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Dr. Vahab Farzan is a Research Scientist and Adjunct Faculty at the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph. His research centers on epidemiology, particularly the prevention of foodborne pathogens and infectious diseases in animal populations through epidemiological and microbiological methods. His overarching research goal is to explore the relationship between microbial agents, environmental factors, and immune responses particularly in swine. His specific interests include investigating the molecular characteristics of bacterial populations such as Streptococcus suis and Salmonella, and studying the impact of the gut microbiome on animal health. His work also focuses on the development and optimization of infection models for bacteria including ETEC and Salmonella, alongside evaluating interventions like vaccines and probiotics designed to prevent bacterial infections in swine. He is involved in supervising several graduate students.
University of Guelph • Guelph, ON
Conducts research on epidemiology and infectious diseases in animal populations.
Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).