Mary Drozd

Education

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Pathologists, 2021
• Anatomic Pathology Resident, 2020
• D.V.M., Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, 2017
• Ph.D. in Preventive Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, 2012
• B.A. in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology and Classical Studies, Hamilton College, 2001

Professional Responsibilities and Activities

• DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH
  
  - Covid-19 in Exotic Felids: Exotic felids are susceptible to severe viral respiratory infections caused by Covid-19, have pathological lesions distinct from domestic felids, and mustelids. In collaboration with Dr. Terio (University of Illinois, Zoopath program), Dr. McAloose (Bronx Zoo), and Dr. Ritter (CDC), we are investigating lesions and possible genomic differences in Covid-19 variants sequenced from feline patients.
  
  - Poultry Research Consultant: Protozoal experimental infections and flock outbreak diagnosis in collaboration with Dr. Durairaj (Huepharma): Multiple projects in chickens, turkeys, and pheasants including natural (outbreaks) and experimental infections of protozoal enteritis. As a collaborator, I evaluate histology sections (blinded), develop histological scoring systems, coordinate ancillary testing, provide scientific expertise, and help prepare and edit manuscripts for publication.
  
• CURRENT TEACHING EXPERIENCE
  
  - ACVP Phase II exam study group: Weekly review of classic cases, interesting biopsies, and informal quiz questions in the new exam format. The study group will target anatomic pathology residents in small residency programs and specialty programs. Co-chair, Dr. Sillman
  
  - Independent study (VBMS-496): Adrienne Nielsen independent study with Dr. Cortinas as co-advisor Winter 2022: 5 course hour independent study in anatomic pathology including learning how to write necropsy reports, describe and identify lesions, and research possible differential causative agents and proposed pathogenesis.
  
  - Faculty mentor for Pre-vet pathology club: Meets monthly for a 2-hour clinical lab and topical lecture. Previous labs have included heart anatomy lecture with heart dissection and blood smear slide making and staining with introduction to blood smear cytology lecture.
  
• 2017-2020 TEACHING EXPERIENCE
  
  - DMP785 Diagnostic Medicine Clinical Rotation: Supervision of 4th year veterinary students on necropsy service, rotation orientation lecture, mystery case lecture, and histology slide review lecture. Average 20–30 contact hours/3 week rotation
  
  - DMP785 Diagnostic Medicine Clinical Rotation: Supervision of 4th year veterinary students on necropsy service, rotation orientation lecture, mystery case lecture, and histology slide review lecture. Average 20–30 contact hours/3 week rotation
  
• PATHOLOGY TRAINING
  
  - Assistant Professor
  University of Nebraska Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
  July 2020 to present
  * Biopsy
  * Necropsy
  * Participate in weekly poultry rounds through NCState, JPC slide rounds, and CL Davis seminars
  * Expert case witness
  
  - Anatomic Pathology Resident
  August 2017 to June 2020
  Kansas State University
  *Biopsy: Increasing reads of 10–30 cases per week with primary case responsibility and pathologist case review
  *Necropsy diagnostic service: Primary case responsibilities with pathologist case review, approximately 300 cases/year
  *Participated in journal club, oncology, biopsy, AFIP, ocular and clinical pathology rounds
  
  - Senior Pathology Externship
  October 3rd to October 7th 2016
  University of Tennessee School of Veterinary Medicine
  *Performed necropsies and wrote gross case reports
  *Wrote biopsy reports, and reviewed cases during morning rounds
  *Participated in journal club, and histopathology rounds
  
  - Senior Pathology Externship
  June 27 to July 1st 2016
  University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine
  *Performed necropsies and wrote case reports on hospital cases
  *Introduced to ocular tissue trimming and ocular pathology at COPLOW
  *Participated in histopathology and gross pathology rounds
  
  - Senior Veterinary Pathology Externship
  March to April 2016
  SeaWorld, San Diego California
  *Performed necropsies, medical photography; trimmed formalin and excell fixed tissues; collected cultures and tissues for toxicology, and the sea lion Campylobacter survey project
  *Wrote gross reports for necropsy cases, and prepared a case report for presentation
  *Participated in biweekly fish disease rounds
  
  - Graduate Pathology Internship
  June to August 2015
  Genzyme, a Sanofi Company, Framingham MA
  *Extracted mRNA, amplified cDNA and performed qPCR to quantify mouse gene expression
  *Analyzed gene expression changes associated with aortic damage associated with mucopolysaccharidosis Type I
  *Participated in biweekly pathology rounds
  *Presented research findings in a department-wide poster presentation
  
  - Wildlife Pathology Selective
  January to August 2014
  Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
  *Project SNOWstorm: necropsied Snowy owls, collected tissues, gross photography, and radiography during the 2013–2014 irruption
  *New England Cottontail conservation project: Performed rabbit necropsies and collected tissues as part of a pathogen/parasite survey
  *Common Loon population health survey: Performed necropsies and post-mortem radiographs; measured blood lead levels as part of a species health/cause of death survey
  *Necropsied and took post-mortem radiographs on terminal Wildlife Clinic patients
  

Publications

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