Dr. Rafael Neves

Associate Professor

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Biography

Rafael C. Neves is an Associate Professor and Section Head of Food Animal Production Medicine in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine. He holds a Doctorate degree from Cornell University (2017), a Master of Science from Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph (2011), and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Pontificia Universidade Catolica de Minas Gerais, Brazil (2008). His research focuses on dairy cattle health and performance, particularly metabolic disorders in peripartum dairy cows. He emphasizes the significance of subclinical hypocalcemia and develops novel biomarkers for early identification of subclinical inflammatory states. His work aims to enhance precision medicine and implement point-of-care instrumentation in livestock production management.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine • West Lafayette, IN

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.