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John S. Lumsden is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Guelph, specializing in aquatic animal health. His research focuses on innate immunity, regeneration, and the proteomics of teleost fish, particularly exploring the health of species such as Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout) and Salmo salar (Atlantic salmon), along with various coral species like Montastraea cavernosa. He has contributed significantly to understanding the impacts of pathogens, including Flavobacterium psychrophilum and viral hemorrhagic septicemia virus (VHSV), on fish health. Over his career, Dr. Lumsden has supervised numerous graduate students and post-doctoral researchers, guiding studies on topics from the spatial distribution of benthic habitats to the pathogenesis of fish viruses. His extensive publication record includes research on the modulation of autophagy and the role of the intestinal microbiota in disease resistance. Dr. Lumsden is also actively involved in veterinary education, mentoring the next generation of health leaders in the Ontario Veterinary College. He is recognized for his interdisciplinary approach that bridges practical veterinary medicine with fundamental research in aquatic health.
Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).