Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology

The Department of Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology is a multidisciplinary department that helps train tomorrow's veterinarians and scientists, provides diagnostic service to the state and the nation, and conducts research on disease in animals and humans. We are proud of our commitment to providing educational access and service to all in our teaching, research and service missions.

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Dr. Juergen Richt visits with President Richard Linton on Next Gen 'Cats!

 

Highlights in Research and Teaching

Drs. Natalie Cernicchiaro, Stephen Edache and Andrea Dixon working in the officeNew research at K-State swats back at mosquito-borne virus threatening pork industry

DMP Professor Dr. Natalia Cernicchiaro led a recently published study on the transmission of JEV and its impact on the pork industry.

Dr. Justin Kastner works with an international colleagueTracing "Lung Plague" across centuries

The DMP's Dr. Justin Kastner collaborated with Dr. Robin Nicholas, formerly with the UK’s Animal and Plant Health Agency, to co-authored "Lung Plague: Origins, Impact and Epidemiology of Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia."

Drs. Daniela Hernandez and Jamie RetallickCVM presents Pritchard service and outreach award to Daniela Hernandez

The award was established in 2012 to recognize an outstanding faculty member who, through their service and outreach, contributes significantly to the advancement of the veterinary profession.

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