Erin Perry, PhD, Professor at Southern Illinois University

Dr. Erin Perry is an award-winning scientist and author with more than two decades of experience with working canines. She is a canine handler, evaluator and instructor for the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Dr. Perry is also a professor at Southern Illinois University. Dr. Perry has served on the DoD Military Working Canine Research Forum Steering Committee, the US Joint Forces NORTHCOMM Canine Decontamination Working Group, the American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation Review panel and as a consultant for various law enforcement and emergency response agencies. Dr. Perry’s research focuses on challenges faced by working dogs in operational conditions.