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Catie Burgess, PhD

Research Assistant Professor
  • NAHLN-NBAF Regional Scientist (Southeast)

PhD, Translational Biology, 2025
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA

BS, Biology and Government, 2020
William & Maryy
Williamsburg, VA

  • Simulation of surveillance testing strategies for enhanced capacity and adaptability
  • Theileria orientalis Ikeda detection and surveillance
  • ONT sequencing

2025–present
Research Assistant Professor
Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology
Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA

2025–present
NAHLN-NBAF Regional Scientist (Southeast)
Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology
Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA

2021–2025
Graduate Research Assistant

Translational Biology, Medicine, and Health
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA

2020–2021
Laboratory Technician- COVID-19 response

Virginia Tech Molecular Diagnostics Lab
Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC
Roanoke, VA

  • American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians
  • United States Animal Health Association