College of Veterinary Medicine

Comparative Pathobiology

Department of Comparative Pathobiology (CPB)


Improving the Health of Humans and Animals

Welcome to the Department of Comparative Pathobiology
Comparative Pathobiology is the study of disease phenomena basic to all species including humans, at the molecular, cellular, organismal and ecosystem level. Our faculty, staff and students are involved in research and learning in a variety of areas including pathobiology, infectious diseases and vaccines, cancer biology, nanomedicine, toxicology, disease surveillance and human-animal interactions.
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A collaboration with Dr. Sulma Mohammed is discussed in the GlobeNewswire article “Cannabis Science Propels Cancer Clinical Trials, Appoints Cellular Cancer Specialist Dr. Sulma Mohammed, Professor of Cancer Biology, Purdue University, to the Company’s Scientific Advisory Board,” by Cannabis Science, Inc., 6/3/2019.

Dr. Mohamed Seleem is quoted in the Newsweek article “The Death of Antibiotics: We’re Running Out of Effective Drugs to Fight Off an Army of Superbugs,” by David H. Freedman, 5/15/2019.

Drs. G. Kenitra Hendrix and Sulma Mohammed are featured in the PVM News article “Three Faculty Honored at Annual PVM Promotions Reception,” by Kevin Doerr, 5/3/2019.

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Current Graduate Programs offered by the Comparative Pathobiology Department

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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Candace Croney, PhD

Candace Croney, PhD

DIRECTOR, CENTER FOR ANIMAL WELFARE SCIENCE AND PROFESSOR, ANIMAL BEHAVIOR AND WELL-BEING
Dr. Candace Croney's goal is to generate new information about best care practices for agricultural and companion animals.  She uses animals' behavioral, cognitive and physical health responses to evaluate their quality of life, focusing on dogs in commercial breeding kennels, confined cats, and farmed pigs. She also studies to understand the ethical implications of animal care and use decisions, and public perceptions of animal agriculture, animal welfare and related policies.  The results of her studies are used by educators, farmers, retailers, restaurant chains, pet industry groups, governmental and non-governmental organizations focused on improving animal welfare and public outreach.  Her research on canine welfare recently resulted in a new national certification program that sets rigorous standards for the care of dogs and puppies by professional dog breeders.

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Indiana Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory

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