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Michael W. Sanderson is a Professor in Epidemiology and Beef Production at Kansas State University's College of Veterinary Medicine, where he serves as the Associate Director of the Center for Outcomes Research and Epidemiology and holds the W.S & E.C Jones Professorship. He specializes in veterinary epidemiology, with a focus on disease risk analysis and biosecurity in beef operations.
- Education:
- DVM (1988), Colorado State University
- MS (1995), Washington State University
- Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine (Epidemiology Specialty), 1995
Research Focus: Dr. Sanderson's work integrates epidemiological tools and simulation modeling to address critical issues in beef production systems. His research spans three major domains:
- FMD Biosecurity: Modeling foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) spread through livestock networks and evaluating Secure Beef Supply plans.
- Pathogen Transmission: Analyzing E. coli O157 and non-O157 STEC dynamics in feedlots, including pen environment contamination and hide-to-carcass transfer.
- Network Epidemiology: Utilizing real-time location systems (RTLS) for contact network analysis and developing Bayesian methods for diagnostic test validation.
Scientific Contributions: His 2020-2024 publications reveal a focus on
- Temporal and spatial contact networks in cattle
- Antimicrobial resistance implications of BRD treatments
- Meta-analytic approaches to STEC prevalence
- Geospatial and data processing challenges in FMD modeling
- Structural equation modeling for complex cattle data
Awards & Recognitions:
- Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine (Epidemiology Specialty), 1995
- Key contributor to USDA-funded biosecurity research
Teaching & Mentorship: Dr. Sanderson teaches graduate courses in Intermediate Epidemiology, Disease Modeling, and Quantitative Risk Analysis. He actively mentors MPH, MS, and PhD students in veterinary epidemiology and animal health economics.
