Speaker bio page for Michael Dryden

Bio

Michael Dryden, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVM, is a University Distinguished Professor of Veterinary Parasitology, in the Department of Diagnostic Medicine and Pathobiology at Kansas State University. He received his DVM from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1984, spent 2.5 years in private practice and the received his M.S. & Ph.D. in Veterinary Parasitology from Purdue University. Dr. Dryden is the author or co-author of >140 journal articles, 13 book chapters and >100 presentations at scientific meetings. He has lectured in 22 countries, presenting > 1,000 invited seminars at national and international meetings. Current research efforts are directed towards investigating the biology and control of fleas and ticks parasitizing dogs and cats and the diagnosis & control of gastrointestinal parasites.