Zoonotic Disease Specialist
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Zoonotic disease specialists study diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans. They work to understand, prevent, and control zoonotic diseases.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducting research on zoonotic diseases and their transmission.
- Developing strategies to prevent and control zoonotic outbreaks.
- Collaborating with veterinarians, epidemiologists, and other professionals.
- Educating the public on zoonotic disease prevention.
- Analyzing data and publishing research findings.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in biology, veterinary science, or a related field (minimum).
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in epidemiology, veterinary science, or related field (often required for research positions, managing labs, and policy development).
Career Pathways
- Zoonotic Disease Specialist
- Laboratory Director
- Public Health Consultant
Related Organizations and Employers
- U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: CDC National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases
- University of Idaho: Computational One Health
- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences: DEOHS Zoonotic Disease Clinic
- Washington State Department of Health: DOH Zoonotic and Vector-borne Disease Program
- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA): USDA Careers
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): CDC Careers
- World Health Organization (WHO): WHO Careers
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