John O'Hanlon is a Conservation Scientist specializing in Conservation Physiology and Reproduction at Chester Zoo since September 2017. This role involves supporting conservation breeding and management through hormone analysis and assessing animal physiology related to reproduction and wellbeing. John collaborates with the veterinary department to test the zoo's Asian Elephant herd for Elephant Endotheliotropic Herpesvirus (EEHV), enhancing the early warning system for pathogen detection. In addition, John serves as a BIAZA Research Committee Member since April 2024. Academic qualifications include an MSc in Molecular Biology of Parasites and Disease Vectors from the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine and a Bachelor of Science in Zoology from Liverpool John Moores University.
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British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA)
The British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) is the professional body representing the best zoos and aquariums in the UK and Ireland. We have more than 100 zoo and aquarium members whom we support in their commitment to be at the forefront of conservation, education and research. These days modern zoos and aquariums are much more than places where the public can go to view a range of animals. Whilst providing a safe and fun-filled family day out is something our members are understandably proud of, by displaying the BIAZA logo our zoos and aquariums are also demonstrating their dedication to conserving the natural world through research and conservation programmes and to educating and inspiring their visitors to do the same. BIAZA is a member of both the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA), and the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) and through this network our members collaborate on a global scale to further conservation science, natural history and environmental education and animal welfare.