Lynne Cassone

Lynne Cassone is an Assistant Professor in the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at the University of Kentucky's Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. She holds a DVM from Texas A&M University. Her research focuses on infectious diseases, immunology, and mycobacterial infections, with significant work in Guinea pig models of tuberculosis. Key contributions include studies on immune response modulation and vaccine efficacy. She is affiliated with the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and the Gluck Equine Research Center.

Research interests span genetics & genomics, parasitology, and toxicology, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to veterinary medicine and pathobiology. Recent publications emphasize understanding host-pathogen interactions in Mycobacterium species. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, though her work contributes to critical areas in veterinary and biomedical research.

As part of her role, she engages in diagnostic laboratory services and academic instruction. Her work integrates clinical and experimental pathology to address challenges in animal health and disease management.