International Union for the Conservation of Nature New York, NY Oct 2010 to Oct 2014 Program Officer, Wildlife Health Specialist GroupWildlife Conservation Society New York, NY Jan 2002 to Jan 2007 Program Manager, Global Health ProgramWildlife Conservation Society New York, NY Jan 2000 to Jan 2002 Program Assistant, Field Veterinary ProgramDiscovery Communications Inc New York, NY Mar 1997 to Mar 1999 Production ManagerRAS Securities New York, NY Jan 1997 to Jan 1998 Sales Assistant
Education:
Hunter College New York, NY Dec 2005 Masters of Science in Molecular Biology and GeneticsUniversity of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI Apr 1994 Bachelor of Science in BiopsychologyThe Trinity School New York, NY May 1990 High school diplomaColumbia University New York, NY May 1989 Molecular Biology and Genetics
Lisa Starr, RN, SWUPHD Surveillance Nurse said, This is the first positive West Nile Virus result in Utah this year. Thats not unusual due to our warmer climate and longer mosquito season. We want to remind people to take action to prevent contact with mosquitoes, which is the main source for huma 20% of people who become infected with West Nile Virus will experience symptoms including sudden fever, fatigue, aches and pains, headache and rash. About 1% of those infected will develop serious illness, said Lisa Starr. You should get medical attention if there is sudden onset of fever and/o
"In 2005 we saw a surge in West Nile virus cases," Lisa Starr, health department surveillance nurse, said in a press release. "Many of the human cases were severe and had lasting health effects. Since then West Nile Virus activity has decreased, and we want to keep it that way by keeping mosquitoes