Martha Ann Delaney

Martha Ann Delaney serves as Clinical Associate Professor in both the Veterinary Diagnostic Lab and Veterinary Clinical Medicine department at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. Her research focuses on comparative pathology and wildlife disease with particular expertise in mole-rat species and zoo-housed animals.

• Naked Mole-rat pathology specialist (100% fingerprint match)
• Expert in pathological lesions (55% match) and neoplasia (37% match)
• Active in marine mammal and amphibian disease research

Dr. Delaney's research bridges laboratory diagnostics with field conservation, investigating infectious diseases across diverse species including eastern box turtles, blue penguins, California sea lions, and Houston toads. Her recent publications demonstrate strong focus on viral pathologies, parasitic infections, and anesthesia protocols for endangered species. Current work emphasizes longitudinal pathogen tracking in confiscated wildlife and novel disease models in subterranean mammals.

Her scientific output shows significant collaboration with wildlife rehabilitation centers and zoological institutions globally. Recent publications have been featured in Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation and Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, with evidence of media coverage and academic citations.