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Shollie Falkenberg serves as Associate Professor and Coordinator of Animal Health Research at Auburn University's College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Pathobiology. Holding BS and MS degrees from Texas A&M University and a PhD from Mississippi State University, she directs research initiatives focused on bovine viral diseases within the institutional framework of Auburn University's veterinary academic structure.
Education:
- Bachelor of Science (BS), Texas A&M University, 2003
- Master of Science (MS), Texas A&M University, 2006
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Mississippi State University, 2011
Dr. Falkenberg's research program centers on Bovine Respiratory Disease Complex (BRDC) and Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVDV) pathogenesis, utilizing large animal models to investigate stress impacts on production systems. Her methodology includes developing multifactorial stress-viral-bacterial co-infection models that accurately replicate BRDC conditions in cattle, with emphasis on immune response evaluation and vaccine trial design. Previous work at the National Animal Disease Center established foundational knowledge on BVDV's immunosuppressive mechanisms, directly informing current intervention strategies.
As Animal Health Research Coordinator, she leads Auburn University's Department of Pathobiology initiatives in viral disease control, building upon her USDA-ARS experience with the 'Intervention Strategies to Control Virical Diseases in Cattle' program. While the provided materials contain no explicit details regarding student mentorship or grant funding specifics, her career trajectory demonstrates sustained engagement in translational veterinary research through academic, federal research center (NADC), and industry (Elanco Animal Health) collaborations.
