Our Students

Team Republic of Congo 2026

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DVM Class of 2028

My name is Katie Johnson, and I am a current member of the Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine class of 2028. I hope to pursue a carrier in wildlife medicine with an emphasis in conservation and free-range wildlife work. Outside of classes, I work at the Janet L. Swanson Wildlife Hospital and take monthly shifts milking cows at the Cornell Dairy barn. This summer I had the incredible opportunity to work at the Jane Goodall institute in the Republic of Congo where I learned about the daily care of chimpanzees as well as the challenges of primate rehabilitation and release. My lab and fieldwork in the Congo will continue to be an inspiration as I work towards a career in wildlife veterinary medicine and One Health.