معرفی
John A Hnida, Ph.D. is a Professor of Microbiology & Immunology at Midwestern University with appointments across multiple colleges including the College of Veterinary Medicine, College of Pharmacy, and College of Graduate Studies - Arizona, all based at the Glendale campus. His academic career spans several decades with significant contributions to parasitology.
Education:
- Ph.D. from University of New Mexico, USA (1998)
- M.S. from University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, USA (1985)
- B.S. from Arizona State University, USA (1974)
Dr. Hnida's primary research focuses on the taxonomy of coccidian parasites in vertebrates, with particular emphasis on wild rodents, birds, and reptiles. His work represents the intersection of veterinary science, wildlife biology, and parasitology, contributing significantly to our understanding of parasite biodiversity across North America. His research has documented numerous new parasite species across diverse host taxa including reptiles, birds, and mammals.
Analysis of his 19 publications from 2015-2024 reveals a consistent focus on describing novel Eimeria and Isospora species across a wide range of vertebrate hosts. His work demonstrates strong geographic patterns, with research concentrated in Arizona, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and other parts of the American Southwest and Southeast. The publications show methodological consistency in taxonomic approaches while expanding our knowledge of parasite diversity in understudied wildlife populations.
Research Funding:
- MWU INTRAMURAL GRANT: 'Coccidia of White-tailed Antelope Squirrel, and Gray-collared Chipmunk, and Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel Populations in Northern Arizona'
Dr. Hnida teaches Veterinary Parasitology (MICRG 1573) courses, with records showing instruction in March 2024 and scheduled for March 2025. His teaching directly supports the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.), and Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) programs at Midwestern University. His laboratory work (contact number 623-537-6337) appears to focus on the morphological and taxonomic analysis of coccidian parasites from wildlife specimens collected across North America.
