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Brian Szekely

Brian Szekely

MS Candidate, Conservation Medicine
Department of Biomedical Sciences & Pathobiology
Graduate Advisor: Dr. Taranjit Kaur

e-mail: bszekely@vt.edu


Education

2003 Bachelor of Arts
Washington University in St. Louis
St. Louis, Missouri

Brief Bio

I am interested in conservation management of endangered species through the use of bioinformatics, microbiological, and behavioral ecological studies. I strongly feel that a holistic approach to conducting research is key to determine ecological problems and their subsequent solutions. I spend my time as a snowboarder, hiker, triathlete, and a listener of all types of music.


Research Project Involvement

  • Collecting data using non-invasive methods (thermal imaging, observation, and fecal cortisol measurements) on baseline physiological status with subsequent analysis using gel electrophoresis
  • The Impacts of research and tourism on the health of the chimpanzee populations of the Rubondo Island and Mahale Mountain National Parks of Tanzania

Professional Experience

2006 Research Support Technician
Virginia Tech
Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology Department
Blacksburg, Virginia
2004-2005 Environmental Scientist
EnviroBusiness Consulting
Burlington, Massachusetts
2003 Canid Ecology Field Technician
Yellowstone National Park
Silvergate, Montana
1998-2001 Research Technician
NINDS at the National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, Maryland