Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae: Dynamics of Immunity and Physiology
The interaction between M. hyopneumoniae and its host make M. hyopneumoniae one of the most important contributors to porcine respiratory disease.
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Education
DVM, 2012, University of Minnesota, Veterinary Science/Medicine Faculty
PhD, 2010, University of Minnesota, Veterinary Science/Medicine Faculty
Thesis: Maternal influences on neonatal immune development in pigs
Professional experience
2012-currently: Visiting researcher at the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture), Agricultural Investigation Service and National Animal Disease Center
Honours
2012: Harvey H. Hoyt grant
2011: Nomination for the best thesis at the University of Minnesota, Veterinary Medicine/Science Faculty
2009: Grant given by the American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV)
2009: Ben Pomeroy Scholarship grant for the joint obtaining of the DVM and the PhD
Research areas
Development, at a young age, of the immune system and immunology
Interaction between the microbiota and the immune system
Effect of the management strategies on the immune system
Company: USDA, National Animal Disease Center
Education
DVM, 2012, University of Minnesota, Veterinary Science/Medicine Faculty
PhD, 2010, University of Minnesota, Veterinary Science/Medicine Faculty
Thesis: Maternal influences on neonatal immune development in pigs
Professional experience
2012-currently: Visiting researcher at the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture), Agricultural Investigation Service and National Animal Disease Center
Honours
2012: Harvey H. Hoyt grant
2011: Nomination for the best thesis at the University of Minnesota, Veterinary Medicine/Science Faculty
2009: Grant given by the American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV)
2009: Ben Pomeroy Scholarship grant for the joint obtaining of the DVM and the PhD
Research areas
Development, at a young age, of the immune system and immunology
Interaction between the microbiota and the immune system
Effect of the management strategies on the immune system
Updated CV 04-Dec-2013
The interaction between M. hyopneumoniae and its host make M. hyopneumoniae one of the most important contributors to porcine respiratory disease.
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