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Avian influenza expertsThe Purdue University experts listed below can address many topics related to avian influenza.
Animal HealthLarry GlickmanProfessor of epidemiology and environmental medicine • Glickman designed the only surveillance system for animals available that uses a national pet health database to assess whether cats are sentinels that could provide early warning for avian influenza and other diseases. He has published extensively on diseases of animals that can be transmitted to people and chaired a National Academy of Sciences committee that reviewed how pets could help detect environmental health hazards to humans. He also has conducted research on how companion animals affect human reaction to disaster preparedness. CONTACT: (765) 494-6301, ltg@purdue.edu
Leon Thacker Professor of anatomic pathology, director of the Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory • Thacker has conducted research on swine and avian diseases and is a member of the Indiana State Board of Animal Health. He helps diagnose diseases in livestock, poultry, companion animals and wildlife and provides blood testing of animals for federally mandated disease programs. CONTACT: (765) 494-7460, thackerl@purdue.edu
Lorraine Corriveau Pet wellness veterinarian, companion animal community practice • Corriveau heads the exotic pets and bird service for the Small Animal Hospital in the School of Veterinary Medicine. She can discuss how pet owners can minimize disease risks. CONTACT: (765) 494-7789, corrivea@purdue.edu
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Simon Kenyon Associate professor of veterinary clinical science, Extension veterinarian • Kenyon specializes in animal health and nutrition and has researched avian influenza for the Extension Disaster Education Network. He has studied foreign animal disease threats for the USDA and helped develop a national program for aiding and rescuing animals after natural disasters such as floods and hurricanes. CONTACT: (765) 494-0333, skenyon@purdue.edu Extension Disaster Education Network
Ramesh Vemulapalli Associate professor of veterinary pathobiology, head of the Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory molecular diagnostics section • Vemulapalli runs the surveillance tests for avian influenza submitted from various sources in Indiana, including veterinarians from the Indiana Board of Animal Health and personnel of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. His research focus is in developing additional molecular diagnostics testing. CONTACT: (765) 494-7560, rvemulap@purdue.edu
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