The USGS Ecosystems Mission Area brings you Outstanding in the Field, a series of stories about our science, our adventures, and our efforts to better understand our fish and wildlife and the ecosystems that support them.
M. Camille Hopkins, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVPM
Camille is the Wildlife Disease Specialist for the Ecosystems Mission Area. At USGS headquarters, Camille coordinates national science efforts related to aquatic and terrestrial wildlife disease. She serves as the primary USGS headquarters staff member for national coordination of aquatic and terrestrial wildlife disease surveillance and research policies, plans, and programs. In that ro
Education and Certifications
B.S. Biology (Animal Physiology). Cornell University
D.V.M. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Mississippi State University
M.S. Veterinary Medical Sciences (Wildlife Epidemiology). Mississippi State University
Ph.D. Disease Ecology. Virginia Tech
DACVPM Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine
Honors and Awards
2020 Eugene M. Shoemaker Award for Communications Product Excellence (USGS Response to CWD)
USGS Excellence in Leadership Award (COVID-19 Response Team)
STAR Award, USGS (Multiple Years)
Performance Awards, USGS (Multiple Years)
Science and Products
Fish & Wildlife Disease: Coral Diseases
Fish & Wildlife Disease: Small Mammal Disease
Fish & Wildlife Disease: White-Nose Syndrome
Chronic Wasting Disease
Fish & Wildlife Disease: Avian Disease
Fish & Wildlife Disease: Reptile Disease
Fish & Wildlife Disease: Marine Mammals
Fish & Wildlife Disease: Wild Fish Diseases
Diseases We Study
Fish & Wildlife Disease: Amphibian Diseases
2020 CARES Act
The USGS Ecosystems Mission Area brings you Outstanding in the Field, a series of stories about our science, our adventures, and our efforts to better understand our fish and wildlife and the ecosystems that support them.
U.S. Geological Survey science to support wildlife disease management
Future directions to manage wildlife health in a changing climate
Proceedings of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza and Wild Birds Webinar Series, August 2–5, 2021
Highly pathogenic avian influenza is an emerging disease threat to wild birds in North America
Assessing the risks posed by SARS-CoV-2 in and via North American bats — Decision framing and rapid risk assessment
Chronic wasting disease—Research by the U.S. Geological Survey and partners
U.S. Geological Survey response to chronic wasting disease
Prepublication communication of research results
U.S. Geological Survey response to white-nose syndrome in bats
Chronic wasting disease—Status, science, and management support by the U.S. Geological Survey
Batrachochytrium salamandriovrans (Bsal) in Appalachia—Using scenario building to proactively prepare for a wildlife disease outbreak caused by an invasive amphibian chytrid fungus
USGS microbiome research
Science and Products
Fish & Wildlife Disease: Coral Diseases
Fish & Wildlife Disease: Small Mammal Disease
Fish & Wildlife Disease: White-Nose Syndrome
Chronic Wasting Disease
Fish & Wildlife Disease: Avian Disease
Fish & Wildlife Disease: Reptile Disease
Fish & Wildlife Disease: Marine Mammals
Fish & Wildlife Disease: Wild Fish Diseases
Diseases We Study
Fish & Wildlife Disease: Amphibian Diseases
2020 CARES Act
The USGS Ecosystems Mission Area brings you Outstanding in the Field, a series of stories about our science, our adventures, and our efforts to better understand our fish and wildlife and the ecosystems that support them.
The USGS Ecosystems Mission Area brings you Outstanding in the Field, a series of stories about our science, our adventures, and our efforts to better understand our fish and wildlife and the ecosystems that support them.