Dan Walsh, Unit Leader
Dr. Walsh is the Unit Leader of the Montana Cooperative Wildlife Research Unit. Since joining the USGS in 2011, his research has focused on developing and applying quantitative approaches to understanding and managing wildlife disease processes. He has conducted applied research on a wide array of diseases including bighorn sheep respiratory disease, chronic wasting disease, Newcastle Disease, and Avian Influenza. He also conducts capacity building in wildlife disease management for countries throughout the world in collaboration with the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE).
205 Natural Sciences Bldg.
University of Montana
Missoula, MT 59812
ph: 406.243.4390
fax: 406.243.6064
Professional Experience
- 2021 – Present: Unit Leader, Montana Cooperative Wildlife Research Unit
- 2011 – 2021 Quantitative Ecologist, U.S. Geological Survey, National Wildlife Health Center, Madison WI
- 2007 – 2011 Disease Researcher, Colorado Division of Wildlife
- 2003 – 2007 Research Assistant-Michigan State University
- 2000 – 2002 Research Assistant-Colorado State University
Education
- PhD, Fisheries and Wildlife, Michigan State University, 2007
- MS, Statistics Michigan State University, 2007
- MS, Fish and Wildlife Biology, Colorado State University, 2002
- BS, Fisheries and Wildlife, Michigan State University, 1999