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Michele Barletta is a Professor in the Department of Large Animal Medicine at the University of Georgia's College of Veterinary Medicine. He specializes in anesthesiology, with expertise in veterinary pharmacology, pain management, and clinical anesthesia for large and small animals. He holds a DVM from the University of Turin (2002), a PhD in Veterinary Medicine (2007), and an MS from Purdue University (2010). His academic roles include teaching advanced anesthesia courses such as LAMS 5220 (Large Animal Advanced Anesthesia) and SAMS 5405 (Small Animal Clinical Anesthesia).
His research focuses on anesthetic protocols, regional analgesia, and pharmacokinetics in equine and small animal medicine, with recent work emphasizing pain assessment, drug delivery systems, and opioid efficacy in veterinary species. Notable studies include investigations into bupivacaine efficacy in horses and fentanyl matrix patches in equine analgesia. He is affiliated with the Veterinary Teaching Hospital's Anesthesia Service and contributes to clinical trials and diagnostic services.
Dr. Barletta has authored over 40 peer-reviewed publications, with recent work appearing in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia, Frontiers in Pain Research, and Lab Animal. His research trends emphasize translational studies between pharmacology and clinical practice, with a focus on improving anesthetic outcomes and pain management strategies in veterinary patients.
