Faculty member honored by international group
Dr. Dan Brown
Dr. Dan Brown, an associate professor of infectious diseases and immunology in the college’s department of infectious diseases and immunology, has received the International Organization for Mycoplasmology’s 2021 Founder’s Award.
The organization promotes the cooperative international study of mycoplasmas (Mollicutes) and mycoplasmal diseases. Brown’s award is being given in recognition of his outstanding efforts to promote the group and its contributions to advances in the science of mycoplasmology.
Brown’s main research interest is the cellular microbiology of Mycoplasma spp. and related organisms with a focus on mechanisms and evolution of virulence. His work provides important support for diagnosis, treatment and control of infectious diseases of humans, animals and plants. Brown also curates the Mollicutes Collection, the world’s largest and most comprehensive assortment of the smallest living cells yet discovered.
May-June 2021
Veterinary student wins first prize in national essay contest
The essay described how veterinarians responded to the screwworm outbreak in the Florida Keys to save the endangered Key deer.
College names longtime leader in diversity outreach to new assistant dean position
Bowie has for years been a national leader in issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion.
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People
- Professor named associate dean of academic and student affairs
- Veterinary student wins first prize in national essay contest
- Faculty member honored by international group
- Assistant professor honored for excellence in research
- Graduate student honored by national parasitology group
News
- Dana Zimmel becomes UF College of Veterinary Medicine’s seventh permanent dean
- Professor named associate dean of academic and student affairs
- College names longtime leader in diversity outreach to new assistant dean position
- In the news
Around the College
- A message from our dean
- Top research at college acknowledged during Phi Zeta Research Day
- Wildlife Animal Diseases Laboratory event brings together aquatic animal researchers
- Video Spotlight: New research focuses on promising potential treatment for equine recurrent uveitis
- Dog treated successful for burn wounds
- Study yields insights into Florida manatee sperm that may impact species’ reproductive health
- Study findings clear the way for better protocol to screen cats for FeLV infection
