Reviews national grants. Is studying in rats how a chemical found in cigarette smoke may cause birth defects by damaging male sperm. Is board certified in veterinary toxicology. Has 20 years' experience in teaching, research and diagnostics involving parasites. Is one of the world's leading experts on the clinical pathology of the sea otter.
Clinical pathology uses laboratory techniques to treat disease.
Was an expert witness for the U.S. Department of Justice on environmental and animal damage done by Exxon Valdez oil spill. Is a member of the American Society for Veterinary Clinical Pathologists, American Veterinary Medical Association and American Association for the Advancement of Science. Is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists. Started Purdue's Veterinary Cytology Resource Center, which houses a photograph and microscopic slide collection designed to train veterinarians in using a noninvasive technique, based on examining cells, to diagnose animal diseases. Directs a clinical immunology lab that analyzes samples from animals across the country.