Rebecca A Cole
Rebecca Cole is the Section Head of the Parasitology Laboratory in the Laboratory Sciences Branch at the USGS National Wildlife Health Center.
Rebecca earned her PhD in Pathobiology from Auburn University, Alabama with a research focus in parasitology. Most of her research has focused on invasive or introduced parasites and parasites of invasive species.
Professional Experience
Research Zoologist, National Wildlife Health Center
Education and Certifications
Ph.D Pathobiology/Parasitology, Auburn University, AL 1994
MSc Biology, Murray State University, Murray KY, 1987
B.A. Biology Minor Chemistry, Maryville College, Maryville, TN
Science and Products
Acanthocephaliasis
Emerging diseases in southern sea otters
The identification and characteristics of Echinoparyphium rubrum (Cort. 1914) new comb. (Trematoda, Echinostomatidae) based on experimental evidence of the life cycle
Helminth parasites of the bald eagle, Haliaeetus leucocephalus, in Florida
Acanthocephala of the bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) in North America
New records with examples of potential host colonization events for hypopi (Acari: Hypoderatidae) from birds
The risk of disease and threats to the wild population. Special Issue: Conservation and Management of the Southern Sea Otter
Helminth parasites of the osprey, Pandion haliaetus, in North America
Bothrigaster variolaris (Trematoda: Cyclocoelidae) infection in two Florida snail kites (Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus)
First report of an hypopus (Acari: Hypoderatidae) from a jaeger (Aves: Charadriiformes: Stercorariidae)
Non-USGS Publications**
**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.
Science and Products
Acanthocephaliasis
Emerging diseases in southern sea otters
The identification and characteristics of Echinoparyphium rubrum (Cort. 1914) new comb. (Trematoda, Echinostomatidae) based on experimental evidence of the life cycle
Helminth parasites of the bald eagle, Haliaeetus leucocephalus, in Florida
Acanthocephala of the bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) in North America
New records with examples of potential host colonization events for hypopi (Acari: Hypoderatidae) from birds
The risk of disease and threats to the wild population. Special Issue: Conservation and Management of the Southern Sea Otter
Helminth parasites of the osprey, Pandion haliaetus, in North America
Bothrigaster variolaris (Trematoda: Cyclocoelidae) infection in two Florida snail kites (Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus)
First report of an hypopus (Acari: Hypoderatidae) from a jaeger (Aves: Charadriiformes: Stercorariidae)
Non-USGS Publications**
**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.