May 12, 2015
Noted influenza researcher joins UGA Poultry Diagnostic and Research Center
By Kat Gilmore
An influenza researcher whose work focuses on the interspecies transmission and pathogenesis of the virus has joined the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine as its new Georgia Research Alliance Distinguished Investigator and Caswell Eidson Chair in Poultry Medicine.
Daniel R. Pérez is based at the college's Poultry Diagnostic and Research Center.
"Dr. Pérez's work on avian influenza virus interspecies transmission and control will complement a robust research effort on poultry respiratory disease viruses in the department of population health, and build on an active and successful program within the college that is focused on influenza virus surveillance, diagnosis and control. We are excited about Dr. Pérez joining our faculty," said Mark W. Jackwood, who heads both the department and the center.
