Susantha Gomis

Susantha Gomis is a Professor and Head of the Department of Veterinary Pathology at the University of Saskatchewan. His academic credentials include a BVSc from the University of Peradeniya (Sri Lanka, 1986), an MVetSc (1992), a PhD (1995), and Diplomate status from the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACPV, 2004). His research focuses on bacterial diseases in poultry and mammals, particularly pathogenesis and control strategies involving CpG-ODN immunomodulation, avian immune responses, and poultry health management. Recent work includes studies on CpG-ODN delivery mechanisms, beak treatment effects on welfare, and multidrug-resistant bacteria in poultry production. He maintains an active research lab and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals such as Scientific Reports, Poultry Science, and Antiviral Research.

Key research themes include:

• CpG-ODN mediated immunity in neonatal chicks
• Pathogen reservoirs in poultry hatcheries
• Impact of infrared beak treatments on production and welfare
• Emerging avian viral and bacterial pathogens

His publications (2015-2020) consistently address poultry health challenges, with recent trends toward nanotechnology applications in veterinary vaccines and immunomodulation strategies. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, though his work contributes significantly to poultry disease management.

Advising and grants: While formal advisee names aren't listed, his collaborative research indicates extensive mentoring of graduate students. Lab activities focus on infectious disease research with a particular emphasis on poultry systems. No specific grant details are provided in the text.