UConn Department of Pathobiology and Veterinary Science

Dr. Camila Hamond, Assistant Research Professor in Pathobiology and Veterinary Science at UConn CAHNR, explains what Connecticut residents should know about this reemerging parasite,

What You Need to Know About Screwworm - UConn Today There are no current cases of New World Screwworm (NWS) in the Northeast, but one UConn expert shares information to keep Connecticut animals and residents safe

Working in the Connecticut Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory at UConn Storrs is serious business... and lots of fun. At the CVMDL, students have the chance to gain hands-on research and diagnostics experience in animal health, food safety, and infectious diseases. Students work on projects involving veterinary pathology, bacteriology, and virology.
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An interdisciplinary team from UConn and UConn Health found 19 mutations in the 2022-2023 respiratory disease season that led to more severe cases of RSV in children
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Genetic Mutations Responsible for Increased RSV Severity - UConn Today An interdisciplinary team from UConn and UConn Health found 19 mutations in the 2022-2023 respiratory disease season that led to more severe cases of RSV in ...

Andrei Abarientos, a Pathobiology and Sociology double major, was honored as a University Scholar, the University’s top undergraduate academic recognition, congratulations Andrei!

Congratulations class of 2026

Dr. Verardi, Department Head and Professor, shares insight on Hantavirus — a rare but serious virus primarily spread through contact with infected rodents and their droppings.

What is hantavirus? Experts weigh in on risk level An outbreak of hantavirus has killed three on a cruise ship. Should you be worried? What to know about the Andes strain, how it spreads and symptoms.

Next up in the spotlight is RJ! Congratulations!!

Meet some of our graduating seniors in Pathobiology! Starting us up is Catie! Congratulations!

Our second senior we’d like to recognize is Riley! Congratulations Riley!