Alvin C. Camus

Dr. Alvin C. Camus is a Professor in the Department of Pathology at the University of Georgia's College of Veterinary Medicine. He holds a DVM (1984), a residency (1994), and a PhD (2001) from Louisiana State University. His expertise centers on aquatic animal pathology, particularly the molecular and microscopic diagnosis of fish diseases. He has extensive experience in diagnostic service, resident training programs, and collaborative research with institutions like the Georgia Aquarium.

Research interests include pathobiology of infectious diseases in aquatic animals, novel pathogen characterization (viruses, bacteria, parasites), and disease prevention in finfish aquaculture. Notable work includes studies on Mycobacterium chelonae infections in syngnathid fish, Francisella noatunensis in tilapia, and Veronaea botryosa in sturgeon. His career includes roles at the Louisiana Aquatic Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory and the Thad Cochran National Warmwater Aquaculture Center.

Dr. Camus teaches pathology resident training, fish disease fundamentals, and veterinary advanced pathology. His recent publications focus on bacterial and viral pathogenesis in aquatic species, MRI techniques for fish brain imaging, and novel pathogen identification in teleosts and elasmobranchs. He collaborates internationally, contributing to advancements in aquatic animal medicine and diagnostics.