Dr. Janet Beeler Marfisi

Associate Professor

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Biography

Janet Beeler-Marfisi is an Associate Professor at the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) at the University of Guelph, specializing in veterinary clinical pathology. Her research focuses on elucidating the role of macrophages in severe equine asthma, drawing parallels with neutrophilic asthma in humans. Her team, the sMacLab, investigates the effects of organic and inorganic dust on macrophage activation and conducts studies on ambient air pollution in relation to mild equine asthma and exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage in racehorses. With a commitment to advancing veterinary health, Dr. Beeler-Marfisi is involved in collaborative research aimed at rapidly diagnosing and differentiating myelodysplastic syndrome from acute myeloid leukemia in small animals. She employs advanced techniques such as flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, and RNA sequencing to support her research efforts. Dr. Beeler-Marfisi is passionate about education, utilizing evidence-based teaching strategies and maintaining a supportive learning environment for her students, including through her YouTube channel, Vet School Learning Jamboree!

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph • Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Teaching and research in veterinary clinical pathology.

Requirements for University of Guelph

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).