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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Wendy Townsend

Wendy M. Townsend, DVM, MS, DACVO

Associate Dean, Academic Success | Professor, Ophthalmology

Dr. Wendy Townsend is a Professor of Ophthalmology at Purdue University. She provides ocular examinations and surgeries on all species of animals in the Purdue Veterinary Hospital where she works with DVM and Veterinary Nursing students. Outside of work, Dr. Townsend enjoys living on her farm with her husband, two daughters, horses, Jersey cows, goats, cats, and a dog.

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