Dr. Indira Pargass
Lecturer - Veterinary Clinical Pathology
Telephone: (868) 645-3232 Ext. 4229
Email: Indira.Pargass@sta.uwi.edu
Dr. Pargass is an ACVP board-certified Veterinary Clinical Pathologist teaching undergraduate veterinary students in the area of Veterinary Clinical Pathology and Pathology and Diagnostic Laboratory Medicine. She is also the lab manager/supervisor and Clinical Pathologist for the Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory at the SVM, UWI. Her duties include supervision of the two technicians, one teaching assistant, and overseeing the overall management of the lab, quality control procedures and instrumentation and inventory management. Dr. Pargass also provide daily diagnostic pathology services and consultation in the areas of haematology, clinical chemistry, cytology and urinalysis.
Qualifications
- DVM - School of Veterinary Medicine, University of the West Indies ( UWI) – 2001
- MVSc - Washington State University, USA - 2008
- DACVP (Clinical Pathology) - Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Pathologists -2008
- Certificate in University Teaching and Learning – UWI - 2021
Research Interests
- Neoplasia in animals, cancer markers, and the associated clinical signs and pathological changes.
- Infectious diseases
- The influence of factors/substances on clinical pathology parameters in animals.
Honours and Awards
- Fulbright scholarship, LASPAU – 2004
Professional Memberships
- Member of ACVP (American College of Veterinary Pathologists): 2008 - present
- Member of the ASVCP (American Society for Veterinary Clinical Pathology): 2006 - present
- Member of the ASCVP listserv (an active online forum in which to share cases, questions, and other news): 2015 – present
Courses Taught
- MDSC 1405: Basic Para Clinical Sciences
- VETM 4012: Veterinary Clinical Pathology
- VETM 5010: Pathology and Diagnostic Laboratory Rotation
- VETM 3004: Veterinary Immunology
- PBL (Problem Based Learning) tutor for students
Publications and Presentations
Dr. Indira Pargass’ Publications.docx
