Lecturer - Veterinary Pathology

School of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, The University of the West Indies, EWMSC Mt. Hope, Trinidad, West Indies

Telephone: (868) 645-3232 Ext 4328


Dr. Rod Suepaul is a Lecturer in Veterinary Pathology at The University of the West Indies, School of Veterinary Medicine.  He also performs diagnostic duties for the SVM necropsy and histopathology service.  His current research focuses on wildlife health, infectious disease and neoplasia, especially as these relate to One Health.

Qualifications

  • DVM (Dist.)- School of Veterinary Medicine, University of the West Indies – (1997)
  • MVS (First Class Hons.) – Institute of Veterinary Animal and Biomedical Sciences, Massey University, New Zealand – (2008)
  • Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Pathologists – (2012)
  • Certificate in University Teaching and Learning – Centre for Education, Teaching and Learning, , University of the West Indies – (2019)

Research Interests

  • Wildlife Pathology and Health
  • One Health
  • Neoplasia

Professional Experience

  • Lecturer, Veterinary Pathology. The University of the West Indies, School of Veterinary Medicine, July 2009 to present
  • Veterinary Pathologist Ag, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Ministry of Food Production, July 2008- June 2009
  • Veterinary Officer, Ministry of Food Production,October 1997 - Sept.2009

Honours and Awards

  • Fulbright 2012 Visiting Researcher Award; Caribbean and Central America; February – April 2012
  • New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarship; February 2006- February 2008.

Professional Memberships

  • Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Pathologists

Courses Taught

  • VETM 5010/5405: Year 5 - Pathology and Diagnostic Laboratory Rotation
  • VETM 3005: Year 3 - Veterinary Systemic Pathology 1
  • VETM 2005: Year 2 – Veterinary General Pathology
  • VETM 3108: Year 3 - Problem Based Learning
  • VETM 3019, 3020, 4015, 4016: Years 2-4 - Research Project II, III, IV & V
  • MDSC 1002: Year 1 – Lecture in Oedema/Thrombosis/Haemorrhage

Publications and Presentations

Dr. Rod Suepaul's Publications.docx


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