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Passionate about Primate Conservation and Welfare, and One Health; @CTPHUganda, @MONA_UK, Adjunct Assistant Professor @Georgetown

Washington D.C.
Joined April 2013
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Lorraine Docherty retweeted
Uganda’s first wildlife vet, Dr. Gladys Kalema- Zikusoka has played an instrumental role in reviving Uganda’s gorilla population. What has inspired her career? 🎧 bbc.in/45BZPRu
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Replying to @DoctorGladys
@DoctorGladys is speaking to @BridgitteTT @BBCBerkshire @ 9pm this evening about her book, "Walking With Gorillas". Have a great weekend everyone! @CTPHuganda @GCCoffee1 @tusk_org @SavingGorillas @RoyalVetCollege @VolcanoesSafari @UGHighCommLDN. Photo credit: Caroline Field.
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Lorraine Docherty retweeted
Sarah Springman, Principal of St. Hilda's College @hilda_beastoxf introducing @DoctorGladys and inviting her to speak at the #WalkingWithGorillas🦍🦍 book event. Join live🔴 fb.watch/kDniR2BQum/
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Lorraine Docherty retweeted
I'm still buzzing after @DoctorGladys's awesome book launch @UGHighCommLDN - v. grateful to every member of #TeamGorilla! Together we created a magical night! @VolcanoesSafari @MoneyrowB @reneevcullen @spinosaspider @poppy_media @carladelaney @Inkspotpub & @pixelkisser #media
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Lorraine Docherty retweeted
And so, @DoctorGladys from @CTPHuganda continues her fab #UK book tour for "Walking With Gorillas". Great news for #Berkshire! Thanks to @MoneyrowB, Dr Gladys will be speaking at Bray Cricket Club next Tuesday. Photo credit: Caroline Field bit.ly/3MGSHf8 @MediaHub_UK
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We can't wait for tonight's talk from @DoctorGladys! Join us in the @JdP_oxford at 5pm for a fascinating insight into conservation and public health in Africa. After the talk there will be a drinks reception and book signing. Sign up for free at eventbrite.co.uk/e/walking-w….
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I am delighted to meet Judy Salisbury, Bookseller at @heffersbookshop today in Cambridge. Heffers came to my #WalkingWithGorillas🦍🦍 book signing events at both Sir David Attenborough Building and Emmanuel College @EmmaCambridge. #OneHealth #SavingGorillasOneSipAtATime
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Enjoy a cozy evening at our fireplace after your gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. #SavingGorillasOneSipAtATime #OneHealth #TeamGorilla
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Attended #EarthDay diplomatic engagement at Blair House with @ClimateEnvoy Sec. John Kerry & @USRepKCastor. We had a quick chat on @DoctorGladys's #WalkingwithGorillas, a book about saving Africa's critically endangered gorillas & improving the livelihood of local communities.
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Wake up to birdsong with 350 resident bird species in Bwindi and enjoy a breathtaking view of #BwindiImpenetrableForest's misty canopy from @ctph_camp. #SavingGorillasOneSipAtATime #OneHealth #TeamGorilla
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Lorraine Docherty retweeted
Interested in learning about the link between gorillas and human health? Visit our Gorilla Health and Community Conservation Center in Buhoma, Bwindi! Don't forget to include a stop when you visit ctph.org. #OneHealth #TeamGorilla #SavingGorillasOneSipAtATime
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I will be speaking today at 2 PM ET/9 PM EAT at the @PopConnect1968 #PageTurnersBookClub 📚about my memoir #WalkingWithGorillas🦍. Register here act.populationconnection.org… to virtually join the session. #OneHealth #WalkingWithGorillas #SavingGorillasOneSipAtATime
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Lorraine Docherty retweeted
It was truly an honor for you to grace #WalkingWithGorillas book event at Georgetown University bookstore in Washington DC. Thank you very much @RobieKakonge_ and @UgaEmbaWashDC for the great support.
Amb. @RobieKakonge_ attended the book signing event in solidarity with @DoctorGladys following the launch of her book #Walkingwithgorillas at @Georgetown bookstore. A beautiful conservation story @CTPHuganda @GCCoffee1
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Lorraine Docherty retweeted
Special lecture this Sunday 5/7! 🦍 Hear Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka speak about her efforts to save Africa's critically endangered mountain gorillas while improving the lives and well-being of people living nearby. FREE w/ admission to #FPZoo! Details ➡️ ow.ly/OtaB50O63fr
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Replying to @DoctorGladys
@DoctorGladys with former US Ambassador to Uganda, Deborah R Malac @deb_malac today at The Wilson Center in Washington DC wilsoncenter.org/event/walki…. Watch LIVE right now 👉🏽 ustream.tv/channel/15914973 #WalkingWithGorillas #SavingGorillasOneSipAtATime #OneHealth
Replying to @CTPHuganda
She will also be speaking tomorrow, 5th May 2023 at the Wilson Centre at 11:00 AM EDT, where Ambassador Deborah Malac, the former US Ambassador to Uganda is a discussant. Visit wilsoncenter.org/event/walki… to attend in-person or virtually.
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Lorraine Docherty retweeted
It is International Day of Forests today! Under this year’s theme “Forests and Health”
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On sale now! WINGS Humanity Fellow Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka released her new book yesterday, “Walking With Gorillas” In celebration of her new book, WINGS is hosting an exclusive explorer book launch event on Thursday, April 20th, from 6:30-8:30pm in Soho, NYC. See you there!
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