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Loni Taylor, PhD, DVM, MPH, is an Assistant Professor at the Texas A&M University School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences in the Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics. With dual expertise in veterinary medicine and epidemiology, she focuses on the intersection of animal and public health through a One Health framework.
- Education:
- Texas A&M University: PhD in Biomedical Sciences (Epidemiology), 2023
- University of Missouri: MPH in Health Promotion and Policy, 2020
- University of Missouri: DVM, 2008
- Southern Arkansas University: BS in Agriculture Science/Biology/Chemistry, 2004
Her research spans zoonotic disease epidemiology, molecular epidemiology of parasites, and global health challenges. She develops diagnostic strategies for pathogens like Giardia and Cryptosporidium in animal populations while investigating SARS-CoV-2 transmission dynamics in university settings.
Recent publications highlight her work on:
- Diagnostic test validation for asymptomatic canine infections
- Developing translational animal models for human health applications
- Tick-borne disease pathology in livestock
- Intestinal immunology in primate models
Scientific awards include:
- Postdoctoral Association Travel Grant (Texas A&M, 2023)
- Lechner Scholarship (Texas A&M, 2021)
- Outstanding Student Awards (Southern Arkansas University, 2004)
She holds certifications as an Accredited Veterinarian and maintains memberships in professional societies like the American Public Health Association and American Veterinary Medical Association.
