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Hemant Naikare is a tenured Professor and Director of the Tifton Veterinary Diagnostic and Investigational Laboratory (TVDIL) at the University of Georgia’s College of Veterinary Medicine. He specializes in diagnostic microbiology, with a focus on infectious diseases of livestock, companion animals, and zoonotic pathogens. His lab, part of the Georgia Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories, operates with a $3.5M annual budget and 40 staff members, providing full-service diagnostic capabilities across animal species.
Dr. Naikare’s research emphasizes novel diagnostic platforms for rapid microbial detection, antimicrobial resistance surveillance, and disease ecology. Key projects include USDA-funded initiatives to enhance diagnostics for African Swine Fever (ASF), Classical Swine Fever (CSF), and avian influenza. He has held roles such as Section Head of Bacteriology at Texas A&M’s Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory and serves on editorial boards (e.g., Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation) and NIH grant review panels.
His work spans global collaborations in Central America, Southeast Asia, and Africa, focusing on strengthening diagnostic infrastructure. He also prioritizes training the next generation of veterinary and public health professionals through experiential learning programs.
