Specialized Research Facilities Hybridoma Monoclonal Antibody Laboratories Electron Microscopy Flow Cytometry and Fluorescence Activated Cell Sorting Cell Culture Facilities Laser Gel Scanning & Integration TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES One of three academic departments in the college of veterinary medicine: Participates in College-wide, interdepartmental M.S. and Ph.D. programs in Biomedical Sciences. Participates in University-wide M.S. degree program in Environmental Studies and in M.S. and Ph.D. programs in Cellular and Molecular Biosciences.  QuickLinks Journal Club Seminars Research Program and Facilities Research Seminars

Research Interests Microbiology Pathogenesis of Immunosuppressive Lentiviruses Molecular Mechanisms of Microbial Pathogenesis Virulence Factors of Bacteria and Viruses Biotechnology Food Safety, Pre-Harvest Embryo-Pathogen Interactions   Molecular Genetics Cell Cycle and Cell Growth Regulation of Cancer Inherited Metabolic Diseases Gene Therapy   Immunology Immunological Basis of Genetic Resistance to Pathogens Cancer Cellular Immunology   Parasitology Molecular Parasitology Molecular Mechanisms of Drug Action Chemotherapy of Helminths and Arthropods Parasitic Protozoa   Epidemiology Infectious diseases Embryo Transfer   Pathology Mechanisms of Disease in Poultry, Fish and Cattle Platelet Pathophysiology