Wildlife Health Research Highlights

Through a comprehensive program involving biomedical and ecological expertise and capabilities, the USGS National Wildlife Health Center is a leader in developing research solutions to the most deadly wildlife diseases, such as avian influenza, white-nose syndrome in bats, and other emerging diseases that have devastated wildlife populations around the world and pose significant public health and economic risks. This includes playing a key role in detecting novel pathogens, developing rapid diagnostic tests, conducting surveillance, and designing methods to control these diseases.

Here we highlight selected current research at the USGS National Wildlife Health Center.