A. Alonso Aguirre | |
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| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Veterinarian, wildlife biologist, academic and researcher |
| Awards | Harry Jalanka Medal Conservation Merit Bicentennial Award CSU Distinguished Alumnus Award |
| Academic background | |
| Education | DVM M.S. in Fisheries and Wildlife Biology/Environmental Health Ph.D. in Fisheries & Wildlife Biology/Protected Areas Management |
| Alma mater | Colorado State University |
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| Institutions | George Mason University Columbia University |
A. Alonso Aguirre is an American veterinarian, wildlife biologist, academic and researcher. He is Professor and Chair of the Department of Environmental Science and Policy, College of Science, and he also chairs the university Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) at George Mason University.[1]
Aguirre's research is focused on the interdependence of wildlife, human beings, and their shared environments. He uses transdisciplinary methods to find new information and applications for improving conservation outcomes that also impact the protection of public health. He has also worked over the past 30 years on in the disciplines of Conservation Medicine, EcoHealth, One Health, and Planetary Health.[1]