Theresa E Rizzi

Theresa E Rizzi, DVM, Diplomate ACVP (Clinical Pathology), is a Clinical Professor and Department Head in the Department of Veterinary Pathobiology at Oklahoma State University's College of Veterinary Medicine. She has held her Clinical Professor position since 2018 and became Department Head in November 2020. Originally from Brooklyn, New York, Dr. Rizzi obtained her undergraduate degree in biology from the State University of New York College at Old Westbury and her veterinary degree from Oklahoma State University in 1998.

Dr. Rizzi's educational background includes:

• DVM from Oklahoma State University (1998)
• BS in Biology from State University of NY at Old Westbury
• Board certification in Veterinary Clinical Pathology from the American College of Veterinary Pathology (2005)

Her clinical interests focus on diagnostic cytology, hematology, and select infectious diseases in veterinary medicine. Dr. Rizzi has made significant contributions to veterinary diagnostic medicine through her research on feline histoplasmosis, hemophagocytosis, canine and feline urinalysis, and hematologic disorders. Her work spans multiple species including dogs, cats, horses, and exotic animals like ferrets. She has co-authored two textbooks and numerous book chapters and journal articles that have become important resources in veterinary clinical pathology.

Analysis of Dr. Rizzi's scholarly works reveals a strong focus on diagnostic veterinary pathology with particular emphasis on hematologic disorders, infectious diseases, and cytologic diagnosis across multiple species. Her research shows a progression from foundational work in veterinary hematology and urinalysis to more complex investigations of fungal infections, neoplastic conditions, and inflammatory responses in various animal species. The interdisciplinary nature of her work is evident in collaborations spanning veterinary medicine, microbiology, and immunology.

Dr. Rizzi's professional recognition includes:

• Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Pathology (Clinical Pathology) since 2005

Dr. Rizzi has secured multiple research grants including shelter agreements with the City of Bristow and Dolly's Cat Sanctuary and Rescue Inc., as well as an Inter-Institutional Agreement between OSU-CVM and Langston University. Her teaching responsibilities include select classes in the clinical pathology core curriculum for first and second year veterinary students. She has served as Department Head since November 2020, demonstrating leadership in academic administration.

While specific laboratory information isn't detailed in the provided text, Dr. Rizzi's extensive collaborative work across multiple publications suggests active participation in research teams focused on veterinary diagnostic pathology and infectious diseases.