Paula Giaretta

Dr. Paula Giaretta is a distinguished veterinary pathologist with a robust academic and professional background. She embarked on her veterinary journey at the Federal University of Santa Maria in Brazil, where she earned her veterinary degree in 2012. Her early research was marked by a master's degree from the same institution, focusing on toxic hepatopathy in ruminants, which laid the foundation for her future endeavors in veterinary pathology. Dr. Giaretta further honed her expertise at Texas A&M University, where she completed a combined residency and PhD program in anatomic pathology. Her dedication and scholarly excellence were recognized when she became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists in 2018. Her PhD research was centered on bile acid metabolism and the gastrointestinal microbiota in dogs with chronic enteropathy, areas that continue to captivate her research interests. Following her doctoral studies, Dr. Giaretta returned to Brazil to serve as an Assistant Professor at the Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais from 2019 to 2021. During her tenure, she contributed significantly to the academic community, sharing her knowledge and passion for veterinary pathology with students and colleagues alike. In 2022, Dr. Giaretta joined the Gastrointestinal Laboratory at Texas A&M University as a Clinical Assistant Professor. Her research interests are deeply rooted in gastrointestinal and hepatic pathology, fields in which she has developed considerable expertise. Her work in diagnostic pathology, immunohistochemistry, and in situ hybridization assays has been instrumental in advancing understanding in these areas. Dr. Giaretta's career is characterized by a commitment to advancing veterinary pathology through research and education. Her contributions to the field are not only academic but also practical, as she continues to explore the complexities of hepatic and gastrointestinal diseases in animals. Her work is a testament to her dedication to improving animal health and veterinary science.