Cleverson De Souza,
Associate Professor – Clinical Pathology
About Cleverson De Souza
Dr. Cleverson de Souza earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from the Universidade Federal do Paraná in 1999. He completed a two-year residency in veterinary clinical pathology at São Paulo State University (UNESP-Botucatu) and subsequently obtained his Master of Science in Clinical Pathology from the Federal University of Santa Maria. Following a faculty appointment as a veterinary clinical pathologist at the University of Passo Fundo, he joined Dr. Douglas J. Weiss’s research group at the University of Minnesota. There, he focused on the molecular pathogenesis of Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis, completed an accelerated clinical pathology residency, and attained board certification from the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP).
From 2009 to 2012, Dr. Souza taught general pathology to medical and dental students at several Brazilian universities, including the University of Fortaleza, UniChristus, and the Federal University of Ceará. He then spent a decade (2013–2023) at Washington State University, culminating in a tenured associate professorship, where he contributed extensively to clinical service, teaching, and research.
Currently, Dr. Souza serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Comparative, Diagnostic, and Population Medicine at the University of Florida. His work continues to integrate high-quality diagnostic service, innovative teaching methodologies, and impactful research aimed at advancing veterinary medicine and improving animal health worldwide.
Teaching Profile
Board Certifications
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Clinical PathologyAmerican College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP)
Research Profile
Dr. Souza’s research program is multifaceted, bridging foundational inquiry with clinical application and cutting-edge educational strategies. Current efforts span three primary domains:
Basic Research: Vaccine Development: Characterizing and evaluating a peptide-based vaccine against Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (MAP) in cattle, aiming to improve disease prevention and control.
Clinical Research: Diagnostic Advancements: Validating novel monoclonal antibodies to enhance the detection and classification of canine lymphomas. AI-Driven Diagnostics: Applying machine learning and deep learning techniques to facilitate more accurate and rapid diagnoses of canine lymphoma and leukemia. Comparative Immunology: Investigating immune responses in exotic species, contributing to a broader understanding of health and disease across diverse animal populations.
Educational Research: Adaptive Learning Technologies: Harnessing AI-powered chatbots to personalize learning, improve knowledge retention, and foster critical thinking skills in veterinary students, ultimately enhancing educational outcomes and clinical preparedness.
- Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy
- Clinical pathology of mammals
- Immunology of exotic species
- Vaccine immunology
- Veterinary Education
Publications
Education
Contact Details
- Business:
- (352) 294-4153
- Business:
- cdesouza@ufl.edu
- Business Street:
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2015 SW 16TH AVE
GAINESVILLE FL 32608