Through collaborative, outcomes-driven research, our faculty advance clinical knowledge that improves animal and human health. Explore the individuals whose expertise and innovation fuel meaningful discoveries, shape veterinary practice, and train the next generation of clinical leaders.
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.
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.
Assistant Professor, Antimicrobial Resistance/Farm Animal Medicine | Purdue Veterinary Hospital Infectious Disease Epidemiologist
Dr. Ilya Slizovskiy is an assistant professor of antimicrobial resistance and farm animal medicine in the Purdue University Veterinary Clinical Sciences Department and is the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital infectious disease Epidemiologist effective February 12, 2024. As a public health veterinarian and microbiologist, Dr. Slizovskiy is dedicated to reducing morbidity and mortality in human and animal populations by addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR), bacterial virulence, and pathogenicity. Dr. Slizovskiy's Laboratory for Infectious Disease and Antimicrobial Resistance Research develops genomic sequencing, computational, and statistical tools to characterize and predict the risks of AMR dissemination within and across diverse microbial communities (i.e., microbiomes). Over the next 5–10 years, Dr. Slizovskiy aims to expand the lab into a dynamic, collaborative, and innovative research hub. By leveraging insights from microbiome science, the lab seeks to enhance animal welfare and production, guide sustainable land and water use, and advance human health and disease prevention efforts. Currently, the Slizovskiy Lab is focused on developing novel microbiome-based therapeutics, diagnostic and surveillance technologies, and computational platforms that leverage efficient algorithms to process and reveal 'big data' insights.
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.
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.
