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"Our interconnectedness with domestic and wild animals has subsequently led to a vulnerability to spillover events. With increasing ecological pressure and other human activities that drive zoonosis emergence, we must recognize that preventing emerging diseases should no longer be a unilateral effort by the public health sector. I enjoy integrating my experiences in veterinary medicine, public health, and environmental science to implement a holistic One Health approach in my work."
Institution
EcoHealth Alliance
Based in
United States , Staten Island
Languages
English
French
Short Bio
Dr. Lauren Cybulska is involved in various projects ranging from biodiversity conservation to pandemic risk prevention. Dr. Cybulska has an extensive background working in veterinary medicine, public health, and environmental sciences which gives her a unique perspective of the health concerns that arise from cross-species interactions at the human-animal interface.
Her doctoral research included the surveillance of zoonoses in dogs and cats using a One Health approach. Her other research endeavors include studying the impacts of ecotourism on Sumatran orangutan health in North Sumatra, Indonesia; developing a pandemic risk assessment tool through the United States Geological Survey (USGS); estimating the effects of microclimates on tick distribution in Austin, TX; and mapping human exposure levels of 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD) in Vietnam.
Dr. Cybulska received her PhD from the City University of New York (CUNY) Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy in New York, NY, with a focus on Environmental and Planetary Health Sciences. She has a Professional Science Master’s in Environmental Management and Sustainable Development as a dual degree from St. Edward’s University (Austin, TX) and l’Université Catholique de l’Ouest (Angers, France). She received her Bachelor’s degree in International Studies with Biology and French minors, which she obtained from CUNY College of Staten Island.
Her doctoral research included the surveillance of zoonoses in dogs and cats using a One Health approach. Her other research endeavors include studying the impacts of ecotourism on Sumatran orangutan health in North Sumatra, Indonesia; developing a pandemic risk assessment tool through the United States Geological Survey (USGS); estimating the effects of microclimates on tick distribution in Austin, TX; and mapping human exposure levels of 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD) in Vietnam.
Dr. Cybulska received her PhD from the City University of New York (CUNY) Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy in New York, NY, with a focus on Environmental and Planetary Health Sciences. She has a Professional Science Master’s in Environmental Management and Sustainable Development as a dual degree from St. Edward’s University (Austin, TX) and l’Université Catholique de l’Ouest (Angers, France). She received her Bachelor’s degree in International Studies with Biology and French minors, which she obtained from CUNY College of Staten Island.
Other Expertise
Leadership
One Health
EIDs
Gender
Science Communication
Zoonoses
Wildlife Veterinary Medicine
Emerging Diseases
Biodiversity Conservation
Ecology
Zoonotic Viruses
Epidemiology
Surveillance
Public Health
One Health Policy
Pandemic Prevention Preparedness and Response
Sustainability
Veterinary Public Health
Wildlife Disease
Epidemiological Study Design
One Health Education
Sustainable Development
Environment
Global Public Health
International Relations
Global Health
Veterinary Medicine
Operationalization of One Health
Emerging Infectious Diseases