Thompson graduated from the University of Kentucky with a bachelor’s degree in animal science in 2015. She earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2019, completed a residency in Population and Preventative Medicine in 2022, and earned a PhD in … [Read more...] about Alexis Thompson, DVM, PhD
Mathias Martins, DVM, MS, PhD
Martins earned a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the Federal University of Santa Maria in Brazil in 2012. He went on to earn a master’s degree in 2014 and his PhD in 2018 in virology, both from the Federal University of Santa Maria. Martins … [Read more...] about Mathias Martins, DVM, MS, PhD
Brandon Dominguez, DVM, MS, DACVPM
Dominguez earned a bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University’s Department of Animal Science in 2001. He went on to earn a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2005 and master’s degree in epidemiology in 2007, both from Texas A&M. In 2018, he … [Read more...] about Brandon Dominguez, DVM, MS, DACVPM
Dah-Jiun Fu, BVM, MVM, PhD
Dr. Fu earned a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and a Master of Veterinary Medicine from National Taiwan University in 2007 and 2009, respectively. Following graduation, he earned a Doctor of Philosophy from Cornell University in 2018. During his PhD … [Read more...] about Dah-Jiun Fu, BVM, MVM, PhD
Cristi Rocío González-Barrientos, DVM
In 2008, González-Barrientos graduated from the National University of Costa Rica with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Following graduation, she served as a clinical instructor at the National University of Costa Rica in the Department of Pathology. … [Read more...] about Cristi Rocío González-Barrientos, DVM
Matthew Durham
Matthew Durham joined TVMDL in December 2021 as the agency’s assistant director for finance and chief financial officer. Mr. Durham came to TVMDL from the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH) where he served as the assistant … [Read more...] about Matthew Durham
Terry L. Dobrovolsky
Terry Dobrovolsky is the Agency Quality Assurance Manager for the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL). She has served in the role of Agency QA Manager since May 2006, and coordinates the Quality Program between the College … [Read more...] about Terry L. Dobrovolsky
Randi Gold, VMD, PhD, DACVP
In 2003, Dr. Gold earned a Bachelor of Science in biology from Ursinus College. After graduation, she earned a Veterinariae Medicinae Doctoris from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and a Doctor of Philosophy in veterinary microbiology from … [Read more...] about Randi Gold, VMD, PhD, DACVP
Kiril Dimitrov, DVM, PhD
Dr. Dimitrov joined TVMDL in 2019. Initially, he served as the virology and molecular diagnostics section head at TVMDL's Amarillo laboratory. The following year he joined the College Station laboratory to serve as the virology section head. In 2021, … [Read more...] about Kiril Dimitrov, DVM, PhD
Owais Khan, BVSc, MVSc, DACVM
Dr. Khan graduated from Birsa Agricultural University with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry degree in 2001. After graduation, Dr. Khan earned a Master of Veterinary Science with an emphasis in veterinary microbiology from Gujarat … [Read more...] about Owais Khan, BVSc, MVSc, DACVM
Narayan Paul, DVM, MS, PhD, ACVM
In 2005, Dr. Paul graduated from the University of Chittagong, Bangladesh with his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine and earned a Master’s of Science in microbiology from Bangladesh Agricultural University in 2006. While completing his master’s … [Read more...] about Narayan Paul, DVM, MS, PhD, ACVM
Will Sims, DVM, MS
In 2007, Dr. Sims graduated from Oklahoma State University with a doctorate in veterinary medicine following undergraduate work in biochemistry and molecular biology. After graduation, Dr. Sims was a mixed animal practitioner in Cortez, Colorado for … [Read more...] about Will Sims, DVM, MS
Erin Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVP
Dr. Edwards graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in applied biology in 2009. After graduation, Dr. Edwards went on to earn a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Georgia in 2014. She … [Read more...] about Erin Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVP
C. Gabriel Senties-Cue, MVZ, EPAA, MS
Dr. Senties-Cue is an expert source for poultry (avian) diseases and pathology. Dr. Senties-Cue has extensive experience in animal health & food safety. … [Read more...] about C. Gabriel Senties-Cue, MVZ, EPAA, MS
Phelue Anderson, MS, PhD
Dr. Anderson completed his doctorate in Poultry Science at Texas A&M University; previously he received a Master of Science in Animal Science from Prairie View A&M University. His graduate research focused on the use of PCR-based … [Read more...] about Phelue Anderson, MS, PhD
Amy K. Swinford, DVM, MS, DACVM
Dr. Swinford assumed the role of agency director in 2021 after serving as the associate agency director since 2015. Prior to her role as associate agency director, Dr. Swinford was the microbiology branch chief and Bacteriology Section head at the … [Read more...] about Amy K. Swinford, DVM, MS, DACVM
Judy Akins, DVM, MS
Dr. Akins was in mixed and small animal practices for 4 years before completing residencies in anatomic and clinical pathology. Areas of interest include the emerging field of veterinary forensic pathology and diseases of the equine … [Read more...] about Judy Akins, DVM, MS
Julie Piccione, DVM, MS, DACVP
Dr. Piccione has served as TVMDL’s clinical pathology section head since 2015. In 2021, she was promoted to TVMDL's assistant agency director for clinical pathology. She earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida and her … [Read more...] about Julie Piccione, DVM, MS, DACVP
Stacy Morris, MAg, BS
As Associate Director, Morris provides executive leadership for agency operational functions. In this role, she leads and manages an array of services and programs including core business strategies, executive operations, human resources, personnel … [Read more...] about Stacy Morris, MAg, BS
Jordan Brod
Jordan Brod joined TVMDL in May 1999 and served as TVMDL’s agency operations manager since October 2010. In 2021, he was promoted to the agency's operations program director. He is responsible for facility operations of all TVMDL locations, including … [Read more...] about Jordan Brod
Malcolm L. Delovio, PhD
Dr. Delovio's interests lie in assay development and performance, proteomics, chromatography and utilizing technology to enhance laboratory efficiency. He is experienced in speaking on the thyroid, adrenal and reproductive endocrinology systems. … [Read more...] about Malcolm L. Delovio, PhD
Travis Mays, MS, PhD
Dr. Mays can provide information related to drug testing in racehorses, greyhounds, livestock show animals and routine diagnostic testing such as the Equine Pre-Purchase Drug Screen. He is also knowledgeable and trained to provide information related … [Read more...] about Travis Mays, MS, PhD
Sonia W. Lingsweiler, BS, MS
With 30 years of experience in the field of veterinary microbiology, Mrs. Lingsweiler can speak about careers in microbiology, sample submission, antimicrobial susceptibility trends, bacteriology identification techniques and Anthrax, an endemic … [Read more...] about Sonia W. Lingsweiler, BS, MS
Terry S. Hensley, MS, DVM
Dr. Hensley has a special interest in equine diseases, wildlife disease (both in free ranging populations and captive wildlife), and disease interactions between wildlife and domestic livestock. In addition to his ability to speak on management and … [Read more...] about Terry S. Hensley, MS, DVM
Gabriel Gomez, DVM, PhD, DACVP
Dr. Gomez has been a part of TVMDL’s anatomic pathology section since 2013. Starting as a pathologist, Gomez was promoted to assistant section head in 2015 and section head in 2020. In 2021, Dr. Gomez began his role as TVMDL's assistant agency … [Read more...] about Gabriel Gomez, DVM, PhD, DACVP