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VTPB Department Faculty
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Garry Adams
Diplomate , American College of Veterinary Pathologists 1970
Ph.D. Veterinary Pathology, Texas A&M University 1968
D.V.M. Veterinary Medicine (cum laude), Texas A&M University 1964
B.S. Animal Science (cum laude), Texas A&M University 1963
A.S. Biology, Tarleton State University 1961

Coordinator of Biodefense & Emerging Disease
Curriculum Vitae

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Helene Andrews-Polymenis
D.V.M. Veterinary Medicine (Cum Laude), Texas A&M University 2001
Ph.D. Molecular Biology & Microbiology, Tufts University 1999
A.B. Biology, Brown University 1989

Assistant Professor
Curriculum Vitae

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Judith Ball
Ph.D. Biochemistry, Louisiana State University, LA 1990
M.S. Microbiology, Baton Rouge General Hospital, LA 1975
B.S. Medical Technology Chemistry, Southeastern Louisiana University, LA 1974

Associate Professor
Curriculum Vitae

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Fuller Bazer
Ph.D. Animal Science (Reproductive Biology), North Carolina State University 1969
M.S. Animal Science, Louisiana State University 1963
B.S. Biology, Centenary College of Louisiana 1960

Distinguished Professor / Interim Head
Curriculum Vitae

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Luc Berghman
Ph.D. Zoology , University of Leuven, Belgium 1988
M.Sc. Zoology, University of Leuven, Belgium 1982

Associate Professor-Joint Appointment
Curriculum Vitae

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Donald Brightsmith
Ph.D. Zoology, Duke University 1999
M.S. Wildlife Ecology, University of Arizona 1993
B.S. Natural Resources, Cornell University 1990

Research Assistant Professor
Curriculum Vitae

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David Caldwell
Ph.D. Veterinary Microbiology, Texas A&M University 1997
M.S. Veterinary Microbiology, Texas A&M University 1994
B.S. Poultry Science, Texas A&M University 1991

Associate Professor-Joint Appointment
Curriculum Vitae

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Fred Clubb
Ph.D. Experimental Pathology, University of Alabama in Birmingham 1982
M.S. Experimental Pathology, University of Alabama in Birmingham 1979
D.V.M. Veterinary Science, Auburn University 1971
Diplomate , American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine

Clinical Professor
Curriculum Vitae

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Gloria Conover
Ph.D. Molecular Biology and Microbiology, Tufts University School of Medicine 2003
B.A. Biological Sciences, Wellesley College 1996

Research Assistant Professor
Curriculum Vitae

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Wayne Corapi
Diplomate , American College of Veterinary Microbiologists 1990
Ph.D. Veterinary Medicine (Virology), Cornell University 1989
D.V.M. Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University 1982
B.A. Biology, University of Colorado 1978

Clinical Assistant Professor
Curriculum Vitae

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Thomas Craig
Ph.D. Veterinary Medical Science, Texas A&M University 1975
M.S. Veterinary Microbiology, Texas A&M University 1973
D.V.M. Veterinary Medicine, Colorado State University 1961
B.S. Biology, Colorado State University 1959

Professor
Curriculum Vitae

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Michael Criscitiello
Ph.D. Microbiology and Immunology, University of Miami 1997
M.S. Molecular Biology, East Carolina University 1995
B.S. Biology, University of North Carolina 1989

Assistant Professor
Curriculum Vitae

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Tracy Cyr
Ph.D. Entomology, University of Missouri 1999
M.S. Entomology, Washington State University 1993
B.S. Entomology, University of California at Riverside 1989
A.S. Biology, Crafton Hills College 1977

Clinical Assistant Professor
Curriculum Vitae

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Susie Dai
Ph.D. Chemistry, Duke University 2006
B.S. Chemistry, Fudan University, Changhai, China 2001

Research Assistant Professor
Curriculum Vitae

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Don Davis
Ph.D. Veterinary Public Health, Texas A&M University 1979
M.Ag. Wildlife Science, Texas A&M University 1974
B.A. Biology, University of Texas 1972

Associate Professor
Curriculum Vitae

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Paul deFigueiredo
B.A. Math & Political Sci, Rice University
M.A. Religious Studies, Stanford University
Ph.D. Bioch. Mol. Cell Biology, Cornell University
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Assistant Professor-Joint Appointment
Curriculum Vitae

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James Derr
Ph.D. Genetics, Texas A&M University 1990
M.S. Zoology, Sul Ross State University 1982
B.S. Biology, Cameron University 1980

Professor
Curriculum Vitae

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Scott Dindot
Ph.D. Genetics, Texas A&M University 2003
B.S. Molecular and Cell Biology, Texas A&M University 1999

Assistant Professor
Curriculum Vitae

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John Edwards
Ph.D. Veterinary Pathology, Cornell University 1983
Diplomate , American College of Veterinary Pathologists 1981
D.V.M. Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University 1974
B.A. Microbiology, University of New Hampshire 1970

Professor

 

Carlos Estevez
Ph.D. Medical Microbiology, University of Georgia 2004
M.S. Medical Microbiology, University of Georgia 2001
D.V.M. Veterinary Medicine, Universidad Nacional Pedro H. Urena 1988

Clinical Assistant Professor, Joint Appointment

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Thomas Ficht
Ph.D. Biochemistry, Columbia University 1980
M.Phil. Biochemistry, Columbia University 1976
M.S. Chemistry, Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn 1973
B.S. Chemistry and Biochemistry, Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn 1972

Professor
Curriculum Vitae

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Dipak Giri
Ph.D. Immunology and Cancer Biology, Jawharlal Nehru University, India 1994
M.V.Sc. Veterinary Pathology, University of Agriculture and Technology, India 1982
D.V.M. Veterinary Medicine, Bidhan Chandra Agriculture University, India 1980

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Natalie Halbert
Ph.D. Genetics, Texas A&M University 2003
B.S. Genetics, Texas A&M University 1999

Research Assistant Professor
Curriculum Vitae

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Patricia Holman
Ph.D. Veterinary Microbiology, Texas A&M University 1994
M.S. Immunology, University of Nebraska 1976
B.A. Biological Science, Winthrop College 1974

Research Associate Professor
Curriculum Vitae

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Don Hong
Ph.D. Biochemistry and Biophysics, Oregon State University 1993
B.S. Agricultural Chemistry, Korea University 1984

Assistant Professor
Curriculum Vitae

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Elizabeth Jeter
D.V.M. Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University 1982
M.S. Veterinary Physiology, Texas A&M University 1979
B.A. Biomedical Science, Texas A&M University 1977

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Mark Johnson
Diplomate , American College of Veterinary Pathologists 2002
D.V.M. Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University 1988
B.S. Veterinary Science, Texas A&M University 1986
B.S. Biomedical Science, Texas A&M University 1983

Clinical Associate Professor
Curriculum Vitae

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Sangeeta Khare
Ph.D. Immunology and Biochemistry, All India Institute of Medical Science, India 1996
M.S. Life Sciences, Kanpur University, India 1989
B.S. Biology and Chemistry, Kanpur University, India 1986

Research Assistant Professor
Curriculum Vitae

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Ann Kier
Ph.D. Comparative Pathology, University of Missouri, Columbia 1979
D.V.M. Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University 1974
B.S. Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University 1973
B.A. Zoology, University of Texas, Austin 1971
Diplomate , American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine

Professor
Curriculum Vitae

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Sara Lawhon
Ph.D. Comparative Biomedical Science, North Carolina State University 2003
D.V.M. Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University 1997
B.S. Veterinary Science, Texas A&M University 1993
B.S. Biomedical Science, Texas A&M University 1991

Assistant Professor
Curriculum Vitae

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Julian Leibowitz
Ph.D. Cell Biology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine 1975
M.D. Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine 1975
B.A. Chemistry, Alfred University 1968

Professor-Joint Appointment
Curriculum Vitae

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Melissa Libal
D.V.M. Veterinary Medicine, UC Davis 1977
M.A. Microbiology (Veterinary), UC Davis 1973
B.A. Microbiology, Indiana University 1970
Diplomate , American College of Veterinary Microbiologists

Clinical Associate Professor
Curriculum Vitae

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Blanca Lupiani
Ph.D. Molecular Virology, University of Maryland 1994
M.S. Microbiology, University Santiago de Compostela, Spain 1989
B.S. Molecular Biology, University Santiago de Compostela, Spain 1988

Associate Professor
Curriculum Vitae

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Joanne Mansell
Diplomate , American College of Veterinary Pathologists 1994
D.V.M. Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida 1989
M.S. Molecular Biology, University of Miami 1982
B.S. Biology, University of Miami 1980

Clinical Professor
Curriculum Vitae

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Jeffrey Musser
Ph.D. Pharmacology, North Carolina State University 2000
Diplomate Dairy Specialty, American Board of Veterinary Practitioners 1998
D.V.M. Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Tech 1989
B.S. Biology, Frostburg State University 1984

Clinical Associate Professor
Curriculum Vitae

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Waithaka Mwangi
Ph.D. Immunology, Washington State University 2002
B.S. Biochemistry and Parasitology, University of Nairobi, Kenya 1990

Assistant Professor
Curriculum Vitae

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Mary Nabity
Diplomate , American College of Veterinary Pathologists 2006
D.V.M. Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University 2002
B.S. Biochemistry, University of Nebraska 1998

Clinical Assistant Professor
Curriculum Vitae

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Tawfik Omran
Ph.D. Microbiology, Texas A&M University 1995
M.D. Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt 1977

Clinical Assistant Professor
Curriculum Vitae

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Jason Osterstock
Ph.D. Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University 2007
D.V.M. Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University 2001
B.S. Animal Science, The Ohio State University 1997

Assistant Professor-Joint Appointment
Curriculum Vitae

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Rebecca Parr
Ph.D. Veterinary Microbiology, Texas A&M University 1992
M.S. Veterinary Microbiology, Texas A&M University 1987
B.S. Medical Technology, McNeese State University 1972

Research Assistant Professor
Curriculum Vitae

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Susan Payne
Ph.D. Microbiology, Louisiana State University 1983
B.S. Marine Science, University of Massachusetts 1978

Associate Professor
Curriculum Vitae

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Roy Pool
Ph.D. Comparative Pathology, University of California 1967
D.V.M. Veterinary Medicine, Oklahoma State University 1964
B.S. Agriculture, Oklahoma State University 1962
B.S. Zoology, Duke University 1957

Clinical Professor
Curriculum Vitae

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Brian Porter
Diplomate , American College of Veterinary Pathologists 2003
D.V.M. Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University 1992
B.S. Veterinary Science, Texas A&M University 1989

Clinical Assistant Professor
Curriculum Vitae

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Sanjay Reddy
Ph.D. Molecular Virology, University of Maryland 1994
Diplomate , American College of Veterinary Microbiologists 1993
M.S. Virology, University of Maryland 1989
B.V.Sc. Veterinary Medicine, Andhra Pradesh Agricultural University 1986

Associate Professor
Curriculum Vitae

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Alice Reinarz
PhD. Microbiology, University of Texas at Austin 1972
B.A. Microbiology, University of Texas at Austin 1967

Clinical Professor-Joint Appointment
Curriculum Vitae

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Allison Rice-Ficht
Ph.D. Microbiology, Vanderbilt University 1980
B.S. Microbiology, Auburn University 1975

Professor-Joint Appointment
Curriculum Vitae

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Gonzalo Rivera
Ph.D. Physiology, Cornell University 2002
M.S. Physiology, National University of Mar del Plata, Argentina 1991
D.V.M. Veterinary Medicine, National University of Rio Cuarto, Argentina 1988

Assistant Professor
Curriculum Vitae

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Karen Russell
Ph.D. Veterinary Medical Science, North Carolina State University 1996
Diplomate , American College of Veterinary Pathologists 1995
D.V.M. Veterinary Medicine, VA-MD Regional College of Veterinary Medicine 1990
B.S. Animal Science, Virginia Tech 1981

Associate Professor
Curriculum Vitae

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Charles Scanlan
Diplomate , American College of Veterinary Microbiologists 1990
Ph.D. Microbiology, University of Missouri 1979
D.V.M. Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri 1968
B.S. Agriculture, University of Missouri 1966

Professor
Curriculum Vitae

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Christopher Seabury
Ph.D. Genetics, Texas A&M University 2004
M.S. Biology, Sul Ross State University 2000
B.S. Zoology, Sul Ross State University 1997

Assistant Professor
Curriculum Vitae

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Roger Smith
Ph.D. Immunology, Baylor College of Medicine 1984
D.V.M. Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University 1977
B.S. Veterinary Science, Texas A&M University 1976
B.A. Political Science, Rice University 1973

Professor
Curriculum Vitae

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Karen Snowden
Ph.D. Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University 1988
D.V.M. Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University 1979
B.S. Biology and Chemistry, University of Montevallo 1974

Associate Professor
Curriculum Vitae

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Jörg Steiner
Ph.D. Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University 2000
Internal Medicine, Diplomate, Am. College of Vet. Internal Medicine 1996
Internal Medicine, Diplomate, European College of Vet. Int. Medicine 1996
Dr.Med.Vet Veterinary Medicine, Ludwig Maximilians University, Munich, Germany 1995
Med. Vet. Veterinary Medicine, Ludwig Maximilians University, Munich, Germany 1992

Associate Professor-Joint Appointment
Curriculum Vitae

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George Stoica
Ph.D. Experimental Pathology, Michigan State University 1984
M.S. Veterinary Pathobiology, Ohio State University 1981
D.V.M. Veterinary Medicine, Institute of Agronomy, Yassy, Romania 1966

Professor
Curriculum Vitae

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Ian Tizard
Diplomate , American College of Veterinary Microbiologists 1996
Ph.D. Immunology, University of Cambridge, England 1969
B.Sc. Pathology, University of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK 1966
B.V.M.& S. Veterinary Medicine, University of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK 1965

Professor
Curriculum Vitae

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Surya Waghela
Ph.D. Veterinary Science, Washington State University 1989
M.S. Veterinary Pathology, University of Nairobi, Kenya 1976
B.V.Sc. Veterinary Science, University of Nairobi, Kenya 1971

Clinical Assistant Professor
Curriculum Vitae

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Gale Wagner
Ph.D. Immunochemistry, University of Kansas 1968
M.A. Microbiology, University of Kansas 1966
B.S. Microbiology, Texas Tech University 1963

Professor
Curriculum Vitae

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Brad Weeks
Diplomate , American College of Veterinary Pathologists 1990
Ph.D. Veterinary Pathology, Kansas State University 1988
D.V.M. Veterinary Medicine, Oklahoma State University 1983
B.S. Zoology, Oklahoma State University 1979

Associate Professor
Curriculum Vitae

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Gregg Wells
M.D. Medicine, University of Chicago 1989
Ph.D. Biophysics and Theoretical Biology, Pritzker School of Medicine 1989
B.A. Chemistry, Northwestern University 1981

Associate Professor- Joint Appointment
Curriculum Vitae

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C. Jane Welsh
Ph.D. Biochemistry, London University, U.K. 1981
B.Sc. Microbiology, London University, UK 1976

Professor-Joint Appointment
Curriculum Vitae

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James Womack
Ph.D. Genetics, Oregon State University 1968
B.S. Mathematics Education, Abilene Christian College 1964

Distinguished Professor
Curriculum Vitae

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Guan Zhu
Ph.D. Parasitology, University of Georgia 1993
M.S. Zoology and Parasitology, Zhejiang (formerly Hangzhou) University, China 1986
B.S. Biology, Zhejiang (formerly Hangzhou) University, China 1983

Associate Professor
Curriculum Vitae

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Danna Zimmer
Ph.D. Cell Biology and Biochemistry, Baylor College of Medicine 1983
B.A. Biochemistry and Biology, Rice University 1978

Associate Professor
Curriculum Vitae