Dr Ines Machelle
About me
Dr. Ines Machelle is an early-career wildlife veterinarian working with Tanzania National Parks. She specializes in Molecular Biology, One Health, and Conservation Medicine, with a strong focus on wildlife health and disease ecology. Her research centers on emerging and re-emerging zoonotic diseases at the human-livestock-wildlife interface, emphasizing surveillance, detection, and understanding pathogen transmission dynamics. Driven by a commitment to One Health solutions, she works to bridge wildlife conservation and disease management to safeguard ecosystems and surrounding communities.
Dr. Ines Machelle is a dedicated wildlife veterinarian and Conservation Veterinary Officer with Tanzania National Parks, working across the Northern Zone to improve wildlife health and strengthen conservation outcomes. With specialized training in Molecular Biology, One Health, and Conservation Medicine, she brings a multidisciplinary approach to understanding and managing diseases that affect wildlife, domestic animals, and human populations.
Her professional focus lies in disease ecology, particularly the surveillance and early detection of emerging and re-emerging zoonotic diseases at the human–livestock–wildlife interface. She has experience working in challenging field conditions, responding to wildlife emergencies, and addressing complex conservation threats such as snaring injuries, human–wildlife conflict, and zoonotic outbreaks. Dr. Machelle’s research explores pathogen transmission dynamics and seeks practical, science-driven solutions that support both biodiversity protection and community health.
Driven by a strong commitment to One Health principles, she aims to bridge gaps between wildlife conservation and disease management through collaborative research, applied fieldwork, and community engagement. Her work contributes to building resilient ecosystems, protecting endangered species, and enhancing public health preparedness in Tanzania and beyond.
Degrees:
Environmental Factors Influencing Anthrax Distribution in an East African Protected Area. African Journal of Ecology, 62: e13350 https://doi.org/10.1111/aje.13350
Tropical Medicine and Health, 50:1 https://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-021-00395-z