About Terry McElwain
Terry McElwain’s research interests are in global control of persistent infectious diseases. He is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists, professor of pathology, executive director of the Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, and a member of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network and Laboratory Response Network for Bioterrorism. He directs WSU’s Animal Health Research Center and is a member of the Board of Directors of the World Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians. Dr. McElwain received a D.V.M. from Kansas State University and a Ph.D. from Washington State University.
Dr. McElwain worked closely with the Centers for Disease Control in establishing policies and procedures for animal sample submission and laboratory diagnosis during the mokeypox outbreak in 2003. He has also been involved in veterinary diagnostic laboratory preparedness for intentional or accidental introduction of exotic and emerging diseases, including most recently influenza virus.
Dr. Elwain is involved in development, validation, and application of molecular diagnostic techniques for disease diagnosis, and is co-inventor on 12 patents or licensing agreements.
News Releases
Mad Cow Testing Extended by USDA at WSU Veterinary College
McElwain Receives Top Honor by Professional Association
WSU Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory Awarded $750,000 for Homeland Security
Media Stories
Perception is reality when it comes to beef safety
Reports Call for High-Level Coordination of Animal Health and More Research-Oriented Veterinarians
Other Resources
What now, mad cow? Weighing the effects of the BSE-infected Holstein in Mabton
Washington Animal Disease Diagnostics Laboratory
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