Kari Brossard Stoos is a dedicated microbiologist and public health professional with expertise spanning antibiotic resistance, zoonotic and infectious disease transmission (including environmental bacteriophage interactions), and One Health principles. Kari's research portfolio includes studying the health of wild mantled howler monkeys in Costa Rica, with a focus on the intersection of wildlife and human health. Her work also investigates the presence of antibiotic resistance genes found in gut bacteria of wild and domestic animals, emphasizing the environmental and ecological dimensions of public health challenges.
Kari’s research and work also extends outside the laboratory and field laboratory settings. She is certified by the American Lung Association as an asthma management educator. With this certification, Kari mentors Ithaca College undergraduate students as they deliver asthma management programming to children living with asthma in the Ithaca City School District. She is also actively involved in global health operations and is a member of the Global Health Operations Committee of the Consortium of Universities for Global Health (GHOC, CUGH) that is working to understand, and address challenges regarding the development and delivery of global health programs.
In addition to her research, Kari is passionate about promoting and developing health and conservation programs for women and girls. She is committed to advancing initiatives that improve health outcomes globally, with a focus on empowering women and girls to create lasting, community-driven change. Driven by a passion for improving health across species, ecosystems, and communities, Kari works to bridge science, education, and advocacy for a healthier and more equitable world.