Professor Dr. Susan Compton

Biography

Susan Compton is a Senior Research Scientist at Yale School of Medicine, where her laboratory focuses on the diagnosis, pathogenesis, and prevention of viral infections in rodents. She received her PhD from the Uniformed Services University and subsequently completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Colorado. Her research spans various fields within medical science, particularly emphasizing Bacterial Infections, Mycoses, and Viral Zoonoses. With an extensive portfolio of publications, Dr. Compton has become a recognized expert in studying organisms responsible for viral diseases, including Norovirus, Parvovirus, and various RNA and DNA Virus Infections. Her commitment to public health extends to researching cross-species transmission of infectious diseases. Dr. Compton has earned multiple accolades, including the Pravin N. Bhatt Scientific Investigator Award. She is also an Honorary Diplomate of the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine and serves as an Associate Editor for journals related to laboratory science. Her professional journey reflects a dedication to advancing our understanding of zoonotic diseases and enhancing diagnostic methodologies in virology.

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