Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine

Comparative Pathobiology

The Department of Comparative Pathobiology supports the missions of Tufts University and Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University through a culture of approachability that fosters professional growth and collaboration. We do this while providing foundational veterinary medical education, graduate training, diagnostic pathology expertise, and opportunities across our diverse research programs.

Education Programs

D.V.M./MS in Laboratory Animal Medicine

Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences

D.V.M. Program

Services

Laboratory Animal Medicine (LAMS)

Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (CVDL)

Faculty

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Kumari Andarawewa

Associate Clinical Professor & Director of the Division of Animal Resources
Department of Comparative Pathobiology
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Sandra Ayres

D.V.M., DACT
Assistant Teaching Professor
Department of Comparative Pathobiology
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Perry Bain

D.V.M., Ph.D., DACVP
Assistant Professor
Department of Comparative Pathobiology
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Emily Brinker

DVM, DIPL. ACVP
Assistant Clinical Professor
Department of Comparative Pathobiology
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Fabio Brum Rosa

D.V.M., M.S., Ph.D., DACVP
Assistant Clinical Professor
Department of Comparative Pathobiology
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Elizabeth Byrnes

Ph.D.
Professor
Department of Comparative Pathobiology
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Francisco Conrado

D.V.M., M.Sc., DACVP
Assistant Professor
Department of Comparative Pathobiology
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Alastair Cribb

D.V.M., Ph.D., FCAHS
Dean, Henry and Lois Foster Professor
Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University
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Ariana Hinckley-Boltax

D.V.M.
Assistant Teaching Professor
Department of Comparative Pathobiology
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Ekele Ikpegbu

D.V.M., M.Sc., Ph.D.
Assistant Teaching Professor
Department of Comparative Pathobiology
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Joyce Knoll

V.M.D., Ph.D., DACVP
Associate Professor
Department of Comparative Pathobiology
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Esther Gisela Martinez Romero

DVM, PhD, MS, DACVP
Assistant Clinical Professor
Department of Comparative Pathobiology
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Staff

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Lillian Haynes

Loew Teaching Laboratory Technician, Department of Comparative Pathobiology
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Faith DeMotts

Anatomy Lab Technician, Department of Comparative Pathobiology
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Denise M. Elwart, MBA

Department Manager, Department of Comparative Pathobiology
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Jill E. Franko, B.S., C.V.T.

Large Animal Clinical Skills Laboratory Manager, Department of Comparative Pathobiology
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Stacy Johnson

Department and MSLAM Administrative Assistant, Department of Comparative Pathobiology
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Richard Rego

Anatomy Lab Manager, Department of Pathobiology
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Mike Santasieri, B.S., C.V.T., L.V.T., F.F.C.P.

Kelley Simulation Lab Manager, Department of Comparative Pathobiology
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John Stokes, MS, SCYM(ASCP)CM

Staff Scientist, Department of Comparative Pathobiology
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Janine Stuczko

Academic Staff Assistant, Department of Comparative Pathobiology

News

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CVDL Through the Years

Dr. Joyce Knoll and Cheryl Stockman have led the diagnostic lab for more than three decades to serve the hospitals and clinics of Cummings School

Job Opportunities

Faculty Positions

Staff Positions

Contact Us

Department of Comparative Pathobiology
Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University
200 Westboro Road
North Grafton, MA 01536
508-887-4270
CummingsVetCPB@Tufts.edu