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Dr. Rebecca Poulson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Population Health at the University of Georgia's College of Veterinary Medicine, affiliated with the Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study. She holds a BS in Biology from Cornell University (2001) and a PhD in Infectious Diseases from the University of Georgia (2016). Her research focuses on viral pathogens in wildlife, particularly influenza, paramyxoviruses, and orbiviruses, with an emphasis on their ecology, epidemiology, and evolution. Key interests include viral persistence in natural environments, migration-driven pathogen spread, and conservation implications of wildlife diseases.
- Education:
- Bachelor of Science (2001), Cornell University, Biology
- Doctor of Philosophy (2016), University of Georgia, Infectious Diseases
Dr. Poulson's work addresses critical questions such as the movement of viruses with migratory hosts, mechanisms of viral persistence, and surveillance strategies for emerging pathogens. Recent projects include studies on avian influenza persistence in wetlands, viral spread in shorebirds, and rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus 2 in lagomorphs.
Her research integrates field studies, genomic analysis, and experimental infections to understand disease dynamics in wildlife populations. Notable contributions include investigations into the intercontinental spread of H5N1 influenza and the role of wild birds as reservoirs for viral pathogens.
Dr. Poulson collaborates extensively on interdisciplinary projects, emphasizing One Health approaches to combat zoonotic diseases. She has published widely in journals such as Nature Communications, Emerging Infectious Diseases, and Viruses, and contributes to global efforts to monitor and mitigate avian influenza outbreaks.
