Roles
Professor of Pathology
Director, Division of Comparative Pathology
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Biography
Norman Altman, V.M.D. founded the Division of Comparative Pathology in 1981 and led the respected NIH training program in veterinary pathology as well as the vigorous tri-county veterinary laboratory service that since morphed into our international service specializing in avian & wildlife species. He is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists and the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine. Over his career, Dr. Altman, in addition to serving as Director of Comparative Pathology, undertook many leadership roles at the university. There is no doubt that he has had a positive impact on the lives and careers of many students, trainees, staff, and faculty. In 2019, he received the James W. McLamore Outstanding Service Award. Serving now as Professor Emeritus, Dr. Altman continues to collaborate with university researchers and also serves as Ombudsperson. -
Education & Training
Education
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Research Interests
Interests include Comparative Pathology and animal models of human disease. Current studies include the pathogenesis of mouse hepatitis virus, graft vs. host disease, and the speciation of cryptosporidium. Other studies in our laboratories include transgenic models for prostate cancer and viral carcinogenesis. -
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