Grace Gonzalez

As of fall 2025, I am a 3rd year DVM-PhD student, focused on combining my interest in aquatic medicine with pathogen surveillance, antimicrobial resistance, and conservation. I am gaining experience in metagenomics, functional microbiome analysis, conservation medicine, statistical analysis, public science communication, and health policy.

Current Projects

  • Exploring Microbiomes Associated with Northern Elephant Seal Skin Disease
  • Investigating Seafood-based Dog Foods – the presence of pathogens & antimicrobial resistance genes and their relationship to contaminants and protein source

Combined DVM-PhD Student, Public & Ecosystem Health

Fields: Public and ecosystem health, microbiomes, antimicrobial resistance, aquatic food systems, data analysis, public health policy, aquatic animal health

Contactgeg64@cornell.edu