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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Luis Dos Santos

Luis Dos Santos, DVM, PhD

Assistant Professor, Cardiology

Dr. Dos Santos is a veterinary cardiology expert, specializing in cardiac diseases and arrhythmias in dogs. His focus areas encompass arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) in Boxer dogs, atrial fibrillation, dilated cardiomyopathy, and the intricate connections between cardiac metabolism and cancer.

Dr. Dos Santos's research contributions have significantly advanced our comprehension of these conditions and their underlying mechanisms. His work holds promise for potential diagnostic breakthroughs and innovative therapeutic approaches in the realm of veterinary cardiology.

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