Veterinary and Biomedical Science Research
The Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences has an extensive research program focused on the pathogenesis, diagnosis and prevention of infectious diseases of domestic à£à£Ö±²¥Ðãs and humans. Currently, our research program encompasses approximately 12 faculty and adjunct faculty and 20-30 graduate students. Within the program, our research groups largely focus on basic questions of immunology, molecular vaccines, and viral and bacterial pathogenesis. Our researchers collaborate regionally, nationally and internationally with both academic and industry-based researchers to isolate mechanisms of pathogenesis, develop novel vaccine strategies against infectious agents of à£à£Ö±²¥Ðãs and humans and develop new diagnostics for emerging diseases.
| Name | Position | Research Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Sharafeldin, Tamer | Assistant Professor | Avian pathology, immunology and vaccine research |
| Young, Alan | Professor | Ruminant immunology, prion pathogenesis |
| Name | Position | Research Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Shrestha, Denusha | Assistant Professor | Mammalian anatomy and physiology |
| Vasquez-Hidalgo, Alex Manuel | Assistant Professor | Livestock reproductive physiology, mammalian physiology |
Our research involves investigating environmental effects on fetal development and developmental physiology. Currently, we are investigating the effects of different colostrum sources on the immune development of lambs and the effects of cold stress on umbilical blood flow and fetal and placental development in sheep. In an upcoming trial, we will evaluate the effects of length of day during breeding (melatonin concentrations) on umbilical blood flow, lambing and placental weights. Further, in collaboration with the Department of Animal Science, we will continue to study environmental and nutritional effects on fetal, placental and offspring development in sheep, cattle and other domesticated species.
Currently two master’s students, Mara Johnson and Clay Schoen, and five undergraduate students, Kelcy Nagel, Cadence Goblirsch, Katy Davis, Alexis Stolicker and Emma Hille, work/help in our research.
| Name | Position | Research Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Knudsen, David | Professor | Veterinary pathology, lab à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã medicine |
| Koistinen, Keith | Assistant Professor | Veterinary pathology |
| Moisan, Peter | Associate Professor | Veterinary pathology |
| Pillatzki, Angela | Associate Professor, Department Head and Animal Disease Research and Diagnostic Laboratory Director | Veterinary pathology |
| Ward, Hilary | Assistant Professor | Veterinary pathology |
| Name | Position | Research Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Mor, Sunil | Assistant Professor, Graduate Coordinator | Next-generation sequencing of viruses, immunology and virology |
| Nelson, Eric | Distinguished Professor | Virology, transboundary and emerging diseases |
