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Dr. Daniel Howe is a Professor in the Department of Veterinary Science at the University of Kentucky’s Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. He serves as a research mentor at the Gluck Equine Research Center, focusing on molecular parasitology and equine infectious diseases.
- Ph.D. in Molecular Parasitology (Purdue University, 1992)
- M.S. in Biology/Parasitology (Western Illinois University, 1990)
- B.S. in Biology (Western Illinois University, 1988)
His research specializes in Apicomplexan parasites, particularly Sarcocystis neurona (causative agent of equine protozoal myeloencephalitis) and Toxoplasma gondii. Current projects include genomic analysis of parasitic life cycles, vaccine development for EPM, and cross-species infection studies in horses and exotic animals.
Recent publications highlight translational parasitology, with articles on SnROP9 protein characterization, phylogenetic computational methods, and diagnostic assay improvements. His work bridges veterinary medicine and computational biology, contributing to One Health initiatives.
- Faculty Futures Award (2004)
- Wethington Excellence in Research Awards (2010, 2011, 2012)
- Research Award (2004)
He has led grants for apicomplexan drug development (University of Washington, 2020–2026) and Sarcocystis genome sequencing (USDA, 2009–2013). His lab collaborates internationally on parasitic disease epidemiology in Brazil, Mexico, and Pakistan.
