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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)

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