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Nora Springer, DVM, PhD, DACVP

Assistant Professor of Clinical Pathology | Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences

Specialization: Diplomate American College of Veterinary Pathologists

Overview

Dr. Nora Springer is a veterinarian and biomedical researcher in the field of comparative cancer biology. Dr. Springer has a joint appointment as an investigator, heading a research program focused on the link between obesity and cancer development, and as a diagnostician in the clinical pathology laboratory. Prior to coming to UT, Dr. Springer was on faculty at Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine from 2017-2021, where she served as the Section Head for the Clinical Pathology and Clinical Immunology laboratories.

Research Focus

Dr. Springer studies naturally occuring diseases and cancers in companion animals to advance our knowledge for both pets and people.

Clinical Focus

Dr. Springer’s clinical interests are hematopathology and immunodiagnostics.

Teaching Focus

Dr. Springer teaches clinical pathology in the pre-clinical and graduate curricula and is engaged is clinical pathology resident mentorship.

Outreach Focus

American Society for Veterinary Clinical Pathology, American College of Veterinary Pathologists, American Society for Investigative Pathology.

The College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Tennessee
2407 River Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
Education and Training
  • PhD – Cornell University, 2019
  • Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Pathologists, 2013
  • Residency Training (Clinical Pathology) – Cornell University, 2012
  • Companion Animal Medicine and Surgery Internship – Louisiana State University, 2009
  • DVM – Kansas State University, 2008
  • BS – Marietta College, 2000

Nora Springer, DVM, PhD, DACVP

Assistant Professor of Clinical Pathology | Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences
The College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Tennessee
2407 River Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
Education and Training
  • PhD – Cornell University, 2019
  • Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Pathologists, 2013
  • Residency Training (Clinical Pathology) – Cornell University, 2012
  • Companion Animal Medicine and Surgery Internship – Louisiana State University, 2009
  • DVM – Kansas State University, 2008
  • BS – Marietta College, 2000
Overview

Dr. Nora Springer is a veterinarian and biomedical researcher in the field of comparative cancer biology. Dr. Springer has a joint appointment as an investigator, heading a research program focused on the link between obesity and cancer development, and as a diagnostician in the clinical pathology laboratory. Prior to coming to UT, Dr. Springer was on faculty at Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine from 2017-2021, where she served as the Section Head for the Clinical Pathology and Clinical Immunology laboratories.

Research Focus

Dr. Springer studies naturally occuring diseases and cancers in companion animals to advance our knowledge for both pets and people.

Clinical Focus

Dr. Springer’s clinical interests are hematopathology and immunodiagnostics.

Teaching Focus

Dr. Springer teaches clinical pathology in the pre-clinical and graduate curricula and is engaged is clinical pathology resident mentorship.

Outreach Focus

American Society for Veterinary Clinical Pathology, American College of Veterinary Pathologists, American Society for Investigative Pathology.