Patty Lathan

Patty Lathan serves as Professor of Small Animal Internal Medicine in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at Louisiana State University's School of Veterinary Medicine, joining the faculty in August 2023. She maintains board certification as a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Small Animal Internal Medicine).

Her educational credentials include:

• VMD from University of Pennsylvania (2002)
• MS from Purdue University (2007)
• BA from Texas A&M University (1998)

Dr. Lathan's research program centers on translational veterinary endocrinology, with emphasis on clinical applications for diabetes management, Addison's disease diagnostics, and Cushing's syndrome treatment. Her current investigations focus on mitigating steroid therapy complications in canine patients through novel pharmacological approaches. She actively bridges laboratory findings with clinical practice to improve outcomes for companion animals.

Her publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to endocrine diagnostics and therapeutic guidelines, particularly in adrenal function testing and diabetes management protocols. Recent work shows increasing emphasis on practical diagnostic tools like urine color assessment and mucous membrane evaluation that can be implemented in general practice settings.

Professional recognition includes:

• Diplomate status from the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (SAIM)

As an educator, Dr. Lathan implements innovative teaching methodologies incorporating music and games to enhance student engagement in complex endocrinology concepts. While specific grant funding details aren't publicly documented, her active participation in AAHA guideline development and consistent publication record indicate ongoing research support and scholarly productivity within the veterinary academic community.