Andrew Hoffman – DVM, DVSc, DACVIM

An expert in equine lung function, Dr. Andrew Hoffman is a Professor, researcher, and clinician at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine's Hospital for Large Animals. Working on a farm as a young man drew Dr. Hoffman to pursue veterinary medicine, and he holds both a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree as well as a Doctorate of Veterinary Science in microbiology and pathology.

Prior to joining the faculty at the Cummings School, Dr. Hoffman undertook post-doctoral fellowships at Israel's Koret School of Veterinary Medicine and the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada. He was drawn to join the Cummings School faculty by his desire to pursue both clinical medicine and research, the school's proximity to the biomedical research stronghold of Boston, and a longing to return to New England, where he had previously practiced as an equine and dairy veterinarian.

Currently, Dr. Andrew Hoffman teaches Systems Pathophysiology and Biomedical Engineering. His proudest moments, he says, are when residents or post-doctoral fellows he has overseen attain their first faculty position. His laboratory has been fortunate to see seven trainees awarded competitive faculty positions at veterinary schools, including two at Tufts (Dr. Daniela Bedenice and Dr. Melissa Mazan).

His current research focuses on new approaches to cell-based therapy for chronic lung diseases such as emphysema and pulmonary fibrosis and has led to an important therapy for emphysema that has completed Phase I and II clinical trials in humans. His latest research centers around which cells in the lung have potential to repair damaged tissue, including stem cells derived from lung tissue.

In his spare time, Andrew Hoffman enjoys activities such as boating, scuba diving, mountain climbing, and renovating old houses.

Dr. Hoffman's academic and research interests can be found on his faculty profile.