Marie Culhane

Dr. Marie Culhane serves as an Associate Professor within the Secure Food Systems Team at the University of Minnesota's College of Veterinary Medicine. With dual expertise as a veterinarian (DVM) and infectious disease researcher (PhD), she focuses on protecting food animal health through advanced epidemiological analysis and emergency response planning.

Her educational background includes:

• BA in English from University of Minnesota, Morris
• DVM from University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine
• PhD in Infectious Diseases from University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Culhane's research centers on influenza A viruses in swine and turkeys, specializing in antigenic and genetic characterization, pathogenesis studies, and vaccination protocol impacts. Her work extends to animal disease emergency planning at local, national, and global levels, with particular emphasis on biosecurity protocols and disease transmission dynamics.

Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on practical applications for the livestock industry, including advanced surveillance systems for African Swine Fever, evaluation of depopulation methods, and optimization of influenza vaccination strategies in commercial production systems. Her research consistently bridges laboratory findings with field applications.

Dr. Culhane actively collaborates with USDA APHIS, the Swine Health Information Center, and the Fats & Proteins Research Foundation on numerous funded projects addressing high-consequence food animal diseases. Her media appearances, including commentary on swine flu concerns, demonstrate her role as a trusted expert in veterinary public health.

She leads the Secure Food Systems Team, which develops practical solutions for disease prevention and control in food animal production systems, with particular focus on influenza viruses and African Swine Fever. The team works closely with industry stakeholders to implement research findings into real-world biosecurity protocols.