5 Questions with Michael Lairmore, DVM, PhD
The former UC Davis Dean shares his thoughts on research, leadership, & One Health
Dear All Science readers, I am very pleased to bring you this conversation with Dr. Michael Lairmore, who served as the Dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine at UC Davis from 2011 to 2021. During his tenure, he supervised various departments and research entities, leading to the school's recognition as a premier institution in veterinary sciences. As the immediate past dean, his legacy includes fostering student diversity, enhancing women's leadership roles, spearheading record fundraising efforts, and initiating a significant capital campaign for a new Veterinary Medical Center. Dr. Lairmore is a distinguished veterinarian and scientist with a DVM from the University of Missouri and a PhD in experimental pathology from Colorado State University, and he is known for his interdisciplinary research on viral causes of cancer. He served as the President of the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) from 2019-2021 and was elected to the Institute of Medicine at the…
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