Stephanie

Stephanie or Stefanie is a female name that comes from the Greek name Στέφανος (Stephanos) meaning "crown". The male form is Stephen. Forms of Stephanie in other languages include the Italian, Czech, German, Polish, and Russian "Stefania" , the Portuguese Estefânia, and the Spanish Estefanía. The form Stéphanie is from the French language, but Stephanie is now widely used both in English- and Spanish-speaking cultures. Stephanie - (Greek) "Crowned one" Also, Stephania, Etienette, Stefa, Stefania, Stefanie, Stefanina, Steffie, Stepania, Stepanie, Stephana, Stevena, Teena, and Tiennette.

Dr. Stephanie

Dr. Stephanie Norman is a new welcome member to Global Research and Rescue.  Stephanie received her veterinary degree from Texas A&M University in 1991 and has been involved in the marine mammal field for the last 15 years.

Dr. Norman has a varied and extensive background in research and animal health care including work on both land and sea.  As a veterinarian, her work has involved laboratory and field efforts in areas such as:  necropsies, collection and  preparation of tissue samples for diagnostic testing, completed serologica and viral testing of samples as well as preparation of tissues for histopathological examination,  behavioral and contaminant research studies of California sea lion rookeries, providing health care to wild birds both terrestrial and marine species, participated in field research projects such as capture and health screening of free-ranging odontocetes, ship and aerial-based marine mammal surveys, as well as a veterinary consultant for marine mammal display facilities and rehabilitation centers. She has also participated in research of the causes of mortality in marine mammals, and has assisted with public education of tourists and residents regarding conservation of marine mammals and wildlife.  Stephanie is past Head Veterinarian at the Humane Society for Seattle/King County, Seattle, Washington.  More recently, she has provided veterinary medical consultations to various marine mammal research projects being conducted by NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association) and NMML (National Marine Mammal Laboratory, Seattle, Washington).

Currently Dr. Norman is a second year master’s student in epidemiology at the University of Washington.  In addition, she contracts with various marine mammal stranding response groups in the Pacific Northwest and with agencies involved in marine mammal research.