Comparative Pathobiology

The Department of Comparative Pathobiology (CPB) in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Purdue University offers graduate programs leading to the Master of Science (MS; thesis or non-thesis) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees.

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The Department of Comparative Pathobiology in the College of Veterinary Medicine. Purdue University, offers graduate instruction leading to the Master of Science (MS) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees to persons possessing the DVM degree and to those with a baccalaureate degree and comprehensive training in the biological sciences. Areas of study include animal welfare science and human-animal interaction, cancer biology, infectious diseases, bacteriology, epidemiology, immunology, laboratory and experimental medicine, parasitology, pathology, public health, toxicology, virology, and molecular genetics.

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Earn your MS or PhD in Comparative Pathobiology at Purdue Veterinary Medicine. Study topics like cancer biology, infectious disease, public health, toxicology, and more. Open to DVMs and students with strong biological science backgrounds.

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Andrew Hubner

Andrew M. Hubner, DVM, PhD, DABVP

Clinical Assistant Professor, Farm Animal Field Services

Andy Hubner, DVM joined the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences as clinical assistant professor of farm animal field services in 2021. Dr. Hubner earned his DVM degree from the University of Illinois in 2005. He went on to work in private practice, including owning his own bovine veterinary practice, before returning to the University of Illinois in 2018, serving as a clinician in the hospital’s On-Farm Services while also working toward completion of his PhD degree before coming to Purdue. Dr. Hubner is a diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners specializing in Dairy Practice.

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