Branson Ritchie

Branson Ritchie is a Professor and Director of the Infectious Diseases Laboratory at the College of Veterinary Medicine. He holds advanced credentials including DVM, MS, PhD, DABVP (Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners), and ECAMS (European College of Animal Welfare and Behavioural Medicine). His work focuses on infectious diseases in companion animals and emerging zoonotic threats.

Education:

• DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine)
• MS (Master of Science)
• PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)

Research Interests: Ritchie’s research emphasizes infectious disease dynamics in companion animals, with a focus on emerging pathogens and their implications for public health. His lab investigates mechanisms of disease transmission, diagnostic advancements, and mitigation strategies for zoonotic outbreaks. Collaborative projects address One Health approaches to combat antimicrobial resistance and viral zoonoses.

Labs/Teams: Leads the Infectious Diseases Laboratory, a hub for cutting-edge research on companion animal pathogens. Active in the Companion Animal Emerging Diseases Research Group, which seeks donations to advance its work.