Sharon Dial, DVM, PhD, DACVP

Sharon Dial, DVM, PhD, DACVP

Research Scientist
Faculty

About Dr. Dial

Dr. Dial received her DVM from Colorado State University in 1982. She began her career practicing in a small rural community before returning to CSU for a residency in clinical pathology, a PhD in pathology studying the treatment of ethylene glycol toxicity in dogs and cats, and a post-doctoral study of bone marrow transplantation for mucopolysaccharidosis VI in cats. Dr. Dial has been a diagnostic pathologist for the last 25 years and has enjoyed working with veterinarians across the nation in diagnosing disease, with a particular interest in oncologic pathology and infectious disease.

Education

  • Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Pathology, American College of Veterinary Pathology (2002)
  • Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Pathology, American College of Veterinary Pathology (1990)
  • Ph.D. Veterinary Pathology
    • Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado
    • 4-Methylpyrazole as an antidote to ethylene glycol toxicity in dogs and cats
  • D.V.M. Veterinary Medicine
    • Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado
  • B.S. Microbiology
    • Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana

Current Memberships

  • American College of Veterinary Pathology
  • American Society of Veterinary Clinical Pathology
  • European Society of Veterinary Clinical Pathology
  • Southern Arizona Veterinary Medical Association

Professional Interests

  • Research
    • Coccidioidomycosis
  • Teaching
    • Veterinary pathology