Director, Clinical Microbiology
Associate Professor, Veterinary Clinical Sciences
Co-leader of The Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Veterinary Medical Center
Veterinary Medical Center
601 Vernon L. Tharp St
Columbus, Ohio. 43210
Professional Interests
My primary focus is on developing antimicrobial stewardship programs in veterinary medicine and studying the pathogens that cause infectious diseases in animals, with particular emphasis on multidrug-resistant and zoonotic microorganisms and on advancing diagnostic stewardship. I have held various roles within the Veterinary Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (VAST) Subcommittee at the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI), where I currently serve as Chair.
As Director of Clinical Microbiology, I oversee the operations of the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory at the Veterinary Medical Center and serve as its Infection Control Officer. I also co-lead the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program and collaborate with colleagues at OSU and other institutions to improve antimicrobial use practices across veterinary medicine.
Education and Training
Clinical Microbiology Residency and PhD (Biomedical Sciences): Auburn University, College of Veterinary Medicine. Auburn, Alabama, 2012
Doctor in Veterinary Medicine: Universidad del Zulia, Venezuela, 1997