Lily Peacock
About Lily Peacock
Lily Peacock is a Wildlife Research Biologist at the US Geological Survey in Anchorage, Alaska, where she has worked since 2009. She has a diverse academic background, holding degrees in Integrative Biology, Entomology, and Ecology, and has contributed significantly to polar bear conservation efforts.
Work at U.S. Geological Survey
Lily Peacock has served as a Wildlife Research Biologist at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) since 2009. Based in Anchorage, Alaska, she has focused her research on the population ecology and genetics of polar bears. Her work contributes to understanding the dynamics of polar bear populations and informs conservation strategies.
Previous Experience as Polar Bear Biologist
Before her tenure at USGS, Lily Peacock worked as a Polar Bear Biologist for the Government of Nunavut from 2006 to 2009. During this time, she was based in Igloolik, Nunavut, where she gained valuable experience in polar bear ecology and conservation efforts.
Education and Expertise
Lily Peacock holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Integrative Biology and Russian Language and Literature from the University of California, Berkeley, completed in 1996. She furthered her studies in Entomology at St. Petersburg State University from 1994 to 1995. She earned her Doctor of Philosophy in Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology from the University of Nevada-Reno in 2004, focusing on the population, genetic, and behavioral ecology of black bears in Southeast Alaska.
Medical Training and Current Role
In addition to her work in wildlife biology, Lily Peacock has been a Resident Physician at St. John Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan, since 2016. She completed her medical training at the University of Washington School of Medicine from 2012 to 2016, participating in the WWAMI program, which included clinical rotations in Boise, Idaho.
Contributions to Polar Bear Conservation
Lily Peacock has actively contributed to the IUCN/Polar Bear Specialist Group, focusing on polar bear conservation efforts. Her involvement highlights her commitment to addressing the challenges faced by polar bear populations and promoting effective conservation strategies.