Wendell P. Davis, D.V.M.
Clinical Associate Professor
Veterinary Pathologist
Diplomate ACVP
Kendall Hall, Room 314
(603) 862-1679
Email: wpd@cisunix.unh.edu
Educational Background:
D.V.M., Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, 1987
B.S., University of New Hampshire, 1983
General Area of Interest and/or Specialty:
Diagnostic veterinary pathology, atherosclerosis, animal models of atherosclerosis
Description of current research and/or professional activities:
I am currently involved with several research studies funded by the National Institutes of Health and United States Department of Agriculture. These studies are aimed at examining the roles of matrix metalloproteinases, oxidative stress, apoptosis, cyclooxygenases, aging and hormonal influences (i.e., estrogens) on the development and progression of atherosclerosis in two animal models, the Syrian Golden Hamster (strain F1B) and the Yucatan Miniature Swine. Many of these studies are collaborative efforts, involving cardiologists from the Whitaker Cardiovascular Institute at the Boston University School of Medicine. Both undergraduate and graduate students have gained valuable research training and experience while participating in these projects.
As a Veterinary pathologist, I am also involved in the New Hampshire Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory's surgical biopsy service. Special areas of interest include dermatopathology, oncology, and gastrointestinal pathology.
Representative Publications:
Faia KL, Davis WP, Marone AJ, and Foxall TL. (2000) Matrix metalloproteinases and tissue inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases in hamster aortic atherosclerosis: correlation with in situ zymography. Submitted to Atherosclerosis.
von Duvillard S, Foxall TL, Davis WP, and Terpstra AHM. (2000) Effects of exercise and gender on plasma HDL cholesteryl ester metabolism in male and female miniature swine. Metabolism 49(7):862-832.
Additional Information:
Dr. Davis has served on several M.S. thesis committees for graduate students within the ANSC department. He enjoys discussing his veterinary experiences in private practice as well as research and diagnostic pathology with aspiring pre-veterinary and graduate students. For more information, please visit the home page for the New Hampshire Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.
