Natalie Manginsay

Dr. Natalie Manginsay is an Associate Clinical Professor of Avian Medicine at Mississippi State University's College of Veterinary Medicine, affiliated with the Department of Pathobiology & Population Medicine. She supervises the Poultry Serology and AGID sections at the Poultry Research & Diagnostic Laboratory, providing diagnostic support to Mississippi's poultry industry.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, University of Georgia (2014)
• Master of Avian Medicine, University of Georgia (2010)
• BVSc in Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria, South Africa (2004)

Research Focus: Dr. Manginsay specializes in avian mycoplasmosis, poultry disease diagnostics, and epidemiological investigations. Her work emphasizes improving disease detection methods and developing practical solutions for poultry health management, with field-based research on pathogens like Mycoplasma gallisepticum, Clostridium, and avian reoviruses.

Publications: Her recent works (2020–2023) predominantly address emerging challenges in poultry health, including novel disease presentations, vaccine efficacy, and wild turkey mortality. Common themes include diagnostic innovations, pathogen surveillance, and industry-focused disease mitigation strategies.

Honors:

• Diplomate, American College of Poultry Veterinarians

Professional Activities: She actively trains veterinary/graduate students through field trips and classroom instruction, contributes to the Veterinary and Biomedical Science Master’s program, and presents regularly at conferences (e.g., AAAP, AAVLD). She also develops workshops on mycoplasma diagnostics for the National Poultry Improvement Plan.