Terry McElwain
Terry McElwain’s research explores global control of persistent infectious diseases. He worked closely with the Centers for Disease Control in establishing policies and procedures for animal sample submission and laboratory diagnosis during the monkeypox 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. McElwain is involved in development, validation, and application of molecular diagnostic techniques for disease diagnosis, and is co-inventor on 12 patents or licensing agreements.
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.
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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
Stories in the Media
- Perception is reality when it comes to beef safety
- Reports Call for High-Level Coordination of Animal Health and More Research-Oriented Veterinarians