Michael Dryden, DVM, MS, PhD is a Professor of Veterinary Parasitology, in the Department of Diagnostic Medicine and Pathobiology at Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas. He received his DVM from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine, and MS and PhD in Veterinary Parasitology from Purdue University.
He is 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.
He is the author or co-author of over 100 journal articles and book chapters. He has lectured in 21 countries, presenting over 750 invited seminars at national and international meetings.
His 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 he was awarded the “Pfizer Award for Research Excellence” for contributions that significantly advance our knowledge of animal health. In 2005 he was awarded the Kansas Veterinary Medical Association’s “KSU-Distinguished Service Award”. In 2006 he earned the Teaching Excellence Award in recognition of outstanding instruction of second year veterinary students. In 2007 he received the Recognition Award in Urban Entomology from the North Central Branch of the Entomological Society of America.
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