Education
- PhD, George Mason University
- Master’s, American University
Experience
Natalia’s doctoral dissertation aimed to understand a health and reproductive disorder (chronically elevated prolactin concentrations) affecting a large proportion of female African elephants in North American Zoos. Her current research is working to establish personalized heath care approaches for elephants using genetic markers. She also collaborates on a range of other projects within the National Zoo’s Endocrinology Laboratory.
