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Lorin D. Warnick

Austin O. Hooey Dean of Veterinary Medicine

Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences

Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine 
Ithaca, NY 14853

Office: 607-253-3771

Profile

Research/Clinical Interests

My research focus is the epidemiology of Salmonella infections and antimicrobial resistance of enteric bacteria of importance in domestic animals and humans. I taught herd health, population medicine and health economics in pre-clinical courses. I was active in Cornell University’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and participated in research related to SARS-CoV-2 diagnostic testing and the occurrence of COVID-19 on the campus.  I currently serve as Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine.

Education

  • B.S. - 1984: Microbiology, University Honors and Cum Laude; Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah.
  • DVM - 1988: With High Distinction; Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado.
  • Ph.D. - 1994: Cornell University, Ithaca, New York. Major Field: Veterinary Medicine (Epidemiology Concentration), Minor Field: Statistics.
  • Diplomate in the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine (1995)

Biography/Professional Experience

  • 1995 - 1996: Statistical and Experimental Design Service Laboratory Faculty Coordinator; Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Blacksburg, Virginia.
  • 1994- 1996: Assistant Professor of Large Animal Clinical Sciences; Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Blacksburg, Virginia.
  • 1997- 1999: Ambulatory and Production Medicine Section Chief; College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York.
  • 1996 - 2002: Assistant Professor of Ambulatory and Production Medicine; Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, , (joint appointment in the Section of Epidemiology).
  • 2002 - 2008: Associate Professor of Ambulatory and Production Medicine; Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine.
  • 2008 - Present: Professor of Ambulatory and Production Medicine: Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine.

Awards and Honors

  • Phi Zeta Veterinary Honor Society, 1987.
  • Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, 1988.
  • Graduate Research Assistantship, 1991-1993; Dept. of Clinical Sciences, New York State College of Veterinary Medicine, Ithaca, New York.
  • Honorary Diploma, July 16, 2018; American Veterinary Epidemiology Society.
  • "One Cornell Award", Cornell COVID-19 Testing Laboratory Leadership Team, November 2021.

Professional/Academic Affiliations

  • American Veterinary Medical Association
  • American Association of Bovine Practitioners

Publications

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