WILLIAM FUNK
MSc, BSAg, BS, CWR, CEAT

A graduate from the Royal Veterinary College in London and Oklahoma State University, I have experience in veterinary nursing, chemical immobilization, wildlife rehabilitation, and post-mortem investigations with animals in Africa, Australia, Europe, North America, and marine mammals. I am currently working towards a Master of Public Health through Oklahoma State University to improve my understanding of the larger implications of disease ecology and health metrics under the One Health Initiative. My primary research interests are in parasitology, virology, and the effects of anthropogenic activities on wildlife, such as diet choice, behavior modifications, and disease dynamics. Additionally, I have experience in botanical research, acute toxicology, and stress responses in a variety of plant and animal models. Under my role as Director of Wildlife Rehabilitation, I developed a multifaceted research program with WildCare Oklahoma, investigating areas such as disease surveillance, post-release survival, and overall health measures. I have recently stepped away from that position to focus on transitioning to academia full-time. In my free time, I enjoy backpacking, hiking, and birding, as well as equestrianism, sailing, and wildlife photography.