Thomas J. Divers, DVM
Diplomate - American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Diplomate - American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care
Rudolph J. and Katharine L. Steffen Professor of Veterinary Medicine, Section of Large Animal Medicine
Department of Clinical Sciences
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
930 Campus Road, Box 25
Ithaca, NY 14853
Office: 607-253-3226
Fax: 607-253-3271
Email: tjd8@cornell.edu
Profile
Research/Clinical Interests
- Characterization of recently discovered liver-tropic viruses in horses The goal of this project is to study the pathogenesis of the Non-Primate Hepacivirus (NPHV) and the Theiler’s Disease Associated Virus (TDAV) two additional recently identified, blood borne viruses of horses.
- Investigation of a newly discovered Equine Parvovirus and its association with Theiler’s disease.
- Transmission of Newly Discovered Equine Hepatitis-Associated Viruses of Horses. The goal of this project is to determine if Tabanid flies can transmit the newly discovered Equine Parvovirus.
- Investigation of the cause of Elevated Serum GGT in Race horses- A metabolomics approach.
- Serum OspA antibody and bactericidal activity against Borrelia burgdorferi.
- Molecular markers for detection of B. burgdorferi in the CSF of horses.
- Serum heavy chain neurofilament as a marker of neurologic disease in horses; specifically in Equine Motor Neuron Disease (EMND).
- Experimental infection of horses with Leptospira bratislava- is it a horse pathogen?
- Glutathione concentration in liver and blood of horses supplemented with S-adenasylmethionine.
- Microbiome changes in rumen fluid following freezing.
Education
- 1976-1978: University of Georgia, Residency in Large Animal Internal Medicine
- 1975-1976: University of California, Internship in Equine Medicine
- 1975: University of Georgia, DVM
Awards and Honors
- 2014: Distinguished Service Award, Cornell University Hospital for Animals
- 2013: Rudolph J. and Katharine L. Steffen Professor of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University
- 2013: ACVECC Educator of the Year - Large Animal
- 2006: AAEP’s Distinguished Educator Award
- 2006: Norden Distinguished Teaching Award, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University
- 1996: Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care
- 2005: Nominee (1 of 10) for SCAVMA Award
- 2005: University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine, Alumnus of the Year
- 1996: Norden Distinguished Teaching Award, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University
- 1995: AVMA Samuel F. Scheidy Award
- 1995: A.M. Mills Outstanding Alumni Award, Alpha Psi Fraternity, University of Georgia
- 1993: Runner-up National SCAVMA Teaching Award
- 1991: One of four nominees for SCAVMA Distinguished Teacher Award, Cornell University
- 1981: Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Professional/Academic Affiliations
- 1996-present: American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care
- 1981-present: American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
- 1978-2013: American Association of Equine Practitioners