Patti Miller

Patti Miller is a Part-Time Assistant Professor in the Department of Population Health at the Poultry Diagnostic and Research Center (PDRC) within the University of Georgia's College of Veterinary Medicine. Her research focuses on Newcastle disease virus (NDV), avian paramyxoviruses, and their implications for poultry health and global epidemiology. She specializes in vaccine development, viral pathogenesis, and molecular diagnostics.

Key contributions include advancing recombinant vaccine technologies, defining NDV genotype classifications, and investigating virus-host interactions in diverse bird species. Her work emphasizes understanding transmission dynamics in wild and domestic populations, particularly in live bird markets and transboundary contexts.

Research highlights include:

• Genetic characterization of NDV strains from Ukraine, Tanzania, and Pakistan
• Evaluation of IL-4-modified NDV vaccines and adenovirus vector efficacy
• Phylogenetic frameworks for NDV strain classification and nomenclature
• Neuropathogenic mechanisms in poultry and wild passerines

Her articles emphasize cross-disciplinary approaches to control avian diseases, integrating virology, immunology, and ecological surveillance. Ongoing efforts address vaccine spillover risks and zoonotic potential of avian pathogens.