Lorin D. Warnick

Lorin D. Warnick is currently serving as the Austin O. Hooey Dean of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. He is a tenured Professor in the Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, where his research focuses on the epidemiology of Salmonella infections and antimicrobial resistance in enteric bacteria affecting both domestic animals and humans. A key contributor to Cornell's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, he has led research on SARS-CoV-2 diagnostic testing and campus outbreak dynamics.

• Education:
  • B.S. in Microbiology (1984) from Brigham Young University
  • DVM (1988) from Colorado State University
  • Ph.D. in Veterinary Medicine (Epidemiology) and Statistics from Cornell University (1994)
• Professional Experience:
  • Assistant Professor (1994-1996) at Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine
  • Assistant/Associate Professor (1996-2008) and Professor (2008-present) at Cornell University
  • Section Chief in Ambulatory and Production Medicine (1997-1999)

Research Interests span veterinary epidemiology, antimicrobial resistance, foodborne pathogens, and public health. His work connects animal and human health through One Health frameworks, particularly in Salmonella transmission dynamics between dairy cattle and humans. He has pioneered surveillance systems for infectious diseases, including the model used during Cornell's COVID-19 response.

Scientific Awards include:

• Phi Zeta Veterinary Honor Society (1987)
• Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society (1988)
• Honorary Diploma from American Veterinary Epidemiology Society (2018)
• One Cornell Award for Leadership in Pandemic Testing (2021)

Advising and Grants highlight his role in mentoring students and leading interdisciplinary research teams. His grants focus on antimicrobial resistance mitigation, dairy calf health, and pandemic response infrastructure. He has collaborated extensively with institutions like USDA and CDC on foodborne disease research.

Labs and Collaborations include leadership in Cornell's Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories and contributions to the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine. His work integrates epidemiological modeling, microbiome analysis, and policy development for sustainable agricultural practices.