboratory analyses to address emerging diseases and environmental stressors impacting vulnerable species.