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D. Phillip Sponenberg

D. Phillip Sponenberg, DVM, PhD

Professor
Pathology/Genetics
Department of Biomedical Sciences & Pathobiology
 
e-mail: dpsponen@vt.edu
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Education

1979 Doctor of Philosophy in Veterinary Medicine
Cornell University
1976 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Texas A&M University
1975 Bachelor of Science, Veterinary Medicine
Texas A&M University

Research Interests

  • Genetics of domesticated animals
  • Coat color genetics
  • Conservation of rare breeds of livestock
  • Diagnostic pathology
  • Reproductive pathology

Professional Experience

1981-present Faculty
Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine

Professional Memberships

  • AVMA
  • VVMA
  • American Livestock Breeds Conservatory, Technical Programs Director