Faculty Bio
Mark L. Lawrence, D.V.M., Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Basic Sciences
Contact Information
College of Veterinary Medicine
P.O. Box 6100
Mississippi State, MS 39762-6100
Phone: 662-325-1195
Fax: 662-325-1031
Email: lawrence@cvm.msstate.edu
Website link: http://www.miangel.msstate.edu
Education
- B.S. – Texas A&M University
- D.V.M. – Texas A&M University
- Ph.D. – Louisiana State University
- Postdoctoral – Virginia Tech
Special Interests
- Research – Pathogenesis of bacterial diseases, especially in aquatic animals
- Teaching – Bacterial pathogenesis, aquatic animal health
- Clinical – Diagnostic responsibilities in the MSU-CVM Fish Diagnostic Laboratory
Primary Area of Expertise
Bacterial pathogenesis
Aquatic animal health
Molecular microbiology
Specialty
My primary research interest is in mechanisms of bacterial pathogenesis. Research is conducted on bacterial pathogens of fish, including Edwardsiella ictaluri and Flavobacterium columnare. I also have a strong interest in disease pathogenesis caused by species in the family Pasteurellaceae, particularly bovine respiratory pathogens Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida, and Haemophilus somnus. Finally, I have an active research program in the foodborne pathogen Listeria monocytogenes.
240 Wise Center Drive
PO Box 6100
Mississippi State , MS 39762
(662) 325-3432