The center was created in 1984 to promote interdisciplinary activities designed to improve the quality of human life through better animal health; expand livestock disease research capabilities; identify and characterize animal diseases that are similar to human disease; and develop new strategies for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
The center has developed investigative strengths in two general areas:
- Animal Models and Comparative Medicine
- Mechanisms of Disease, Pathogenesis, and Immunity
These areas are each highly interrelated, and the center plays a critical role in developing these focused areas of strength in both the UTCVM and the Institute of Agriculture.
Our Mission
- To promote interdisciplinary activities designed to improve the quality of human life
through better animal health. - To expand livestock disease research capabilities.
- To identify and characterize animal diseases that are similar to human disease.
- To develop new strategies for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
Contact Information
Dr. David E. Anderson
Associate Dean for Research & Graduate Studies
A102 Veterinary Medicine Bldg.
865-974-0227
dander48@utk.edu
Dr. James P. Thompson
Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine
Ms. Kim Rutherford
Administrative Specialist
A102 Veterinary Medicine Bldg.
865-974-0227
kimruth1@utk.edu
Dr. Stephen A. Kania
Assistant Dean for Research & Graduate Studies
A102 Veterinary Medicine Bldg.
865-974-5727
skania@utk.edu
Dr. Tim L. Cross
Senior Vice President/Senior Vice Chancellor,
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture
Ms. Emily Ford
Communications Coordinator
A102 Veterinary Medicine Bldg.
865-974-8234
eford14@utk.edu
