Contact Information

Email: watsonvi@msu.edu

Phone: 517-884-4519

Education

• BS, University of South Carolina, 2003
• DVM, University of Georgia, 2009
• Small animal rotating internship, Hickory Veterinary Hospital, Plymouth Meeting, PA, 2009-2010
• Residency in Veterinary Anatomic Pathology, University of Georgia, 2010-2013
• PhD, North Carolina State University, 2017
• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Pathologists

Research Program

• To understand the interactive roles of pathogenic organisms, members of the gut microbiome, and barrier function of the intestinal tract in health and disease
• Development of large animal models of infectious pediatric gastrointestinal diseases

Current Investigation

• Role of the intestinal microbiome in health and disease in shelter kittens
• Elucidating the interaction between members of the gut microbiome and protective mucus layer of the intestine

Teaching Interests

• Gastrointestinal disease
• Liver pathology
• Exotic/Zoo animal pathology
• Comparative pathology