Professor, Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology
School of Veterinary Medicine, UC Davis
Office: 2113 Haring Hall
Labs: 2111, 2126 and 1139 Haring Hall
Phone: (530) 752-7210
E-mail: paconrad@ucdavis.edu
Patricia Conrad's Departmental Profile
Expertise:
- Characterization and ecology of pathogenic protozoal parasites transmitted between humans, wildlife and domestic animals
Research Focus:
- Molecular biology, immunology and characterization of pathogenic protozoa
- Immunopathogenesis and ecology/epidemiology of zoonotic protozoal parasites
- Primary focus on the characterization of tick-transmitted hemoprotozoal parasites and neurotrophic coccidial parasites
- Development of quantitative molecular assays and assessment of bioindicators for evaluating sources of fecal pollution in fresh water and marine ecosystems