• Dr. Childs-Sanford's research interests focus on identification and description of nutrition-related disease in captive non-domestic animals, with the development of recommendations for monitoring, treatment and prevention.
• Clinically, she is interested in relevant research in hospitalized wildlife patients designed to shorten hospitalization times, improve outcomes, and maximize release-ability.

• 2005     University of Maryland, MS in Animal and Avian Sciences
• 2002-2005     Cornell University, Residency in Wildlife Zoological Medicine
• 1999-2000     Regional Veterinary Referral Center, VA, Internship
• 1999     Cornell University, DVM
• 1995     Hamilton College, BA

Please select the PubMed link for a list of Dr. Childs-Sanford's publications.

• 2000     JC Penney Golden Rule Community Service Award - Washington, DC
• 1999     Gary Bolton Memorial Cardiology Award - Cornell University
• 1999     E.L. Stubbs Award in Avian Medicine - Cornell University
• 1998     P. Philip Levine Prize in Avian Medicine - Cornell University
• 1995     Graduation with Honors in Biology - Hamilton College
• 1994     Renwick Award in Biology - Hamilton College

• American College of Zoological Medicine
• American Veterinary Medical Association
• American Association of Zoo Veterinarians
• Wildlife Disease Association
• Association of Avian Veterinarians
• Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians
• Phi Zeta National Veterinary Honor Society
• New York State Wildlife Rehabilitator Council