John Munday

Biography

I am a veterinary pathologist who is boarded by the American College of Veterinary Pathologists. As such I have a good knowledge of a wide range of diseases of animal species. I have 15 years' experience in the diagnosis of animal diseases, both in New Zealand as well as in the United States of America. I am a recognised expert of cancer biology and pathology and recently authored a book chapter on this subject. My other research focus is investigating a role of infectious agents in the development of cancer in animals.    

Research Interest

The role of infectious agents in the development of cancer. The role of papillomaviruses in the development of diseases of animals. The role of genetic factors in the development of cancer in companion animals. The classification of cancer of domestic animals. The identification of prognostic factors for predicting the behaviour of cancers of domestic animals. Diseases of the skin of domestic animals. Diseases of the cardiovascular system of domestic animals. Genetic diseases of cats.   Collaborative research developing and using histological scoring schemes to classify lesions in animal models of human disease.