My name is Michael Dryden, DVM, PhD. I am the E.J Frick Professor of Veterinary Medicine, in the Department of Diagnostic Medicine and Pathobiology at Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas. I received my DVM from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine, and PhD in Parasitology from Purdue University. I am active in several professional associations, including the American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists, the Entomological Society of America, the American Veterinary Medical Association and am a founding member of the Companion Animal Parasite Council. I am the author or co-author of over 80 journal articles, 8 book chapters and over 85 presentations at scientific meetings. I have lectured in 21 countries, presenting over 750 invited seminars at national and international meetings. My current research efforts are directed towards flea and tick biology and control, investigating urban wildlife as vectors of parasitic diseases and diagnosis & control of gastrointestinal parasites. In 1995 I was awarded the "Pfizer Award for Research Excellence" for contributions that significantly advance our knowledge of animal health. In 2005 I was awarded the Kansas Veterinary Medical Association’s “KSU-Distinguished Service Award”. In 2006 I earned the Teaching Excellence Award in recognition of outstanding instruction of second year veterinary students. Lastly in 2007 I received the Recognition Award in Urban Entomology from the North Central Branch of the Entomological Society of America.
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