Ellen P. Carlin, DVM
Profile
Research/Clinical Interests
Dr. Carlin is a veterinarian specializing in the epidemiology of zoonotic pathogens and emerging infectious disease. She studies incidence and transmission dynamics of zoonotic pathogens, focusing on the interfaces among people, animals, and the environments in which they live. She has studied infectious disease dynamics in the United States, Liberia, Guinea, Kenya, and Tanzania. She also specializes in biodefense policy with a focus on working to develop and advocate for policy-driven opportunities to prevent high-consequence outbreaks.
Education
- BS (College of Mount Saint Vincent)
- DVM (Cornell University)
Biography/Professional Experience
Dr. Carlin received her veterinary degree from Cornell in 2007 and embarked on a career at the intersection of science and policy. She has been consulting since 2011 and launched Parapet Science & Policy Consulting in 2023. She previously served as Assistant Research Professor at Georgetown University and as Senior Health and Policy Specialist at EcoHealth Alliance. In 2013, she completed a fellowship with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Center for Veterinary Medicine on data analysis and other aspects of antimicrobial resistance. Prior to that, she was Senior Professional Staff with the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security, where for more than five years she handled medical preparedness, biodefense, and science and technology policy. That position began as an American Veterinary Medical Association/American Association for the Advancement of Science fellowship.