Contact Information

Email: imaileon@msu.edu

Education

• DVM, UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine
• Comparative Pathology, UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine
• Anatomic Pathology (Zoo and Wildlife) Residency, UC Davis, Zoological Society of San Diego
• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Pathologists

Before assuming the role of executive director of the Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Dr. Imai-Leonard served as director of UC Davis's Comparative Pathology Laboratory and vice chair of the Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology. She was also a health sciences clinical professor at UC Davis, and prior to that, was a clinical instructor of anatomic pathology at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine. She has additional experience as a pathologist for SeaWorld Parks in San Diego and Zoo Exotic Pathology Service in Sacramento.

Her professional interests include comparative pathology, geropathology, health surveillance, academic and service unit leadership, and program and talent development.