Program Overview

Pathobiology Program

The Pathobiology program offers graduate studies in various research fields, including Comparative Pathology, Immunology, Veterinary Infectious Diseases, and Veterinary Pathology.

Research Fields

• Comparative Pathology
• Immunology
• Veterinary Infectious Diseases
• Veterinary Pathology

Application Deadlines

Domestic applications will be accepted until 2 months prior to the semester. International applications will be accepted until 6 months prior to the semester. Specific deadlines are as follows:

• Domestic:
  • Fall: July 1
  • Winter: November 1
  • Summer: March 1
• International:
  • Fall: March 1
  • Winter: July 1
  • Summer: November 1

Program Details

Applications can be submitted any time before the deadline and are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Applicants are responsible for ensuring all documents are submitted promptly to receive a timely decision. It is recommended that all documents be submitted within 15 days of completing the application.

Graduate Students

Some of the graduate students in the Pathobiology program include:

• Sugandha Raj, 2023 PhD Pathobiology
• Sarah Robinson, 2023 PhD Pathobiology + One Health
• Samantha Allen, 2021 PhD Pathobiology
• Ashley Stegelmeier, 2021 PhD Pathobiology
• Shannon French, 2020 PhD Pathobiology

Graduate Faculty

The graduate faculty in the Pathobiology program include:

• Dorothee Bienzle
• Mauricio Seguel
• Courtney R. Schott
• Janet Beeler-Marfisi
• Sarah Wootton
• Samuel Workenhe
• Brandon Lillie

Program Overview

The Pathobiology program is located in the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph. The program offers a comprehensive education in pathobiology, with a focus on research and academic excellence.