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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Sandra Taylor

Sandra D. Taylor, DVM, PhD, DACVIM-LAIM

Professor, Large Animal Internal Medicine | Chief of Staff, Equine and Farm Animal Hospitals

Dr. Sandy Taylor is a Professor in Large Animal Medicine at PVM. She earned her DVM and PhD from Washington State University and completed her residency in Large Animal Medicine at the University of California, Davis. Her primary clinical interests include equine neonatology and neurology, and her research is focused on treatment of equine sepsis. Outside of work, Dr. Taylor enjoys cycling, traveling and hiking with her yellow Labradors.

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