Histopathology

The mission of the Histopathology section is to facilitate clinical diagnostics and biomedical research through the use of histological and immunohistochemical procedures. As a core facility on the University of Missouri campus, our main focus is to meet the needs of veterinarians, researchers, and clients in a timely and accurate manner.

Contact: 573-884-9279

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Dae Young Kim, DVM, PhD, DACVP (Pathology)
Clinical Associate Professor and Section Head

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Candace Kassel
Laboratory Supervisor

Susan Helming
Research Specialist II

Emily Tullock
Histologic Technician

The University of Missouri Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (VMDL) is a full-service veterinary diagnostic laboratory and Missouri’s only laboratory accredited by the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians. The VMDL is a Level I Lab of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network, Tier I Lab of the FDA Veterinary Laboratory Response Network, and a National Poultry Improvement Plan authorized lab. The VMDL maintains an effective quality assurance and quality control program.

The VMDL has formal anatomical pathology, clinical pathology, and clinical microbiology training programs. The VMDL faculty hold academic appointments in the Departments of Veterinary Pathobiology and Veterinary Biomedical Sciences. The director is administratively responsible to the dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine for the overall operation of the laboratory and its multiple missions of public service, teaching, research and continuing education/extension.

The VMDL faculty and staff work diligently to provide relevant, timely and cost-effective diagnostic services to our clients and to create a positive learning environment for our students and residents. In 2020, the VMDL processed approximately 52,036 accessions and performed more than 142,000 diagnostic tests. The diagnostic service was utilized by veterinarians and owners in 105 counties in Missouri and 43 US states and Canadian provinces.

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