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Côme Thieulent is an Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Pathobiological Sciences at the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University. He joined the faculty in December 2023, bringing expertise in molecular virology and infectious disease diagnostics with applications spanning animal and human health.
Dr. Thieulent's educational background includes:
- PhD in Virology from ComUE Normandie Université, France (2020)
- MSc in Molecular Biology from University of Caen Normandie, France (2016)
- BSc in Biology from University of Caen Normandie, France (2014)
His research program centers on viral pathogenesis, host-pathogen interactions, and innovative diagnostic development. Using advanced techniques including bulk and single-cell RNA sequencing, he investigates pathogens such as equine herpesviruses, equine infectious anemia virus, and SARS-CoV-2. His work bridges veterinary and human medicine through a One Health approach, focusing on how host factors influence viral replication and immune responses.
Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a strong thematic focus on equine viral diseases (EHV-1, EIAV) and emerging pathogens like SARS-CoV-2, with significant emphasis on developing multiplex molecular diagnostic assays for respiratory pathogens in companion animals. The research demonstrates consistent translational output with practical applications in veterinary diagnostics and antiviral development.
Dr. Thieulent's achievements have been recognized through:
- Best Poster Presentation Award, Society of Phi Zeta, LSU School of Veterinary Medicine (2023)
- Best Poster Award, 4th Conference on Impedance-Based Cellular Assays, Edinburgh, Scotland (2018)
- Second place, French national competition 'My thesis in 180 seconds' (horse industry section), Paris, France (2018)
His active research program is supported by multiple grants:
- Modulation of canine airway epithelial responses by Mycoplasma spp. and coronavirus co-infection (VTSA, $10,000, 2024-2025)
- Tropism and transcriptional profiling of Equine Infectious Anemia Virus (USDA, $9,615, 2024-2025)
- Rapid detection of latent equine herpesviruses (EHSP Charles V. Cusimano Grant, $12,000, 2023-2024)
These projects drive his team's work on respiratory and viral diseases in horses and companion animals. While no formal lab name is specified, his research group operates within LSU's Department of Pathobiological Sciences, utilizing state-of-the-art molecular facilities to investigate viral infections and develop diagnostic solutions.
