Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Wendi D Roe"
- Wendi D Roe's recent research primarily focuses on wildlife health, particularly infectious diseases affecting endangered species native to New Zealand, such as the New Zealand sea lion and kiwi.
- Key findings from her studies include the identification of hypervirulent pathogens like Klebsiella pneumoniae and their impacts on marine mammal populations, showing significant mortality in sea lion pups and marmosets due to various infections.
- Additionally, her work has highlighted the prevalence of nematode infections in kiwi and the potential environmental and health risks posed by pathogens like Toxoplasma gondii in marine ecosystems, underscoring the need for improved diagnostic methods and wildlife conservation strategies.
