our scientists

Get acquainted with the dedicated and talented scientists conducting MAF research in 2008.

To read about an MAF scientist, select a name from this list.

To watch a scientist speak about their work, click one of the video thumbnails below.


Dr. Janine L. Brown

Dr. Brown earned her Ph.D. in animal science from Washington State University. She currently serves as a research physiologist and is head of the endocrinology division at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park’s Conservation and Research Center. She serves as a reproductive advisor for both the Rhino and Elephant Taxon Advisory Groups. Her research focuses on finding ways to improve the health, reproduction and welfare of zoo animals.

D06ZO-033: “Determining the Cause of Superficial Necrolytic Dermatitis in Captive Black Rhino”



a word from some of our scientists:


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Dr. Joanne B. Messick Featured Video, Cats
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Dr. Cheryl Greenacre
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Alina Evans
Veterinary Student Scholar
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Dr. Timothy M. Fan
Canine
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Dr. David E. Stallknecht, Wildlife
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Dr. Tracey Goldstein
Wildlife
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Kristin McLaughlin
Veterinary Student Scholar
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Dr. Jenny G. Powers
Wildlife
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Dr. Ernest Bailey
Equine
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Dr. Christine S. Olver
Canine
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Dr. Gabriele A. Landolt
Canine
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Dr. Michael R. Cranfield
Wildlife
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Dr. Katharine F. Lunn Featured Video,
Canine
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Deborah Fauquier
Wildlife
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Dr. Craig B. Webb
Feline
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Dr. C. Wynne Collins
Wildlife
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