Masako Wada is a Research Officer in veterinary epidemiology at EpiCentre, School of Veterinary Science, Massey University, New Zealand. Growing up in Japan, she developed a passion for veterinary medicine and obtained her DVM from Hokkaido University, Sapporo. She continued her academic journey and completed an MSc by Research at the University of Edinburgh, followed by a PhD at Massey University.
In recent years, Masako has dedicated her efforts to the development and application of a range of epidemiological tools. Her aims are to inform and support decision making, resource allocation, outbreak response, early warning systems, and climate change preparedness through the use of these tools. With her keen interest in artificial intelligence, Masako is taking a multidisciplinary approach and collaborating with her capable colleagues to integrate computer science to advance the field of veterinary epidemiology
Website: Massey University, New Zealand