North American EEHV Advisory Group. The NA EEHV Advisory Group was established in 2013.
There are currently 35 Members: 11 Veterinarians, 2 Veterinary Pathologists, 8 Elephant Care Experts, 5 Veterinary Technicians, 3 Virology Experts, 1 Vaccine Expert, 1 Public Relations Expert, 4 International Liasons
OUR PURPOSE
As the EEHV Advisory Group, we are driven by a shared purpose to protect elephants from EEHV. We function as a cross-disciplinary husbandry, medicine, research, and outreach team that connects the efforts to prevent elephant deaths from EEHV globally.
Our mission is to be at the forefront of EEHV knowledge, advancing best practices for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of EEHV and providing hope and a path forward for elephants and the people who care for them.
OUR VISION
OUR STRATEGY
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
At our core, we value collaboration and the power of collective efforts in addressing the challenges of EEHV. We believe that by working together, sharing experiences, and learning from both successes and failures, we can make a significant impact in the fight against EEHV-HD. Our Advisory Group is driven by the following principles:
Advisory Group Committees
| Member | Institution | Profession |
|---|---|---|
| Priya Bapodra | Columbus Zoo and Aquarium | Veterinary |
| Gary Hayward | John Hopkins College of Medicine | Research |
| Daryl Hoffman | Pittsburgh Zoo | Elephant Management |
| Lauren Howard | Veterinary | |
| Erin Latimer | Smithsonian’s National Zoo | Research/Laboratory |
| Paul Ling | Baylor College of Medicine | Research |
| Deborah Olson | International Elephant Foundation | Executive Director, IEF |
| Committee | Name | Institution | Profession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | Jeff Proudfoot | Indiananpolis Zoo | Veterinary |
| Vice-Chair | Rachel Emory | Oklahoma City Zoo | Elephant Management |
| Member | Jill Allread | Public Communications Inc. | Public Relations/Communication |
| Member | Christian Burmeister | St Louis Zoo | Veterinary Technician |
| Member | Kali Holder | Smithsonian’s National Zoo | Pathology |
| Committee | Name | Institution | Profession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | Noha Abou-Madi | Cornell Univ. College of Veterinary Medicine | Veterinary |
| Vice-Chair | Jennifer D’Agostino | Oklahoma City Zoo | Veterinary |
| Member | Pia Bartolini | Disney’s Animal Kingdom | Veterinary Technician |
| Member | Ramiro Isaza | University of Florida | Research/Laboratory |
| Member | Dewey Maddox | White Oak Conservation | Veterinary Technician |
| Member | Kristin Windle | Houston Zoo | Elephant Management |
| EEHV Resource Database Manager | Liz McCrae | Oklahoma City Zoo | Veterinary Technician |
| Committee | Name | Institution | Profession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | Jaime Landolfi | University of Illinois | Pathology |
| Vice-Chair | Carlos Sanchez | Oregon Zoo | Veterinary |
| Member | Kathryn Perrin | Veterinary | |
| Member | Taryn Prosser | African Lion Safari | Elephant Management |
| Member | Chuck Richardson | Vaccine Development Researcher | Research/Laboratory |
| Committee | Name | Institution | Profession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | Christine Molter | Houston Zoo | Veterinary |
| Vice-Chair | Dianna Lydick | Zoo Vet Tech Relief | Veterinary Technician |
| Member | Sarah Cannizzo | Fort Worth Zoo | Veterinary |
| Member | Lauren Howard | Veterinary | |
| Member | Erin Latimer | Smithsonian’s National Zoo | Research/Laboratory |
| Member | Nick Newby | White Oak Conservation | Elephant Management |
| Member | Deborah Olson | International Elephant Foundation | Executive Director, IEF |
| Member | Katie Pilgram-Kloppe | St Louis Zoo | Elephant Management |
| Name | Institution | Profession |
|---|---|---|
| Charlie Gray | African Lion Safari (Canada) | International Liaison |
| Sonja Luz | Mandai Nature / Mandai Wildlife Group (Singapore) | International Liaison |
| Willem Schaftenaar | Rotterdam Zoo (Netherlands) | International Liaison |
| Supaphen Sripiboon | Kasetsart University (Thailand) | International Liaison |
| Chatchote Thitaram | Chiang Mai University (Thailand) | International Liaison |
The North American EEHV Advisory Group accepts applications for new members in the first quarter of each year. More details coming soon.
Request for EEHV Advisory Group Research Support
A letter can be given providing support for the project from the EEHV Advisory Group. This letter of support may signify that the project is feasible, scientifically sound, and aligns with the EEH Advisory Group research priorities. It does not guarantee funding or that samples will be provided.
Instructions for interested researchers to gain EEHV Advisory Group support can be found by clicking the button below.
