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Chelsea Himsworth

Assistant Professor, University of British Columbia (School of Population and Public Health), University of British Columbia

I am a veterinary pathologist (a veterinary specialist with expertise in understanding animal health and disease) with a PhD in Population and Public Health. I am currently an Assistant Professor (Partner Track) in the School of Population and Public Health at the University of British Columbia where I specialize in zoonotic diseases associated with wildlife as well as science and risk communication. I am also the Leader for Veterinary Science and Diagnostics with the Province of British Columbia and the BC Regional Director for the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative.

Experience

  • 2011–present
    Regional Director, Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative
  • 2015–present
    Assistant Professor, University of British Columbia
  • 2015–present
    Leader for Veterinary Science and Diagnostics, British Columbia Ministry of Agriculture

Education

  • 2014 
    The University of British Columbia, PhD
  • 2010 
    American College of Veterinary Pathologists, Diplomate
  • 2010 
    University of Saskatchewan, MVetSc
  • 2007 
    University of Saskatchewan, DVM