Emily Ruhs
Associate Researcher
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Top SchoolEmily Ruhs is an associate researcher and postdoctoral scientist with eight years of focused experience in one health and disease ecology, combining laboratory and computational approaches to study immune function, nutrition, and reproductive markers in bats and birds. With a PhD in Wildlife Ecology from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and roles at the Field Museum, University of Chicago, USDA, and multiple academic labs, she bridges field ecology, physiology, and public health to address disease transmission under environmental and energetic constraints. Emily has led and contributed to multidisciplinary grants and publications, served as an associate editor, and brings hands-on expertise in both wet-lab assays and bioinformatics analysis. Her work uniquely connects wildlife health metrics to conservation outcomes and human well-being, reflecting a mission-driven focus on translating ecological science into societal impact.
8 years of coding experience
11 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Wildlife Ecology, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Wildlife Ecology at University of Wisconsin-MadisonBS, Zoology, BS, Zoology at Lyman Briggs College of Natural ScienceBS, Zoology, BS, Zoology at Michigan State UniversityLoy NorrixUniversity of Georgia
SpanishGithub contributions (1)
ehimmelstoss-usgs/dsasv5
Feb 2018 - Dec 2018
Contributions:4 releases, 10 commits, 10 pushes in 10 months
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