Mike Dryden, DVM, PhD

Fleas and Flea Control

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June 8^th, 2010

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Dr. Michael Dryden DVM, MS, PhD 
 
Education:
DVM Kansas State University 1984
MS Purdue 1988
PhD Purdue 1990

Bio:
Professor of Veterinary Parasitology at Kansas State University. Dr. Dryden heads a research team that has been involved in three areas: 1. Biology and control of fleas and ticks infesting dogs and cats, 2. Investigations into the interactions and disease transmission between urban wildlife, domestic pets and humans and 3. Epidemiology and control of gastrointestinal parasites of dogs and cats Publications and presentations: -Published or currently has in-press over 90 scientific manuscripts and review articles, 8 book chapters and one pictorial atlas of parasitology. -Presented over 750 invited seminars/lectures in 21 different countries -Authored/co-authored 90 scientific papers at national and international scientific meetings. - Course coordinator of 2nd year Veterinary Parasitology Course at Kansas State University - 1995 "Pfizer Award for Research Excellence" for contributions that significantly advance our knowledge of animal health. - 2005 Kansas Veterinary Medical Association’s “KSU-Distinguished Service Award” - 2006 Teaching Excellence Award in recognition of outstanding instruction of second year veterinary students. 2007 Entomological Society of America NC Branch Recognition Award in Urban Entomology