Cynda Crawford,
Fredrica Saltzman Endowed Professorship Chair In Shelter Medicine
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About Cynda Crawford
Dr. Crawford is a Clinical Associate Professor in Shelter Medicine. Her areas of expertise include diagnosis, treatment, management, and prevention of infectious diseases in dogs and cats in sheltering facilities. She focuses on diagnosis and management of viruses and bacteria that cause respiratory infections in shelter dogs. Dr. Crawford’s accomplishments include discovery of canine influenza virus and development of the canine influenza vaccine. Educational achievements include partnering with Dr Julie Levy to develop the Professional Certificate in Shelter Medicine for advanced training of veterinary students in the knowledge and skills to serve as veterinarians in shelters.
Accomplishments
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Distinguished Award for Alumni Achievement (DVM Category)
University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine
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Maddie’s Hero Award
Maddie’s Fund
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Responder Award
Florida State Agricultural Response Team
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Community Service Award
Florida Veterinary Medical Association
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Bark’s 100 Best and Brightest Honoree
BARK Magazine
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Pfizer Award for Research Excellence
University of Florida
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Superior Accomplishment Award, Academic Personnel (for discovery of canine influenza virus)
University of Florida
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Outstanding Clinical Investigation
Florida Association of Kennel Clubs
Teaching Profile
Courses Taught
Research Profile
Research Interests
– Canine and Feline Infectious Disease and Immunology
– Diagnostic Tests and Vaccines for Infectious Diseases
– Transfusion Medicine and Blood Banking
Publications
Academic Articles
Grants
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Zoonotic Intestinal Parasite Burdens in Shelter Dogs Before and After Treatment
- Role:
- Principal Investigator
- Funding:
- MADDIE'S FUND, THE PET RESCUE FOU
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Determination of Virus Shedding Time in Dogs Treated for Canine Parvovirus Infection
- Role:
- Principal Investigator
- Funding:
- MADDIE'S FUND, THE PET RESCUE FOU
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Maddies? Shelter Medicine Program (Maddies? Program)
- Role:
- Principal Investigator
- Funding:
- MADDIE'S FUND, THE PET RESCUE FOU
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small animal medicine research
- Role:
- Principal Investigator
- Funding:
- UF FOUNDATION
Education
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DVM
University of Florida
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PhD, Immunology/Infectious Diseases
University of Florida
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MS, Animal Science
North Carolina State University
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BS, Animal Science
North Carolina State University
Contact Details
- Business:
- (352) 258-9263
- Business:
- crawfordc@ufl.edu
- Business Mailing:
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2015 SW 16TH AVE
GAINESVILLE FL 32608 - Business Street:
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2015 SW 16TH AVE
GAINESVILLE FL 32608