معرفی
Dr. Michael J. Yabsley is a Professor with a joint faculty position at the University of Georgia's College of Veterinary Medicine and the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources. His expertise lies in wildlife diseases, parasitology, and One Health approaches. He investigates zoonotic pathogens and their roles in wildlife, domestic animals, and human health.
Education:
- BS, Clemson University (1997)
- MS, Clemson University (2000)
- PhD, University of Georgia (2004)
- Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society (2010)
Research Interests: Dr. Yabsley focuses on wildlife diseases, particularly ticks and tick-borne pathogens, guinea worm ecology, raccoon roundworm, and bird parasites. He emphasizes One Health strategies to understand disease dynamics across species and ecosystems.
Recent Research Trends: His articles highlight emerging pathogens in wildlife, including zoonotic parasites like Baylisascaris and Sarcoptes, as well as the spread of invasive ticks like Haemaphysalis longicornis. He also explores the impact of environmental factors on disease transmission.
Diagnostic and Professional Involvement: He provides diagnostic support for wildlife cases via the SCWDS and is active in professional organizations. His work bridges veterinary, ecological, and public health domains.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study (SCWDS) and the Warnell School, focusing on wildlife disease surveillance and One Health initiatives.
