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Sharon K Taylor, DVM, PhD

Biography

Education

  • Ph.D. Wildlife (Diseases and Toxicology), Zoology and Physiology Department, University of Wyoming, 1998
  • D.V.M. College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, 1991
  • Pre-Veterinary Courses, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska, January 1986 - May 1987
  • B.S. Animal Science, Colorado State University, 1985

Professional Experience

  • Water, Environmental, and Ecosystems Division Chief, Bureau of Reclamation, Technical Service Center, Denver, CO, 2014-2016
  • Fisheries and Wildlife Resources Group Manager, Bureau of Reclamation, Technical Service Center, Denver, CO, July 2011 – December 2014
  • Division Chief, Environmental Contaminants Division, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Carlsbad Fish and Wildlife Office, Carlsbad, CA, February 2007-July 2011
  • Senior Wildlife Ecologist, United States Environmental Protection Agency, National Center for Environmental Assessment - Washington D.C. Division, February 2001-February 2007
  • Wildlife Health Section Leader and Wildlife Diagnostic Veterinary Manager, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Bureau of Wildlife Diversity Conservation, Gainesville, FL, December 1996-January 2001
  • Graduate Student and Teaching Assistant Instructor, University of Wyoming, Zoology and Physiology Department, and Veterinary Sciences Department, Laramie, WY, May 1993-December 1996
  • Wildlife Veterinarian and Natural Resources Biologist, National Park Service, Division of Wildlife and Vegetation, Washington, D.C. July 1991-May 1993
  • Wildlife Health Research Extern, National Zoological Park/Smithsonian Institute, May 1991-May 1993 part time, February-March 1991 full time
  • Research Assistant, San Diego Zoo - Center for Reproduction of Endangered Species, San Diego, CA, May-August 1989
  • Endangered Species Recovery Teams
    • Federal Endangered Species Recovery Teams
    • Florida Panther Recovery Team, 1996-1999
    • Wyoming Toad Recovery Team, 1991-1993
    • State Recovery Teams
    • Colorado - Boreal Toad Recovery Team, 1992-1993            
  • Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration Trustee Councils
    • Buena Vista Lagoon and Creek Restoration Spill Trustee Council – FWS Trustee 2008-July 2011
    • Montrose Settlements Restoration Program Trustee Council
    • FWS Trustee 2011, Alternate Trustee 2002-2010
    • American Trader Oil Spill Trustee Council – FWS Alternate 2008-July 2011

Science and Products

Pre-USGS Publications

Exposure of bald eagles to lead on the northern Channel Islands, California
Pagel, P.B. Sharpe, D.K. Garcelon, A.E. Little, S.K. Taylor, K.R. Faulkner, C.S. Gorbics. 2012. Exposure of bald eagles to lead on the northern Channel Islands, California. Journal of Raptor Research. 46(2).
Development of a Dynamic Pharmacokinetic Model to Estimate Bioconcentration of Xenobiotics in Earthworms
Henson-Ramsey, H., J. Levine, S. Kennedy-Stoskopf, S.K. Taylor, D. Shea and M.K. Stoskopf. 2009. Development of a Dynamic Pharmacokinetic Model to Estimate Bioconcentration of Xenobiotics in Earthworms. Environmental Modeling and Assessments. 14:411-418. DOI 10.1007/s 10666-007-9132-4
Assessment of the Effect of Varying Soil Organic Matter Content on the Bioavailability of Malathion to the Common Nightcrawler, Lumbricus terrestris L
Henson-Ramsey, H., D, Shea. J. Levine, S. Kennedy-Stoskopf, S.K. Taylor, and M.K. Stoskopf. 2008. Assessment of the Effect of Varying Soil Organic Matter Content on the Bioavailability of Malathion to the Common Nightcrawler, Lumbricus terrestris L. Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 80 (3) 220-224.
Acute toxicity and tissue distribution of malathion in Ambystoma tigrinum. Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology
Henson-Ramsey, H., S. Kennedy-Stoskopf, J. Levine, D., S.K. Taylor, D. Shea and M.K. Stoskopf. 2007. Acute toxicity and tissue distribution of malathion in Ambystoma tigrinum. Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. DOI 10.1007/s00244-007-9091
A comparison of two exposure systems to apply malathion to Lumbricus terrestris L
Henson-Ramsey, H., S. Kennedy-Stoskopf, J. Levine, D. Shea, S.K. Taylor, and M.K. Stoskopf. 2007. A comparison of two exposure systems to apply malathion to Lumbricus terrestris L. Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 78:427-431.
Percutaneous absorption of malathion by anurans in flow-through diffusion cells
Willens, S., M.K. Stoskopf, R.E. Baynes, G.A. Lewbart, S.K. Taylor, and S. Kennedy-Stoskopf. 2006. Percutaneous absorption of malathion by anurans in flow-through diffusion cells. Journal of Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology. 22 (3): 255-262.
Percutaneous absorption of malathion in the harvested perfused anuran pelvic limb
Willens, S., M.K. Stoskopf, R.E. Baynes, G.A. Lewbart, S.K. Taylor, and S. Kennedy-Stoskopf. 2006. Percutaneous absorption of malathion in the harvested perfused anuran pelvic limb. Journal of Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology. 22 (3): 263-267.
Feline immunodeficiency virus and puma lentivirus in Florida panthers (Puma concolor coryi): Epidemiology and diagnostic issues
Roelke, M., J. Pecon-Slattery, S. Taylor, S. Citino, E. Brown, C. Packer, S. VandeWoude and S. O’Brien. 2006. T-Lymphocyte profiles in FIV Infected wild lions and pumas reveal CD4 depletion. Journal of Wildlife Diseases. 42 (2): 234-248. Miller, D.L., S.K. Taylor, D.S. Rotstein, M.B. Pough, M.C. Barr, C.A. Baldwin, M. Cunningham, M. Roelke and D. Ingram. 2006. Feline immunodeficiency virus and puma lentivirus in Florida panthers (Puma concolor coryi): Epidemiology and diagnostic issues. Veterinary Research Communications. 30 (3): 307-317.
Comparative fecundity and survival of bald eagles fledged from suburban and rural natal areas in Florida
Millsap, B., T. Breen, E. McConnell, T. Steffer, L. Phillips, N. Douglass, and S.K. Taylor. 2004. Comparative fecundity and survival of bald eagles fledged from suburban and rural natal areas in Florida. Journal of Wildlife Management. 68 (4): 1018-1031.
Antimicrobial peptide defenses against pathogens associated with global amphibian declines
Rollins-Smith, L.A., J.K. Doersam, J.E. Longcore, S.K. Taylor, J.C. Shamblin, C. Carey, and M.A. Zasloff. 2002. Antimicrobial peptide defenses against pathogens associated with global amphibian declines. Developmental and Comparative Immunology. 26 (2002): 63-72.
Causes of mortality of free-ranging Florida panthers
Taylor, S.K., M.E. Roelke-Parker, C.D. Buergelt, D.S. Rotstein, and B.L. Homer. 2002. Causes of mortality of free-ranging Florida panthers. Journal of Wildlife Diseases. 38 (1): 107-114.
A retrospective study of proliferative and papillary vestibulo vaginitis in Florida panthers
Rotstein, D.S., S.K. Taylor, A. Birkenhauer, J.P. Sunberg, M. Roelke-Parker, and B.L. Homer. 2002. A retrospective study of proliferative and papillary vestibulovaginitis in Florida panthers. Journal of Wildlife Diseases. 38 (1): 115-123.
Safety of Brucella abortus strain RB 51 in deer mice
Cook, W.E., E.S. Williams, E.T. Thorne, S.K. Taylor, and S. Anderson. 2001. Safety of Brucella abortus strain RB 51 in deer mice. Journal of Wildlife Diseases. 37(3): 621-625.
Dissecting thoracic aortic aneurysm in a free-ranging Florida panther (Puma concolor coryi)
Rotstein, D.S., S.K. Taylor, G.D. Bossart, and D. Miller. 2000. Dissecting thoracic aortic aneurysm in a free-ranging Florida panther (Puma concolor coryi). Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine 31 (2): 208-210.
Prevalence of Bartonella henselae antibody in Florida panthers
Rotstein, D.S., S.K. Taylor, J. Bradley, and E.B. Breitschwerdt. 2000. Prevalence of Bartonella henselae antibody in Florida panthers. Journal of Wildlife Diseases 36 (1): 157-160.
Effects of malathion on disease susceptibility in Woodhouse’s toads
Taylor, S.K., E.S. Williams, and K.W. Mills. 1999. Effects of malathion on disease susceptibility in Woodhouse’s toads. Journal of Wildlife Diseases 35 (3): 536-541.
Hematologic effects of cytauxzoonosis Florida panthers and Texas cougars in Florida
Rotstein, D.S., S.K. Taylor, J.W. Harvey, and J. Bean. 1999. Hematologic effects of cytauxzoonosis Florida panthers and Texas cougars in Florida. Journal of Wildlife Diseases 35 (3): 613-617.
Atrial Septal Defects in Florida panthers
Cunningham, M.W., M.R. Dunbar, C.D. Buergelt, B.L. Homer, M.E. Roelke-Parker, S.K. Taylor, R. King, S.B. Citino, and C. Glass. 1999. Atrial Septal Defects in Florida panthers. Journal of Wildlife Diseases. 35 (3): 519-530.
Dermatophyte infections in free-ranging Florida panthers (Felis concolor coryi)
Rotstein, D.S., R. Thomas, K. Helmick, S.B. Citino, S.K. Taylor, and M.R. Dunbar. 1999. Dermatophyte infections in free-ranging Florida panthers (Felis concolor coryi). Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine 30 (2): 281-284.
Experimental exposure of Canadian toads to Basidiobolus ranarum
Taylor, S.K., E.S. Williams, and K.W. Mills. 1999. Experimental exposure of Canadian toads to Basidiobolus ranarum. Journal of Wildlife Diseases 35 (1): 58-63.
Causes of mortality of the Wyoming toad
Taylor, S.K., E.S. Williams, E.T. Thorne, K.W. Mills, D.I. Withers, and A.C. Pier. 1999. Causes of mortality of the Wyoming toad. Journal of Wildlife Diseases 35 (1): 49-57.
Mucormycotic dermatitis in captive adult Wyoming toads (Bufo baxteri)
Taylor, S.K., E.S. Williams, A.C. Pier, K.W. Mills, and M.D. Bock. 1999. Mucormycotic dermatitis in captive adult Wyoming toads (Bufo baxteri). Journal of Wildlife Diseases 35 (1): 70-74.
Mortality of captive Canadian toads from Basidiobolus ranarum mycotic dermatitis
Taylor, S.K., E.S. Williams, and K.W. Mills. 1999. Mortality of captive Canadian toads from Basidiobolus ranarum mycotic dermatitis. Journal of Wildlife Diseases 35 (1): 64-69.
Serologic survey for infectious pathogens in free-ranging American bison (Bison bison)
Taylor, S.K., V.M. Lane, D.L. Hunter, K.G. Eyre, S. Kaufman, and M.R. Johnson. 1997. Serologic survey for infectious pathogens in free-ranging American bison (Bison bison). Journal of Wildlife Diseases 33 (2): 308-311.
Radiographic anatomy of and transit time of barium sulfate through the gastrointestinal tract of the leopard tortoise (Testudo pardalis)
Taylor, S.K., S.B. Citino, J.M. Zdziarski, and R.M. Bush. 1996. Radiographic anatomy of and transit time of barium sulfate through the gastrointestinal tract of the leopard tortoise (Testudo pardalis). Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine 27 (2): 180-186.
Infectious keratoconjunctivitis in free-ranging mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) from Zion National Park, Utah
Taylor, S.K., V.G. Vieira, E.S. Williams, R. Pilkington, S.L. Fedorchak, K.W. Mills, J.L. Cavender, A.M. Boerger-Fields, and R.E. Moore. 1996. Infectious keratoconjunctivitis in free-ranging mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) from Zion National Park, Utah. Journal of Wildlife Diseases 32 (2): 326-330.
Isolation of Pasteurella from free-ranging American bison (Bison bison)
Taylor, S.K., A.C. Ward, D.L. Hunter, K. Gunther, and L. Kortge. 1996. Isolation of Pasteurella from free-ranging American bison (Bison bison). Journal of Wildlife Diseases 32 (2): 322-325.
Hematologic, serologic values, histopathologic and fecal evaluations of bison from Yellowstone National Park
Zaugg, J.L., S.K. Taylor, B.C. Anderson, D.L. Hunter, J. Ryder, and M. Divine. 1993. Hematologic, serologic values, histopathologic and fecal evaluations of bison from Yellowstone National Park. Journal of Wildlife Diseases. 29 (3): 453-457.