The Virology, Microbiology, & Immunology faculty study host range and cross-species transmission of viruses, virus evolution and emergence, as well as wildlife virology. Their research includes food safety issues and a variety of vector-borne diseases, including FIV, West Nile Virus, Chikungunya Virus Disease, and Zika Virus. Other research interests include comparative infectious disease, pathogen evolution, molecular diagnostics, and pathogen discovery.
Andrew B Allison
Assistant Professor – Veterinary Virology
Subhashinie Kariyawasam BVSc, PhD, DACVM, DACPV, DACVPM, DABMM
Chair, Department Of Comparative, Diagnostic, And Population Medicine; Professor, Microbiology
Abraham Joseph Pellissery
Clinical Assistant Professor – Microbiology
Jim Wellehan
Professor – Zoological Medicine/Microbiology
Janet K Yamamoto PhD
Professor – Immunology And Director Of LCIV-CA