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Dr. Heather Walz is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Pathobiology at Auburn University's College of Veterinary Medicine. She serves as director of the Alabama Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory System and works as a veterinary anatomic pathologist at the Thompson Bishop Sparks State Diagnostic Laboratory in Auburn. Her academic and professional focus centers on infectious diseases in food animals.
- DVM, Kansas State University (2000)
- BS, University of Kansas (1996)
Research Interests: Dr. Walz specializes in infectious diseases of food animals, particularly bovine viral diarrhea virus infections at the maternal-fetal interface. Her work combines clinical microbiology with veterinary pathology, integrating diagnostic laboratory practice and academic research.
Professional Affiliations:
- Auburn University (2012–present)
- Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (2012–present)
- Thompson Bishop Sparks State Diagnostic Laboratory
- Director, Alabama Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory System (2018–present)
Scientific Recognition:
- American College of Veterinary Pathologists board certification in anatomic pathology
