Dr Jorge Del-Pozo
Personal Chair in Veterinary Anatomic Pathology
Contact details
Address
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The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and The Roslin Institute
Easter Bush Campus
Midlothian - City
- Post code
- EH25 9RG
Background
Jorge received his degree in veterinary medicine from the University of León (Spain) in 2000. Soon afterwards, he moved to the South West of England, where he worked in meat hygiene supervision and disease control as part of the Meat Hygiene Service (MHS) and DEFRA, respectively. Following a life-long interest in fish, he undertook an MSc degree on Aquatic Veterinary Studies at the Institute of Aquaculture of the University of Stirling (2005, Scotland). This was followed by a PhD in fish pathology. During this time he realized the importance of comparative pathology knowledge for aquaculture and in 2009 he began a residency position at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies. In 2012 he was given a lecturership at the department of pathology, where he is currently a Lecturer of Veterinary Pathology and a Clinical Research Associate of the Roslin institute.
Teaching
I am a lecturer in veterinary pathology at the EBVC and in this role, I am involved in teaching of both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Most of my undergraduate teaching is taken up by the final year (5th year) pathology rotation. During these weeks of rotation I guide the students through skills such as postmortem examination technique, histopathology, and pathogenesis of veterinary disease in a range of species, including both domestic and exotic species. A smaller proportion of my time is taken lecturing third year students. I am currently in charge of teaching cardiovascular system.
Regarding postgraduate teaching, this time is mostly taken up by pathology resident training. This involves mentoring the development of residents towards achieving a standard of veterinary pathology knowledge. This will enable them to sit sucessfully any one of the board examinations available in our speciality (i.e. European College of Veterinary Pathology, Royal College of pathologists, or the American College of Veterinary Pathology). For this purpose I am involved in regular gross and histology rounds, journal rounds and mentoring.
Qualifications
Bachelors in Veterinary Medicine, Universidad de León (Spain) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Stirling A study of the Aetiology and Control of Rainbow Trout Gastro Enteritis Master of Science, University of Stirling Studies on monoclonal antibodies characterization and immunohistochemical detection of Lactococcus garvieae
Professional Qualifications
Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Pathologists, dipECVP Associate member of the Royal College of Pathologists
Responsibilities & affiliations
UG Teaching Staff, EBP Academic Staff
Undergraduate teaching
I am a lecturer in veterinary pathology at the EBVC and in this role, I am involved in teaching of both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Most of my undergraduate teaching is taken up by the final year (5th year) pathology rotation. During these weeks of rotation I guide the students through skills such as postmortem examination technique, histopathology, and pathogenesis of veterinary disease in a range of species, including both domestic and exotic species. A smaller proportion of my time is taken lecturing third year students. I am currently in charge of teaching cardiovascular system.
Postgraduate teaching
Regarding postgraduate teaching, this time is mostly taken up by pathology resident training. This involves mentoring the development of residents towards achieving a standard of veterinary pathology knowledge. This will enable them to sit sucessfully any one of the board examinations available in our speciality (i.e. European College of Veterinary Pathology, Royal College of pathologists, or the American College of Veterinary Pathology). For this purpose I am involved in regular gross and histology rounds, journal rounds and mentoring.
Research summary
My main research interest is to improve the understanding of infectious fish disease pathogenesis and resistance, and research in pathology morphometric approaches. I also provide pathology input on a range of collaborative research projects (e.g. squirrel leprosy, canine mast cell tumour metastasis, pulmonary hypertension models, radiation induced lung injury models, and surgical approaches to canine liver biopsy sampling).
Current research interests
My main research interest is in piscine pathology. More specifically I have a strong interest on the research of fish diseases affecting aquaculture species, and promoting scientific understanding that can be translated to the effective control of these diseases. My basic approach to this research is the use of techniques including histopathology, immunohistochemistry, bacteriology, virology, and molecular diagnostic tools, interpreted in the context of genomic studies of the host and aetiological agent. I also have an strong interest in comparative research using zebrafish as a model, and have worked in the development of a model of steroidogenesis using zebrafish. Last but not least, as a working diagnostic veterinary pathologist, I have a strong interest in the pathogenesis and gross, microscopic and ultrastructural presentation of disease in all animal species, as well as clinical research in collaboration with my veterinary colleagues at the animal hospitals of the EBVC.Research activities
- BSVP monthly themed seminars
- BSVP monthly themed seminars
- SARF conference (Scottish Aquaculture - A Sustainable Future)
- Institute of Aquaculture PhD Research Conference
- Fish Veterinary Society scientific meeting
- American Fisheries Society (Fish Health Section) Annual Meeting
- Fish Veterinary Society Annual Meeting
- Sixth Symposium on Diseases in Asian Aquaculture to
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Phaeochromocytoma associated with cardiomyopathy and leukocytoclastic vasculitis in a dog
In:
Journal of Comparative Pathology
Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article (Accepted/In press) -
Trans-cortical vessels in the mouse temporal bulla bone are a means to recruit myeloid cells in chronic otitis media and limit peripheral leukogram changes
In:
Frontiers in genetics, vol. 13, pp. 1-17
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fgene.2022.985214
Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article (Published) -
Magnetic resonance imaging and histopathological features of a butterfly glioblastoma in a two-year old dog.
Research output: Contribution to Conference › Poster (Published) -
Usefulness of the pancreas as a prime target for histopathological diagnosis of Tilapia parvovirus (TiPV) infection in Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus: Histopathological landmark of TiPV
In:
Journal of Fish Diseases, vol. 45, pp. 1323-1331
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/jfd.13663
Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article (Published) -
AMPK deficiency in smooth muscles causes persistent pulmonary hypertension of the new-born and premature death
In:
Nature Communications
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-022-32568-7
Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article (E-pub ahead of print) -
The EDA deficient mouse has Zymbal’s gland hypoplasia and acute otitis externa
In:
Disease Models and Mechanisms, vol. 15
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1242/dmm.049034
Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article (Published) -
Comparative Studies of Renin-Null Zebrafish and Mice Provide New Functional Insights
In:
Hypertension, vol. 79, pp. E56-E66
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1161/HYPERTENSIONAHA.121.18600
Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article (Published) -
Immunization of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) Broodstock with Tilapia Lake Virus (TiLV) Inactivated Vaccines Elicits Protective Antibody and Passive Maternal Antibody Transfer
In:
Vaccines, vol. 10
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/vaccines10020167
Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article (Published) -
Evaluation of a Harmonized Undergraduate Catalogue for Veterinary Public Health and Food Hygiene Pedagogy in Europe
In:
Journal of Veterinary Medical Education
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3138/jvme-2021-0061
Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article (E-pub ahead of print) -
Efficacy of heat-killed and formalin-killed vaccines against Tilapia tilapinevirus in juvenile Nile tilapia ( Oreochromis niloticus )
In:
Journal of Fish Diseases
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/jfd.13523
Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article (E-pub ahead of print)