#55 Sonia and the science of pushing boundaries (USA)

Join host Dr. Cat Vendl as she speaks with Dr. Sonia Hernandez, Wildlife Disease Association president and professor whose research spans continents and species. From studying prehistoric-looking tapirs adapting to human landscapes in Costa Rica to tracking white ibises navigating between Florida's wetlands and city parks, Sonia shares insights from her remarkable career.Discover how her journey from intimidated veterinary student to association leader has shaped her vision for science communication in an era of growing skepticism. Along the way, Sonia offers valuable wisdom for wildlife health professionals about staying adaptable and finding unexpected paths to meaningful work—crossing borders both geographical and disciplinary to address today's complex wildlife health challengesLinkshttps://hernandezlabuga.wixsite.com/wilddisease/dr--sonia-hernandezhttps://hernandezlabuga.wixsite.com/wilddiseasehttps://warnell.uga.edu/directory/people/dr-sonia-m-hernandez-dvm-daczm-phd We'd love to hear from you ... share your thoughts, feedback and ideas.