Virology, Microbiology, & Immunology

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

Andrew B Allison

Assistant Professor – Veterinary Virology
Phone: (352) 294-4127
Jeff M Gruntmeir

Jeff M Gruntmeir

Assistant Scientist
Phone: (352) 294-2794
Subhashinie Kariyawasam

Subhashinie Kariyawasam BVSc, PhD, DACVM, DACPV, DACVPM, DABMM

Chair, Department Of Comparative, Diagnostic, And Population Medicine; Professor, Microbiology
Phone: (352) 294-8794
Abraham Joseph Pellissery

Abraham Joseph Pellissery

Clinical Assistant Professor – Microbiology
Phone: (321) 697-1426
Jim Wellehan

Jim Wellehan

Professor – Zoological Medicine/Microbiology
Phone: (352) 392-2235
Janet K Yamamoto

Janet K Yamamoto PhD

Professor – Immunology And Director Of LCIV-CA
Phone: (352) 294-4145