جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

Thomas R Overtonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Dairy Cattle Nutrition
• Transition Cow Management
• Metabolic Health of Dairy Cows
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Thomas R Overton serves as Department Chair and Professor of Dairy Nutrition and Management in the Department of Animal Science at Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS). He also directs PRO-DAIRY, an extension program focused on enhancing dairy farm profitability and efficiency in New York through research-based strategies for transition cow management. Education: Doctorate, University of Illinois, 1998 Master of Science, University of Illinois, 1994 Bachelor of Science, Cornell University, 1991 Dr. Overton's research centers on the transition period (late pregnancy to early lactation) in dairy cows—the most critical phase for health and productivity. His work integrates nutritional physiology with practical farm applications, targeting hypocalcemia management, protein supplementation strategies, inflammation control, and biomarker validation for metabolic health. This research directly informs his extension efforts through PRO-DAIRY, which delivers actionable knowledge to dairy producers and industry professionals. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2022-2024) reveals consistent emphasis on transition cow nutrition, with growing focus on metabolic analytics, precision feeding, and real-world herd management. His work bridges controlled studies at Cornell's Ruminant Center with observational research on commercial New York dairy farms. Scientific Awards: 2024 Nutrition Professionals Applied Dairy Research Award (American Dairy Science Association) 2010 CALS Extension/Outreach Team Award (PRO-DAIRY) 2007 Foundation Scholar Award (American Dairy Science Association) 2007 CALS Extension/Outreach Team Award Dr. Overton advises undergraduate and graduate students in Animal Science while leading PRO-DAIRY's extension initiatives. His program secures industry partnerships and grants focused on improving dairy farm sustainability through nutritional science. The July 2025 'Farm of the Future' showcase at Cornell's Ruminant Center exemplifies his commitment to translating research into practical innovation. He operates within Cornell's PRO-DAIRY program and the Cornell University Ruminant Center—a living laboratory for dairy technology testing—collaborating closely with industry stakeholders to address emerging challenges in dairy production.

William John Mossمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Infectious diseases
• Vaccine-preventable diseases
• Infectious disease epidemiology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

William John Moss is a Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, where he also holds joint appointments in International Health and Molecular Microbiology and Immunology. He serves as Executive Director of the International Vaccine Access Center (IVAC) and Deputy Director at the Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute. His work spans multiple centers including the Center for Global Health, Center for Humanitarian Health, and Johns Hopkins Vaccine Initiative. Dr. Moss earned his MD from Columbia University in 1984 and his MPH in 1995. As a pediatrician with subspecialty training in infectious diseases, he has conducted extensive field research across multiple countries including Ethiopia, Kenya, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe and India. His research focuses on the epidemiology and control of childhood infections in resource-poor settings, with particular emphasis on measles-HIV interactions, malaria transmission in southern Africa, serosurveillance for immunization programs, and care of HIV-infected children in rural Zambia. His recent work (2024-2025) demonstrates continued focus on measles epidemiology, malaria transmission dynamics, and vaccine implementation research, with numerous publications examining immunity gaps, human mobility patterns, and malaria vector biology in African settings. Scientific Awards: Wyeth-Lederle Vaccines and Pediatrics Young Investigator Award in Vaccine Development (1999-2001) Gustave J. Martin Innovative Research Fund Fellow (2001) Advising, Mentoring and Teaching Recognition Award (2007-2008) Dr. Moss leads multiple research projects including studies on HIV-infected children's immune reconstitution, malaria transmission dynamics in southern Zambia, and strengthening immunization systems through serosurveillance. His work bridges clinical medicine, epidemiology, and public health policy to address critical challenges in global infectious disease control.

Cornelia Betschمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Health Communication
• Planetary Health Behaviors
• Vaccination Behavior
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Cornelia Betsch serves as Director of the Institute for Planetary Health Behaviour (IPB) at the University of Erfurt, where she holds a professorship in Health Communication within the Faculty of Philosophy. She is responsible for the Master's program in Health Communication through the Department of Media and Communication Studies and leads the Health Communication Working Group at the Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine in Hamburg as an external position. Her interdisciplinary work bridges behavioral science, psychology, and public health to address critical global challenges. Habilitation (2006), University of Erfurt: 'The role of risk perception and risk communication in prevention decisions – the example of vaccination decisions' PhD (Dr. phil., summa cum laude, 2006), University of Heidelberg: 'Preference for intuition and deliberation– measurement and consequences of affect- and cognition based decision making' Diplom in Psychology (2002), University of Heidelberg Betsch's research focuses on understanding health and planetary health behaviors, particularly examining vaccination behavior, prudent antibiotic use, and climate-friendly actions. Her work extends globally, with investigations in various African countries on vaccination and antibiotic practices. She pioneered the influential COVID-19 Snapshot Monitoring (COSMO) and subsequently developed the Planetary Health Action Survey (PACE), large-scale studies that regularly track public knowledge, risk perception, protective behaviors, and trust during crises. Her research emphasizes applying behavioral and cultural insights to design effective policy frameworks and explanatory communication that promotes positive health behaviors. The 15 most recent articles showcase Betsch's research evolution toward integrating behavioral science with planetary health, climate action, and vaccine communication. Her work increasingly examines the psychological foundations of climate behavior while maintaining her established expertise in vaccine hesitancy and antimicrobial resistance. Recent publications demonstrate methodological diversity, including systematic reviews, meta-analyses, survey experiments, and large-scale monitoring datasets that bridge academic research with practical policy applications. German Psychology Prize (2021) Thuringian Research Prize (2022) Betsch has secured research funding from independent research organizations, ministries, and foundations to support her work on health communication and planetary health behavior. She serves as a scientific advisor to multiple organizations including the WHO Technical Advisory Group on Behavioral and Cultural Insights, Science Media Center Germany, and Museum für Naturkunde Berlin. At the Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine, she established the WHO Collaborating Center for Behavioral Research in Global Health, demonstrating her commitment to translating research into global health practice. Her engagement extends to policy advising, having served on the Corona Expert Council of the Federal Chancellery during the pandemic. As Director of the Institute for Planetary Health Behaviour, Betsch leads an interdisciplinary team applying social and behavioral science perspectives to planetary health and the climate crisis. The institute serves as a hub for research, education, and science communication at the intersection of human health and environmental sustainability. Her work through the IPB emphasizes Open Science principles and aims to understand the comprehensive factors influencing climate-friendly behavior to identify effective intervention points for policy development.

Daniel M. Parkerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهش

• Spatial Epidemiology
• Malaria Research
• Global Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Daniel M. Parker is a Research Professor in the Department of Public Health at the University of California, Irvine. He holds a Ph.D. and has conducted postdoctoral research at the Shoklo Malaria Research Unit (a joint program of Mahidol University and the University of Oxford). His work focuses on spatial epidemiology and spatial demography, particularly in the context of infectious diseases like malaria. He has contributed to global health initiatives addressing malaria elimination in Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, and Syria. His research integrates geographic information systems (GIS), demographic models, and community engagement to combat health challenges in conflict zones and refugee settings. Key areas of research include malaria epidemiology, mass drug administration strategies, and the health impacts of population displacement. He has authored over 20 peer-reviewed articles on topics such as spatial clustering of malaria, the effects of air raids on disease incidence, and the role of herd protection in malaria control. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to address complex health systems challenges in resource-limited settings. Education: Ph.D. in Public Health (2014) Affiliations: Shoklo Malaria Research Unit, Mahidol-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit Key Projects: Malaria Elimination Task Force in Eastern Myanmar, refugee health studies in Thailand-Myanmar border camps Dr. Parker’s research has informed policy on malaria control, including interventions targeting asymptomatic reservoirs and spatial analysis of disease hotspots. His work on the intersection of human migration and disease transmission highlights the need for holistic health approaches in conflict and displacement scenarios.

Shannon Neibergsمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Economics of Livestock Production and Management
• Auction Markets
• Agribusiness Employment
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Shannon Neibergs is an academic professional at Washington State University (WSU), serving as Director of the Western Center for Risk Management Education and Extension Specialist in the School of Economic Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from Texas A&M University (1993), an M.A. in Agricultural Economics from WSU (1987), and a B.S. in Animal Science from WSU (1983). Her research focuses on livestock production economics, auction market dynamics, and agribusiness employment strategies, with significant contributions to risk management education and sustainable agriculture. Notable honors include NACAA National and Regional Finalist awards for team newsletters (2010, 2008), a Faculty Member of the Year Award (University of Louisville, 1997), and multiple annual evaluation awards for service and research excellence. Her work bridges academic research with practical extension programs, addressing challenges in beef production systems, genomic selection tools, and rangeland management. Risk Management Education: Leads initiatives to help farmers navigate market uncertainties and policy changes. Livestock Economics: Specializes in production costs, crossbreeding impacts, and disease management economics. Regional Agriculture: Analyzes economic contributions of Washington's beef and dairy sectors through input-output models. Her advisory and collaborative efforts include managing the Western Center for Risk Management and contributing to the Beef Risk Control (BRD CAP) project. She collaborates with ranchers and policymakers to enhance agricultural resilience. Active in interdisciplinary teams such as the IMPACT Center and Transportation Research Group, her work emphasizes translating research into actionable solutions for agricultural stakeholders.

Michelle Cameronمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Evolutionary Anthropology
• Bioarchaeology
• Human Evolution
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Michelle Cameron is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Arts & Science. She joined the department in 2018 and specializes in skeletal biology and bioarchaeology, integrating skeletal analysis with archaeological and ecological evidence to study human adaptability across diverse environments. Her research explores how environmental and cultural contexts shape human biology through time, focusing on biocultural stressors and skeletal responses. She employs advanced methodologies including 3D modeling, biomechanical analyses, and spatial analysis frameworks to examine human adaptation to environmental challenges. Primary research regions: Africa (South Africa, Namibia, Lake Turkana), North America, Europe Key methodologies: Cross-sectional geometry, skeletal biomechanics, paleodiet reconstruction Dr. Cameron's publications demonstrate expertise in subsistence transitions (herding practices), human evolutionary morphology, and contemporary skeletal biology applications. She maintains active fieldwork programs in southern Africa while engaging in comparative studies across continents. Scientific Awards: SSHRC Insight Development Grant Connaught New Researcher Award Education: PhD, University of Cambridge (2017) As co-host of the YouTube series 'Humans in 5', she actively participates in science communication, distilling complex anthropological concepts into accessible five-minute segments.

• Ecological Epidemiology
• Wildlife Disease Dynamics
• Veterinary Epidemiology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Martin Lange is part of the Project Group Ecological Epidemiology within the Department of Ecological Modelling at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ). His research focuses on computational epidemiology, particularly in wildlife and livestock systems. Key areas include disease transmission dynamics, surveillance strategies, and the development of predictive models for infectious diseases like African Swine Fever (ASF) and Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVDV). Affiliations: UFZ, Department of Ecological Modelling; EcoEpi research group. Education: PhD in Veterinary Epidemiology (2013, TU Bergakademie Freiberg). Research interests span ecological epidemiology, wildlife disease control, and the application of agent-based and individual-based models to understand pathogen spread. Notable contributions include modeling ASF in wild boar populations and BVDV eradication strategies in Ireland. Awards: Received the 2018 UFZ-Wissenstransferpreis (shared with H.H. Thulke) and the Konrad-Bögel-Nachwuchsförderpreis for his doctoral work on eco-epidemiology of wild boar diseases. Also recognized at the DACh Epidemiologietagung 2011. Publications: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles since 2006, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to disease modeling and environmental systems. Recent work includes digital twin frameworks for biodiversity monitoring and Python-based model coupling tools like FINAM. Labs/Teams: Active in the EcoEpi group and contributes to projects like BioDT (Biodiversity Digital Twin) and CauSES (Causation in Social-Ecological Systems).

Jennifer W. Caceresمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Quality Improvement
• Patient Safety
• Medical Student Wellness
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jennifer W. Caceres, M.D., F.A.C.P., is Vice Dean for Medical Education and Professor of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine. She has held leadership roles in medical education and student affairs since joining FAU in 2014, previously serving at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine's Regional Campus (2008-2014). Her work focuses on career advising, wellness programs, and quality improvement initiatives. 1999: B.S. in Biology with Highest Honors, Rutgers University 2002: M.D., University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (articulated BA/MD program with Rutgers) 2002-2005: Internal Medicine Internship and Residency, New York Medical College at Saint Vincent's Catholic Medical Center Dr. Caceres specializes in Quality Improvement and Patient Safety , with research on reducing hospital readmissions, developing educational curricula for internal medicine residencies, and addressing medical student wellness. She also explores social media impacts and infectious disease policy . Her recent publications highlight trends in opioid overdose mortality , medical student wellbeing , cyberbullying , vaccine hesitancy , and innovative discharge protocols . These works span public health, clinical research, and educational interventions. Scientific Awards 2023 Faculty Talon Leadership Award, FAU 2023 Michael L. Friedland Educational Leadership Award, FAU Medicine 2021 Palm Beach County Medical Society Heroes in Medicine Finalist 2019 Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award 2016 Gold Humanism Honor Society Inductee 2014 University of Miami Teaching/Leadership Award 2011 Project Access Provider of the Year Dr. Caceres mentors medical students and residents in scholarly work, including peer-reviewed publications and national presentations. She also leads community initiatives like the Run for the Health of It, a 5K charitable event in Palm Beach County.

Beate Conradyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Infectious Disease Epidemiology
• Animal Health Economics
• Veterinary Public Health
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Beate Conrady is an Associate Professor in Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Animal Health Economics at the Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, where she joined in April 2021. She has been affiliated with the Centre for Sustainable Health (CSH) since May 2020. Previously, she led the working group on Epidemiology and Animal Health Economics at the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna for eight years. Her research focuses on the development and application of mathematical and economic models to assess prevention and intervention strategies for infectious diseases in veterinary and public health contexts. Key areas include zoonoses, cattle disease control, biosecurity, and One Health. She has extensive experience in international consultancy, including with EFSA, the Austrian Government, and European scientific networks. Beate's recent publications (2020–2024) demonstrate a strong emphasis on disease transmission modeling, surveillance systems, and economic evaluation of health interventions. Her work spans Salmonella, foot-and-mouth disease, Cryptosporidium, and vector-borne diseases, often employing advanced modeling techniques and large-scale data analysis. She has received more than 11 scientific awards for her contributions to infectious disease epidemiology and animal health economics. Consultant for European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) Member of international scientific committees (Med-Vet-Net, DISCONTOOLS) Principal investigator and consortium leader with over 7.5 million EUR in research funding, including more than 1 million EUR in third-party funds She is actively involved in editorial and peer-review activities for leading journals and contributes to policy development in animal health and zoonotic disease control.

• Dairy Science
• Animal Science
• Veterinary Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Justin Jenson serves as a Lecturer in the Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences Department within the S.J. and Jessie E. Quinney College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Utah State University. He concurrently holds the position of Dairy Youth Specialist in the university's Extension Programs, with primary responsibilities spanning Dairy Production, Animal & Dairy Veterinary Sciences, and Animal & Poultry Health outreach initiatives across Utah. His professional focus centers on applied dairy science and animal husbandry, emphasizing youth development programs in agricultural education. He develops extension curricula for 4-H and FFA dairy youth competitions while promoting best practices in dairy herd management, calf rearing, and poultry health protocols. His work bridges academic research with practical implementation for commercial dairy operations and agricultural educators. Dr. Jenson operates through Utah State University Extension, delivering statewide workshops on dairy production efficiency and youth livestock program development. His outreach coordinates with county extension offices to support dairy youth specialists and implement science-based management techniques for Utah's dairy industry, which ranks among the top milk-producing states nationally.

Matthew Ferrariمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Public Health
• Quantitative Epidemiology
• Population Ecology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Matthew Ferrari serves as Director of the Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics and Professor of Biology at Pennsylvania State University's Eberly College of Science. His research integrates mathematical and statistical approaches to address critical questions in infectious disease dynamics, with particular expertise in vaccine-preventable diseases like measles and rubella. He holds the distinguished position of Huck Career Development Professor, reflecting his significant contributions to interdisciplinary research at Penn State. Dr. Ferrari's research program focuses on developing mathematical and statistical tools to understand disease incidence patterns and the effects of heterogeneity in time and space. He emphasizes that 'models are only as good as the data upon which they are based,' leading him to work directly with ministries of health to design surveillance systems that efficiently allocate vaccination efforts for disease control and elimination. His work on measles dynamics in low and middle-income countries addresses why measles virus still kills over 100,000 children annually despite available vaccines, collaborating with the World Health Organization, Médecins Sans Frontières, US-CDC, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. His extensive publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on vaccine-preventable diseases, with recent work increasingly addressing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on routine immunization programs. Dr. Ferrari has developed statistical methods used by the WHO to estimate global measles mortality burden, analyzing time series as partially observed Markov processes to both estimate infection burden and fit dynamical transmission models. His research consistently bridges theoretical modeling with practical public health applications across numerous countries including China, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, India, Niger, Nigeria, Madagascar, Malawi, Pakistan, and Zambia. Director of the Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics Huck Career Development Professor Professor of Biology at Pennsylvania State University Active collaborator with WHO, CDC, Gates Foundation Dr. Ferrari leads multiple research initiatives including Data4Action, which has measured the pandemic's impact on local communities for two years. His work has been instrumental in developing evidence-based vaccination strategies and informing global health policy. He maintains an active presence in both academic and public health spheres, regularly contributing to policy discussions and media commentary on infectious disease dynamics.

Didier Raboissonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Animal Health Economics
• Ruminant Population Medicine
• Bioeconomic Modeling
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Didier Raboisson is a Full Professor in Ruminant Population Medicine and Animal Health Economics at the National Veterinary School of Toulouse (ENVT), France. Holding a DVM, MSc, PhD, and Diplomate status in the European College of Bovine Health Management (ECBHM), his career spans from clinical practice (2004-2006) to academic leadership at ENVT since 2006, progressing from contractual assistant to full professor in 2019. His educational credentials include a Doctor in Veterinary Medicine (2003), ruminant clinical internship (2005), MSc in Agricultural Socio-economics (2007), PhD in Institutional Economics (2011), and HDR accreditation (2017). His research pioneered the DairyHealthSimulator® (DHS®), a stochastic dynamic bioeconomic model optimizing dairy herd management under constraints like antimicrobial use. Key contributions address veterinary workforce shortages, disease cost analytics, and veterinary business models through innovative frameworks like the DODforD herd health approach. Raboisson's publication portfolio exceeds 75 international peer-reviewed papers, with recent work focusing on antimicrobial reduction strategies, lameness economics, and dairy cooperative development. His research demonstrates consistent interdisciplinary integration of veterinary science, economics, and stochastic modeling, particularly evident in the shift from descriptive disease cost analysis to utility-optimized decision frameworks. Scientific recognition includes: ECBHM Diplomate status (2011) HDR accreditation (2017) DHS® and App Qost® patents Academic editor roles at PlosOne and Frontiers in Veterinary Sciences As supervisor of 8 PhD students and 6 post-doctorates, Raboisson leads the VetEconomics research group while directing France's continuous training program in bovine population medicine. His grant portfolio exceeds €1.4 million from INRAE, Ministry for Agricultural Sovereignty, ANR, and EU programs. International collaborations span Cornell, Liverpool, and Indian institutions through CEFIPRA and Prezode initiatives, with policy impact evidenced by DGAL working group contributions on veterinary shortages and biosecurity.

Aaron A. Kingمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Theoretical Ecology
• Epidemiological Dynamics
• Evolutionary Biology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Aaron A. King, Ph.D. , is the Nelson G. Hairston Collegiate Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Complex Systems, and Mathematics at the University of Michigan and an External Professor at the Santa Fe Institute . He is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and a Biological Sciences Scholar at the University of Michigan. His research integrates mathematical modeling, statistical inference, and empirical data to study ecological and epidemiological systems. Education: Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, University of Arizona, 1999 M.A. in Mathematics, University of Hawai'i, 1992 B.A. summa cum laude in Mathematics, Rice University, 1989 Research Interests: Dr. King's lab focuses on the dynamics of ecological, epidemiological, and evolutionary systems . His work includes: Modeling host-pathogen systems (COVID-19, influenza, dengue, pertussis, cholera, malaria) Antibiotic resistance in hospital settings Statistical inference for ecological and epidemiological data Integration of genomic and epidemiological data Mathematical frameworks for understanding parasite infections and immune responses Scientific Awards: Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science Biological Sciences Scholar, University of Michigan Teaching and Mentorship: Dr. King teaches courses in Mathematical Ecology , Adaptive Systems , and Statistical Inference . He mentors graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, including Avinash Subramanian and Madeline Peters , and is affiliated with multiple interdisciplinary centers at the University of Michigan. Lab and Collaborations: He leads the King Laboratory of Theoretical Ecology & Evolution , which emphasizes reproducible research and rigorous theoretical approaches. The lab collaborates with institutions like the Santa Fe Institute and accepts students from programs such as Ecology & Evolutionary Biology , Applied & Interdisciplinary Mathematics , and Data Science .

Jim Sprinkleمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Animal Science
• Beef Cattle Production
• Livestock Genetics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jim Sprinkle is a Professor and Extension Specialist in Beef at the University of Idaho, affiliated with the Department of Animal, Veterinary and Food Sciences within the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. He is based at the Nancy M. Cummings Research, Extension & Education Center in Carmen, ID. Education: Ph.D., Texas A & M University M.S., Montana State University B.S., Brigham Young University A.S., Ricks College Dr. Sprinkle's research and extension work focuses on beef cattle production systems, with particular emphasis on nutrition, forage quality, and mineral status in range environments. His work bridges applied research and outreach to support sustainable livestock operations in Idaho and the Intermountain West. His publication on the mineral status of forage and range grass in Idaho reflects his focus on the intersection of rangeland health and cattle nutrition. This work contributes to broader efforts in optimizing herd health through improved forage management. As an Extension Specialist, Dr. Sprinkle plays a key role in translating scientific findings into practical guidance for producers, though specific awards or grants are not listed in the available text. He advises on beef production practices and supports extension programming through the University of Idaho, contributing to the mission of the land-grant institution in agricultural outreach and education. Dr. Sprinkle is actively engaged in research and extension activities, with no indication of retirement or reduced status.

Milo Wiltbankمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Reproductive Physiology
• Animal Science
• Endocrinology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Milo Wiltbank is a Professor of Reproductive Physiology & Management at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences. His research focuses on ovarian function in dairy cattle, particularly hormonal regulation of the corpus luteum and fertility improvement through timed artificial insemination (TAI). He joined the Endocrinology & Reproductive Physiology Program (ERP) in 1991 and currently teaches OBS&GYN 710 – Reproductive Endocrine Physiology and OBS&GYN 711 – Advanced Reproductive Endocrine Physiology . Education: B.S. and M.S. from Brigham Young University (1980/1982), Ph.D. from the University of Michigan (1987), followed by postdoctoral training at Colorado State University. Research emphasizes applied and basic studies on luteal physiology, prostaglandin regulation, and estradiol/progesterone-based TAI protocols. His work has pioneered methods to optimize pregnancy rates in dairy herds through hormonal management and follicular development manipulation. Over 278 publications highlight contributions to bovine reproductive science. Advising: Current Ph.D. student Autumn R. Joy and notable past advisees including Adam Beard, Rafael Reis Domingues, and Megan Mezera. Active in ERP Program committees and as a T32 faculty trainer. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with reproductive endocrinology teams at UW-Madison and global institutions, advancing technologies like ReBreed21 and high-fertility cycle models for livestock productivity.