SWAG视频

Postdoc in Microbiology, , , Raleigh, NC, 2009. Mentor: , DVM, DACVIM

PhD, Clinical Sciences, , College of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences (UNESP - FMVZ), Botucatu, SP, Brazil, 2006. Mentors: , DVM, MS, PhD and , DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM (Internal Medicine, Cardiology)

Residency in Small Animal Internal Medicine, , , Jaboticabal, SP, Brazil, 2002. Mentor: , DVM, MS, PhD.

DVM, , , Jaboticabal, SP, Brazil, 1999.

Veterinary Cardiology,, , Maison Alfort, Paris, France. Advisor: , DVM, PhD, Dipl. ECVIM Cardiology, 1999.

LEADERSHIP TRAINING

1. Leadership coaching with , president emerita of the University of La Verne, CA (2024)
2. Compassionate Conversations. DVM360 Flex (2024)
3. Using Technology to Maximize Efficiency & Engagement, DVM360 Flex (2024)
4. Multi-source (360) Feedback and Coaching, , SWAG视频 (2023)
5. Influence: You've Got the Power! Zoetis Learning Solutions. May 25, 2021.
6. Chairs and Academic Administrators Management Program. , 2021.
7. , 2019-2020.
8. Western University President驴s Leadership Summit. Jan 23, 2020.
9. Executive Leadership Development. SWAG视频. November 8, 2019.
10. Addressing Performance Concerns. , SWAG视频, 2018.
11. Feedback and Coaching. , SWAG视频, 2018.
12. Make Time for Time and Effort. , SWAG视频, 2018.
13. Crucial Conversations & Healthy Communication. , SWAG视频, 2018.
14. Managing Multiple Projects. , SWAG视频, 2018.

OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT WORKSHOPS

1. 11th Annual Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) Symposium. , 12 hours, Jan 26-27, 2024.
2. Mixed Methods in Evaluation by Tarek Azzam, PhD. Claremont Graduate University, 8 hours, Aug 2019.
3. Applications of Correlation and Multiple Regression: Mediation, Moderation, and More by Dale Berger, MA, PhD. Claremont Graduate University, 8 hours, Aug 2019.
4. by Tiffany Berry, PhD and Rebecca M. Eddy, PhD. Claremont Graduate University, 8 hours, Aug 2019.
5. by Jason T. Siegel, PhD. Claremont Graduate University, 8 hours, Aug 2019.
6. Moving Beyond Data Collection to Meaningful Quality Assurance and Curriculum Improvement: The Future of Curriculum Mapping. Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, SWAG视频, 2019.
7. Strategies for Effective and Actionable Academic Program Reviews / Hamline University. Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, SWAG视频, 2019.
8. What is in a Formula? How to Use the Various Excel Formulas and Functions. Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, SWAG视频, 2018.
9. Competency Based Medical Education: A Recap and Recollections from the 2nd World Summit. Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, SWAG视频, 2018.
10. Understanding and Educating Generation Z Students. Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, SWAG视频, 2018.
11. Introduction to data visualization. Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, SWAG视频, 2018.

2019 鈥� Present: California University License #88

2000 鈥� present (inactive): CRMV-SP 12463, S茫o Paulo, Brazil

Feb 2020 鈥� Present: Director of Outcomes Assessment

July 2018 鈥� Jan 2020: Interim Director of Outcomes Assessment. Examples of activities performed under this role:

External Reports:

• American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Council of Education (COE) Reports: Responsible for preparing the standard 11 (Outcomes Assessment) of the report, as well as providing data for standard 4 (Clinical Resources) and standard 9 (Curriculum). Also responsible for presenting standard 11 to the COE site visit team, addressing all questions, and generating last-minute additional reports on requested data. Since 2019, responsible for gathering, validating, tabulating, analyzing, and reporting the data for the annual interim report to the AVMA COE.

• American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) Comparative Data Report: Since 2018, responsible for the annual effort in collecting and reporting college-level data to the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges, which some data is made public .

Internal Reports:Responsible for analyzing and disseminating information to appropriate stakeholders, including but not limited to board of trustees, college administrators, faculty committees, clinical advisory board, and task force teams. Performed statistical analysis of annual trends. Some of the reports performed in the last 24 months include:

• Multi-year trend comparison of the AVMA Graduating survey and the Institutional Research and Effectiveness survey
• Multi-year trend comparison of the CVM Alumni Survey
• Clinical advisory board reports (biannually)
• Employer/Supervisor survey report
• Reports to Admissions and Curriculum Committee
• Basic science laboratory student feedback reports
• Clinical skills laboratory student feedback reports
• Student performance reports on NAVLE
• Student performance reports on Veterinary Basic and Medical Science course
• Admissions data associated with NAVLE performance
• Faculty retreat survey report
• Data requests from task force on pharmacology
• Student feedback reports on Basic Science Labs and Clinical Skills Labs by session (28 to 37 reports per course per semester)
• Student feedback reports on Problem-Based Learning facilitation and course evaluation (60 reports)
• Veterinary market analysis reports
• Report on CVM research startup funding analysis
• Salary and buying power analysis report
• Tuition comparison analysis report
• Custom-made reports on student feedback for faculty applying for promotion and/or tenure
• Data gathering and tabulation of student outcomes for faculty-driven scholarly research

July 2015 鈥� Present: Professor in Small Animal Internal Medicine (with Tenure), College of Veterinary Medicine, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA

September 2009 鈥� June 2015: Assistant Professor in Small Animal Internal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA

May 鈥� August 2009: Research Associate, Intracellular Pathogens Research Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

2009 - Present: Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona Campus, CA, USA

2002 鈥� 2003: Associate Veterinarian. Polivet Veterinary Clinic, Botucatu, S茫o Paulo, Brazil

• Ethical use of AI in veterinary education and outcomes assessment
• Competency-based veterinary education
• Academic success and professional identity
• Leadership in higher education

Teaching has always been my passion, consequently, my career goal has been clear: to profoundly impact the veterinary profession by elevating the educational experience at CVM-SWAG视频, blending cutting-edge teaching techniques with a deep understanding of educational theory and veterinary sciences. I strive to make learning an engaging and unique experience in the context of our current knowledge. Over the past 14 years at CVM-SWAG视频, I have utilized innovative teaching techniques and a deep understanding of educational theory to create engaging learning experiences. Despite a reduced teaching FTE in recent years due to my administration FTE at 50%, my commitment to excellence has remained unwavering.

At SWAG视频, I identified key areas where my expertise in physiology, molecular cell biology, and microbiology could enhance the curriculum. I contributed significantly to the development and delivery of the CVM 7510 Core Small Animal Internal Medicine course, providing online videoconferencing rounds that received high praise from students and colleagues alike. The problem-based learning (PBL) component of our curriculum has been a particular focus. My approach to facilitating PBL sessions has consistently been rated highly by students, who describe me as an exceptional and supportive facilitator. This dedication to PBL has been recognized through consistently high evaluation scores and positive feedback from both students and colleagues.

My innovative approach extends to hands-on experiences, where I have developed cost-effective and advanced simulation models to enhance student learning. These include cardiac auscultation models, a 3D heart model, and a smartphone app for ECG interpretation. These tools have been praised for their effectiveness in facilitating learning and application of knowledge, leading to my recognition as a SWAG视频 Innovation Champion in 2019.

During the pandemic, my experience in online learning allowed for a smooth transition to virtual teaching, where I employed interactive methods to maintain student engagement. The positive feedback from students underscores the effectiveness of these efforts.In recent years, I have focused on expanding clinical skills simulation models (including a recent extra-mural grant) and exploring the use of Large Language Models in veterinary education. These initiatives aim to improve student learning outcomes and reduce faculty workload. Ongoing projects include developing AI-driven adaptive learning tools and utilizing GPT for providing feedback on student assignments, and after talking at national veterinary conferences of educators, I have been identified as a leader in this new field.

The impact of my work is reflected in the feedback and letters of support from students, peers, and administrators, highlighting my contributions to teaching and mentoring. Consequently, I have been nominated for teaching awards four times, and been awarded the SAVMA Teaching Excellence Award in 2018 and the Zoetis Distinguished Veterinary Teaching Award in 2024. My goal remains to be an exemplary and innovative professor in veterinary medicine, continually seeking to elevate the educational experience for students.

As highlighted here, my dedication to teaching and innovation has made a significant impact on veterinary education at SWAG视频 and I strive to continue making meaningful contributions to the profession.

Current:

• CVM 6120 - Veterinary Basic and Medical Sciences
• CVM 5160 - Veterinary Clinical Sciences and Skills
• CVM 6160 - Veterinary Clinical Sciences and Skills
• CVM 5130 - Molecular and Cellular Biology
• CVM 7525 - Core Veterinary Career Development

Past:

• CVM 7510 - Core Small Animal Internal Medicine
• CVM 7011 - Small Animal-Mixed Practice II
• CVM5120 - Veterinary Basic and Medical Sciences
• CVM 6130 - Molecular and Cellular Biology
• CVM 6140 - Veterinary Issues

Life is a constant problem-based learning experience: learning how to drive; how to raise your kids? These are simple examples of constant challenges to our learning abilities. Veterinary education is also a great challenge, especially in the 21st century. Making learning an engaging and unique experience in the context of our current society is what inspires and motivates me. My enthusiasm is fed and nurtured by the excitement, passion, and extreme dedication of my students. My joy is to see students reaching a truly 鈥淎ha!鈥� moment by discovering and combining different pieces of information when I guide them. As a life-long learner, my goal is to expand veterinary education by exploring and merging established and new didactic techniques. Veterinary medicine is a natural PBL experience, where there are no two equal cases. Good veterinarians are defined by their ability to make multiple connections between areas of knowledge, to provide optimal patient care, to have great communication skills, and to be life-long learners. The skills provided by student-centered learning combine these desired abilities in harmony. Since I joined the WU-CVM, I have witnessed the blossom of not only great veterinarians, but also great thinkers and citizens. I strive to participate in this collaborative effort as my contribution to society and to future generations.

Dr. Dinizis currently interested in infectious diseases,with emphasis inin the USA and abroad. He also is interested in and .

Summary of research mentees (Total 31):

• Postdoctoral fellows = 2
• Residents = 3
• PhD degree= 1
• Master鈥檚 degree = 5
• DVM degree = 19
• Undergraduate degree = 1

Dr. Diniz is an ad hoc reviewer for a number of scientific journals and foundations, including:

FUNDED GRANT PROPOSALS (50, totaling approximately $1.2 milion combined)

1. Diniz PPVP, Wiser G, Pandey K. VETBEAT: Veterinary Education Tool for Basic Entrustable Auscultation Training. , $6,000. Principal Investigator, 2024-2025.
2. Fahie M, Marino T, Gordon-Ross P, Barr P, Diniz PPVP. Development of Educational Research Skills (DoERS). Western University Intramural. $10,000. Co-investigator, 2023-2024.
3. Diniz PPVP, Ramirez G.A., Chang M. Shotgun metagenomic detection of vector-borne pathogens using a portable sequencer 鈥� proof of concept and preliminary data. Research Advisory Committee Small Grants Funds, College of Veterinary Medicine, $5,000. Principal Investigator, 2021-2022.
4. Diniz PPVP, Oakley B. . American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation $120,983 direct funds from AKC and $59,000 in matching funds from SWAG视频/CVM. Principal investigator, 2018-2021.
5. Oakley B, Diniz PPVP, Irizarry K. . USDA 鈥� NIFA. $150,000. Co-investigator, 2018-2021.
6. Diniz PPVP, Koo M. Piroplasmosis detection using Next-Generation Sequencing. Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research, Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges, $1,500. Principal investigator, 2019-2020.
7. Diniz PPVP, Oakley B., Vasconcelos EJR. Building a Computational Workflow for Metagenomics in Veterinary Medicine. Western University of Health Sciences Intramural Grant. $5,000. Principal investigator, 2017-2019
8. Diniz PPVP, Oakley B. . American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation. $60,717 direct funds from AKC and $35,000 matching funds from SWAG视频/CVM. Principal investigator, 2016 鈥� 2018.
9. Chomel BB, Diniz PPVP. Susceptibility of newborn kittens to various Bartonella henselae strains. Center for Companion Animal Health, University of California Davis. Co- Investigator. Initial funding: $15,000 for 2013-2014. Renewed on July 2014: $13,550 for 2014-2015.
10. Billeter SA, Barr P, Diniz PPVP, Hu R, Kjemtrup AM, Padgett KA, Novak MG, Yoshimizu MC, Metzger ME, Kramer VK. Detection of Rickettsia species in cat flea populations recovered from stray or feral cats in typhus endemic and non-endemic areas of California. California Department of Public Health. $2,000 (in-kind contribution). Co-Principal Investigator, 2013-2014.
11. Diniz PPVP. Development of a canine cardiac simulator for improving veterinary clinical skills education. College of Veterinary Medicine, Western University of Health Sciences. $650. Principal Investigator, 2013-2014.
12. Drechsler Y, Diniz PPVP. Host immune response of feline kidney cells to pathogenic and non-pathogenic feline coronavirus strains; developing biomarkers for FIP. Winn Feline Foundation: $30,000. Co-principal investigator, 2012-2013.
13. Diniz PPVP, Raines A. Prevalence of leptospiruria and antibodies against Leptospira spp in sick dogs in southern California. Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica: $27,960. IDEXX Laboratories: $25,000 (in-kind contribution). Principal investigator, 2011-2013.
14. Diniz PPVP. Bartonella in dogs from Peru. College of Veterinary Medicine Intramural Grant. $5,000. IDEXX Laboratories: $2,000 (in-kind contribution). Principal investigator, 2011-2012.
15. Eddlestone S, Diniz PPVP. Prevalence of vector-borne diseases in free-roaming cats from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Bayer Animal Health: $20,664. IDEXX Laboratories: $20,000 (in-kind contribution). Co-investigator, 2010-2012.
16. Drechsler Y, Diniz PPVP, Collisson E. Identifying Genetic Determinants Differentiating Feline Coronavirus and Peritonitis Virus Pathotypes. Morris Animal Foundation. $108,000. Co-investigator, 2010-2012.
17. Diniz PPVP, Drechsler Y, Kidd L, Bossong F, Collisson E. Molecular prevalence and viral load of replicating feline coronavirus in the bloodstream of healthy shelter cats in Southern California. Winn Feline Foundation. $10,000. Principal investigator, 2010-2012.
18. Buur JL, Diniz PPVP, Roderick KV, Kukanich B, Tegzes JH, Pharmacokinetics of N-Acetylcysteine in Healthy Cats. Western University of Health Sciences Intramural Grant. $19,000. Co-principal investigator, 2010-2011.
19. Breitschwerdt EB, Diniz PPVP. Bartonella spp. bacteremia in canine blood donors. Waltham Foundation. $15,000. Co-principal investigator, 2009-2011.
20. Scorpio D, Diniz PPVP, Velho P. Epidemiology of Bartonella spp. in Brazilian blood donors and domestic animals. Johns Hopkins University. $50,000. Co-principal investigator, 2009-2011.
21. Diniz PPVP. Fort Dodge Animal Health. Postdoctoral scholar. Salary and research support. $45,000. 2009.
22. Breitschwerdt EB, Diniz PPVP. Clinical and molecular studies of Anaplasmosis, Bartonellosis and Ehrlichiosis in dogs. IDEXX Laboratories. $71,091. Co-principal investigator, 2009.
23. Breitschwerdt EB, Diniz PPVP. Clinical and molecular studies of Anaplasmosis, Bartonellosis and Ehrlichiosis in dogs. IDEXX Laboratories. $62,325. Co-principal investigator, 2008.
24. Birkenheuer AJ, Diniz PPVP. Expansion of the molecular diagnostic panel for blood-borne pathogens: Brucella spp, Coxiella burnetii and Francisella tularensis. College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University. $10,000. Co-principal investigator, 2006 鈥� 2007.
25. Breitschwerdt EB, Diniz PPVP. Bartonella spp: molecular prevalence and cardiovascular abnormalities in Brazilian dogs. Waltham Foundation. $15,000. Co-principal investigator, 2006.
26. Breitschwerdt EB, Diniz PPVP. Clinical and molecular studies of Anaplasmosis, Bartonellosis and Ehrlichiosis in dogs. IDEXX Laboratories. $70,000. Co-principal investigator, 2006-2007.
27. Diniz PPVP, Schwartz DS. Bartonella spp: molecular prevalence and cardiovascular abnormalities in Brazilian dogs. Foundation for the Coordination of Higher Education (CAPES), Brazil. $15,000. Principal investigator (PhD exchange scholar scholarship), 2005.
28. Schwartz DS, Diniz PPVP. Cardiac troponin I in dogs naturally infected by Ehrlichia canis. The State of S茫o Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP), Brazil. $2,000. Co-principal investigator. Travel award to the 23rd American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum, Baltimore, MD, June 1-4, 2005.
29. Diniz PPVP, Schwartz DS. Myocarditis in canine tick-borne diseases. The State of S茫o Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP), Brazil. $50,000. Principal investigator. Doctoral fellowship, 2003-2006.
30. Schwartz DS, Diniz PPVP. Myocarditis in canine tick-borne diseases. The State of S茫o Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP), Brazil. $11,000. Co-principal investigator, 2003-2006.
31. Diniz PPVP, Camacho AA. Study of heart activity in dogs treated with vincristine sulphate. The State of S茫o Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP), Brazil. $2,500. Principal investigator. Veterinary Student fellowship, 1997-1998.

VETERINARY STUDENT SUMMER SCHOLARS

1. Stoll C, Gordon-Ross P, Diniz PPVP. Effectiveness of AI-driven adaptive learning feedback in clinical education. Student Research Fellowship, Office of the Senior Vice President for Research & Biotechnology, SWAG视频. $3,500 (student stipend). Summer 2024.
2. Pandey K, Diniz PPVP. Developing the VETBEAT: Veterinary Education Tool for Basic Entrustable Auscultation Training. Student Research Fellowship, Office of the Senior Vice President for Research & Biotechnology, SWAG视频. $3,500 (student stipend). Summer 2024.
3. Piraino A. Impact of blood plasma transfer on the survival rate of young kittens in shelters. Student Research Fellowship, Office of the Senior Vice President for Research & Biotechnology, SWAG视频. $2,000 (student stipend). Summer 2023.
4. Nguyen J. Diniz PPVP. 尾-subunit of RNA polymerase sequence of Ehrlichia ewingii from naturally infected dogs. . $5,000 (student stipend). Summer 2022.
5. Koo M, Diniz PPVP. Piroplasmosis detection using Next-Generation Sequencing. Funded by the . $5,500 (student stipend and laboratory supplies). Summer 2019.
6. Moore T, Diniz PPVP. ECGesy: A mobile application to help with ECG interpretation in dogs and cats. . $5,000 (student stipend). Summer 2018.
7. Geiger J, Vasquez E, Diniz PPVP. The iBunny project: electrocardiography of pet rabbits using a smartphone-based ECG device.Funded by the Office of the Vice President for Research at SWAG视频. $2,000 (student stipend). Summer 2017.
8. Vasquez E, Diniz PPVP. The iBunny project: electrocardiography of pet rabbits using a smartphone-based ECG device. Funded by . $5,000 (student stipend). Summer 2017.
9. Offer O, Diniz PPVP. Comparison between smartphone-based ECG and standard computer-based ECG devices in dogs. Funded by . $5,000 (student stipend). Summer 2016.
10. Nguyen S, Diniz PPVP. Comparison of the smartphone ECG to the standard computer-based ECG in cats. Funded by . $5,000 (student stipend). Summer 2016.
11. Chan D, Diniz PPVP. Development and validation of a PCR platform for the sensitive and specific detection of Bartonella rochalimae. Funded by . $5,000 (student stipend). Summer 2016.
12. Rebecca Henwood. Evaluation of heart rate variability in alpacas submitted to stress-related transportation situations. 2016 鈥� 2017.
13. Kaitlin Burgos, Diniz PPVP. Impact of queen infection on kitten susceptibility to different strains of Bartonella henselae. Funded by The Office of the Vice President for Research at SWAG视频. $2,000 (student stipend). Summer 2014.
14. Jett L, Diniz PPVP. Molecular prevalence of vector-borne disease in free-roaming cats from Louisiana. Funded by . $5,000 (student stipend). Summer 2013.
15. Marsh A, Diniz PPVP. Are zoonotic Bartonella spp. present in domestic animals in Southern California? Preliminary Findings from domestic dogs and feline fleas. Funded by The Office of the Vice President for Research at SWAG视频. $2,000 (student stipend). Summer 2013.
16. Sowy S, Diniz PPVP.Identification and characterization of Bartonella spp. in healthy blood donors from Brazil. Funded by The Office of the Vice President for Research at SWAG视频. $2,000 (student stipend). Summer 2012.
17. Fish E, Diniz PPVP. Molecular prevalence and viral load of replicating feline coronavirus in the bloodstream of healthy shelter cats in Southern California. Funded by . $4,000 (student stipend). Summer 2010.
18. Morton B, Diniz PPVP. Detection of Bartonella quintana from human and feline whole blood by single-tube PCR without DNA extraction.Funded by The Office of the Vice President for Research at SWAG视频. $2,000 (student stipend). Summer 2010.
19. Roderick KV, Buur JL, Diniz PPVP, KuKanich B, Tegzes JH, VMD. Pharmacokinetics of N-Acetylcysteine in healthy cats. Funded by . $4,000 (student stipend). Summer 2010.

OTHER RESEARCH MENTEES:

Post-doctoral fellows:

1. Elton Vasconcelos. Postdoctoral fellow in Bioinformatics, SWAG视频, 2016 鈥� 2019. Mentor.
2. Chayan Roy. Postdoctoral fellow in Bioinformatics, SWAG视频, 2019 鈥� 2020. Mentor.

PhD degree:

1. Marina Drummond. Comparison of two molecular methods to detect Bartonella sp. from blood donors at the Unicamp blood bank, Brazil. Ph.D. in Clinical Sciences. Universidade Estadual de Campinas, UNICAMP, Brazil, 2013 鈥� 2018. Co-mentor.

Master鈥檚 degree:

1. Elyse Persico. Molecular prevalence of selected canine vector-borne pathogens in the United States (2008 鈥� 2015). Master鈥檚 degree in Public Health, University of Minnesota, April 30th, 2021. Mentor.
2. Kristina Oney. Effect of microbial enrichment on the detection of vector-borne pathogens. Master鈥檚 degree in Biomedical Sciences, Graduate Collegeof Biomedical Sciences, SWAG视频, July 23rd, 2020. Mentor.
3. Allison Marsh. Are zoonotic Bartonella spp. present in domestic animals in Southern California? Master鈥檚 degree in Public Health, University of Minnesota, 2020. Mentor.
4. Kaitlin Burgos. Cat Scratch Disease: The Public Health Importance of Investigating Bartonella henselae Infection in Kittens. Master鈥檚 degree in Public Health, University of Minnesota, 2019. Mentor.
5. Joseph Geiger. Molecular Characterization of Tandem Repeat Protein 36 Gene of Ehrlichia canis Detected in Naturally Infected Dogs from Peru. Master鈥檚 degree in Biomedical Sciences. Graduate College of Biomedical Sciences, SWAG视频, 2016 - 2018. Mentor.

Residents:

1. Kelly Min. San Diego Humaine Society, San Diego, CA, 2021-2023. $10,000. Mentor.
2. Natalie James. Duloxetine toxicosis in dogs. VCA West Coast Specialty and Emergency Animal Hospital, Fountain Valley, CA,2016 -2019. Co-mentor.
3. Dustin Schmid. Isoniazid toxicosis in dogs: 137 cases (2004鈥�2014). VCA All Care, Fountain Valley, CA, 2013 鈥� 2016. Co-mentor.

Undergraduate degree:

1. Maryam Tngrian, California Polytechnic State University Animal Science Student. Project: Bacteremia prevalence of vector-borne in free-roaming cats from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. January 2010 鈥� October 2012.

COMMITTEE MEMBER OF MASTER鈥橲/PHD CANDIDATE

1. Elyse Persico. MPH, 2021.
2. Kristina Oney. MSBS2020.
3. Allison Marsh MPH 2020.
4. Kaitlin Burgos MPH, 2019.
5. Marina Drummond. PhD, 2018.

Awards to Dr. Diniz

1. Nominated for the SWAG视频 Distinguished Teacher Award (2024)

2. Nominated for the Harriet K. and Philip Pumerantz Award for Leadership and Service, SWAG视频 (2024)

3. (2024)

4. Nominated for the (2022)

5. Emerging Leaders in Veterinary Medicine Tuition Scholarship, (2021)

6. Innovation Champion Award, Western University of Health Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine (2019)

7. Teaching Excellence Award, Student American Veterinary Medical Association Chapter, Western University of Health Sciences (2018)

8. Nominated for Western University Provost's Distinguished Scholar of the Year Award (2015)

9. Awarded , Western University of Health Sciences (2013)

10. Nominated for the (2012)

11. Nominated for the (2011)

12. Nominated for the (2010)

13. Recipient of the (2007)

Research Awards to Mentees

1. Sean Yamada (DVM 2023). Survey of veterinarians鈥� opinion on snake venipuncture. Second place at (2021).

2. Trusten Moore (DVM 2020). ECGesy: A mobile app to help with ECG interpretation in dogs and cats. First place in (2020).

3. Trusten Moore (DVM 2020). ECGesy app for ECG interpretation. Second place in clinical science, CVM Research Day, SWAG视频 (2019).

4. Joseph Geiger (MSBS 2019). Molecular Characterization of Tandem Repeat Protein 36 Gene of Ehrlichia canis. Award for most innovative benchtop research, SWAG视频 (2018).

5. Oren Offer (DVM 2018). Comparison between smartphone-based ECG and standard computer-based ECG devices in dogs. First place in clinical science, CVM Research Day, SWAG视频 (2017).

6. Marina Drummond (PhD 2018). Comparison of molecular detection methods for blood-borne pathogens. Second place best dissertation/thesis, (2017).

7. Edward Vasquez (DVM 2019). iBunny: Electrocardiography of rabbits using a smartphone-based ECG device. Second place in clinical sciences, CVM Research Day, SWAG视频 (2018).

8. Edward Vasquez (DVM 2019). Quality and accuracy of smartphone ECG in cats. First place at the , CVM Honors Day (2017).

9. Marina Drummond (PhD 2018). Study on Detection of Blood-borne Pathogens in Dogs and Cats. Best Poster Award at CVM Research Day, SWAG视频 (2017).

10. Trusten Moore (DVM 2020). Design and Implementation of ECG Software for Clinical Practice. Best Clinical Innovation Award at CVM Research Day, SWAG视频 (2018).

11. Sean Yamada (DVM 2023). Innovations in Small Animal Venipuncture Techniques. Third Place Award at CVM Research Day, SWAG视频 (2019).

12. Joseph Geiger (MSBS 2019). Research on Canine Hematology and Genetics. Best Student Presentation Award at CVM Research Symposium, SWAG视频 (2020).

13. Edward Vasquez (DVM 2019). Study on Feline Cardiac Conditions and ECG Variability. Second place at the American Veterinary Medical Association Honors (2021).

Professional Learning Community on Artificial Intelligence in Education, SWAG视频

American Veterinary Medical Association

Phi Zeta Veterinary Honor Society

California Veterinary Medical Association

International Society for Companion Animal Infectious Diseases

Infectious Disease Special Interest Group. American College of Veterinary Medicine

American Society of Rickettsiology

Vice-leader of Brazilian Research Group of Veterinary Cardiology, CNPq.

COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS/LEADERSHIP

National/International Level

1. . Admissions and Recruitment Committee, 2024 鈥� Present.
2. . Data Committee, 2020 鈥� Present.
3. . Academic Veterinary Assessment Committee, 2021 鈥� Present.
4. Program Committee: International Society of Companion Animal Infectious Disease Society Annual Meeting (September 8th, 2010, Toulouse, France). 2009 鈥� 2010.

Grant review panels member:

1. ,Infectious Diseases Study Section, 2024
2. (FACEPE), Brazil, 2022.
3. ,Infectious Diseases Study Section, 2021
4. ,Infectious Diseases Study Section, 2020.
5. ,Infectious Diseases Study Section, 2019.
6. ,Infectious Diseases Study Section, 2018.
7. ,Infectious Diseases Study Section, 2017.
8. University of California, School of Veterinary Medicine, , California, 2016.
9. (FACEPE), Brazil, 2014.
10. Western University of Health Sciences Research Committee Grant Review Panel, 2014.
11. Infectious Diseases Study Section, 2013.
12. Western University of Health Sciences Research Committee Grant Review Panel, 2013.

State/County Level

1. , Los Angeles Department of Public Health, Los Angeles, CA, 2012 鈥� Present.
2. Emerging Zoonotic & Vector Borne Diseases Working Group, Los Angeles Department of Public Health, Los Angeles, CA, 2012 鈥� Present.
3. Tick and Tick-Borne Disease Working Group Meeting, California Department of Public Health, Richmond, CA, 2011 鈥� Present.

University/College Level

Committee ex-officio

1. CVM Admissions Committee (2018 鈥� Present)
2. CVM Curriculum Committee (2018 鈥� Present)

Committee chairmanship

1. SWAG视频 Assessment Committee. Chair (2023-2025)
2. . Chair (2023 鈥� 2024)
3. SWAG视频 Assessment Committee. Vice-chair (2022-2023)
4. CVM Ad-hoc search committee for Assistant Professor in Food Animal Medicine. Chair (2022 - 2023)
5. . Vice-chair (2022 鈥� 2023)
6. CVM Instructional Resources Committee. Chair (2015 鈥� 2016)
7. SWAG视频 University Research Committee. Chair (2014 鈥� 2015)
8. . Chair (2012 鈥� 2013)

Committee membership

1. CVMAd hoc 2024 Zoetis Research Award Committee (2024)
2. CVM Curricular Review and Renewal Steering Committee (2020 鈥� Present)
3. SWAG视频 Assessment Committee(2018 鈥� Present)
4. CVM Curriculum Committee (2018 鈥� Present)
5. CVM Technology Task Force (2017 鈥� Present)
6. (2021 鈥� 2024)
7. SWAG视频 Advisory Board of the Center for Clinical and Translational Research (2016 鈥� 2018)
8. CVM Promotion and Tenure Committee (2016 鈥� 2018)
9. CVM Collaborative Clinical Research Program Interest Group (2012 鈥� 2019)
10. CVM Instructional Resources Committee (2014 鈥� 2016)
11. CVM Interprofessional Education Task Force Committee (2014 鈥� 2016)
12. CVM Research Action Team (Budget adjustment, 2014)
13. CVM Ad hoc Zoetis Research Award for Veterinary Excellence Committee (2014)
14. CVM Infectious Disease Research Interest Group (2012 鈥� 2014)
15. University Research Committee (2012 鈥� 2014)
16. CVM Ad hoc Selection of Merial and Morris Animal Foundation Student Summer Research (2013)
17. CVM Research Strategic Planning Committee (2014 鈥� 2013)
18. (2010 鈥� 2013)
19. CVM Curriculum Committee (2009 鈥� 2012)
20. CVM Task Force on Education Research: Culture, Practices & Policy (2011)
21. Ad hoc Committee on Curriculum Compliancy with the American Disabilities Act (2010)
22. Ad hocCommittee on Web Conferencing (2009 鈥� 2010)
23. Ad hocCommittee on Clinical Trials (2009 鈥� 2010)

Job candidate selection committee membership

1. CVM Ad-hoc search committee for Assistant Professor in Food Animal Medicine. Chair (2022 - 2023)
2. CVMAd hoc for Selecting the Interim Dean (2022)
3. CVM Ad hoc for Selecting the Executive Associate Dean (2018)
4. CVM Ad hoc Committee for Selecting the Clinical Assistant (2015)
5. CVMAd hoc Search Committee for Selecting the Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs (2013 鈥� 2014)
6. CVMAd hoc Committee for Selecting the Associate Dean for Research (2010)

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NIH Biosketch available at:

BOOK CHAPTERS (29 TOTAL)

1. Diniz PPVP. Canine Bartonellosis. In: Scansen BA, Broeker M (Ed). , Elsevier Saunders, 16th edition 2024. ISBN: 9780323552424 (under reviewed by Section Editor).
2. Diniz PPVP. Bartonelose (Bartonella spp.). In: Dagnone AS, Tinucci-Costa M (Ed). , 2nd edition, Medvep, p.287-292, 2024. ISBN:9786587442464.
3. Diniz PPVP. Chlamydia felis (previamente denominada Chlamydophila felis). In: Dagnone AS, Tinucci-Costa M (Ed). , 2nd edition, Medvep, p.293-298, 2024. ISBN: 9786587442464.
4. Diniz PPVP. Mycoplasma spp. In: Dagnone AS, Tinucci-Costa M (Ed). , 2nd edition, Medvep, p.299-305, 2024. ISBN: 9786587442464.
5. Diniz PPVP. Feline Bartonellosis. In: Roberts, L. (Ed). Plumb's Clinical Briefs. Brief Media, 1st edition, 2022.
6. Diniz PPVP. Ehrlichiosis. In: Roberts, L. (Ed). Plumb's Clinical Briefs. Brief Media, 1st edition, 2022.
7. Diniz PPVP. Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. In: Roberts, L. (Ed). Plumb's Clinical Briefs. Brief Media, 1st edition, 2022.
8. Diniz PPVP. Canine Bartonellosis. In: Ettinger S, Feldman E, C么t茅 E (Ed). Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 9th edition, 2022. ISBN: 9780323779319 (under reviewed by Section Editor).
9. Diniz PPVP. Bartonellosis. In Sykes J. (Ed). , Elsevier Saunders, 5th edition, 2021. ISBN: 9780323509343 (under reviewed by Section Editor).
10. Diniz PPVP. Bartonellosis. , John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 1st edition, 2020. ISBN: 978-1-118-49706-7.
11. Diniz PPVP. Wolbachia pipientis infection. , John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 1st edition, 2020. ISBN: 978-1-118-49706-7.
12. Diniz PPVP. Salmon Poisoning. , John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 1st edition, 2020. ISBN: 978-1-118-49706-7.
13. Diniz PPVP. Ehrlichiosis and Anaplasmosis. , John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 1st edition, 2020. ISBN: 978-1-118-49706-7.
14. Diniz PPVP. Lyme Disease (Clinical Case). In: Hartmann K (Ed). , Manson Publishing, 1st edition, 2018. ISBN 9781482225150.
15. Diniz PPVP. Canine Babesiosis (Clinical Case). In: Hartmann K (Ed). , Manson Publishing, 1st edition, 2018. ISBN 9781482225150.
16. Diniz PPVP. Heartworm Disease (Clinical Case). In: Hartmann K (Ed). , Manson Publishing, 1st edition, 2018. ISBN 9781482225150.
17. Diniz PPVP. Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (Clinical Case). In: Hartmann K (Ed). , Manson Publishing, 1st edition, 2018. ISBN 9781482225150.
18. Diniz PPVP. Canine Bartonellosis (Clinical Case). In: Hartmann K (Ed). , Manson Publishing, 1st edition, 2018. ISBN 9781482225150.
19. Diniz PPVP. Canine Anaplasmosis (Clinical Case). In: Hartmann K (Ed). , Manson Publishing, 1st edition, 2018. ISBN 9781482225150.
20. Diniz PPVP. Canine Granulocytic Ehrlichiosis (Clinical Case). In: Hartmann K (Ed). , Manson Publishing, 1st edition, 2018. ISBN 9781482225150.
21. Diniz PPVP. Canine Monocytic Ehrlichiosis (Clinical Case). In: Hartmann K (Ed). , Manson Publishing, 1st edition, 2018. ISBN 9781482225150.
22. Diniz PPVP. Bartonelose (Bartonella spp.). In: Dagnone AS, Tinucci-Costa M (Ed). , Medvep, p.233-237, 2018. ISBN:9788566759068.
23. Diniz PPVP. Chlamydia felis (previamente denominada Chlamydophila felis). In: Dagnone AS, Tinucci-Costa M (Ed). , Medvep, p.238-240, 2018. ISBN:9788566759068.
24. Diniz PPVP. Mycoplasma spp. In: Dagnone AS, Tinucci-Costa M (Ed). , Medvep, p.241-243, 2018. ISBN:9788566759068.
25. Diniz PPVP. Canine Bartonellosis. In: Ettinger S, Feldman E, C么t茅 E (Ed). , 8th edition, 2017. ISBN: 9780323312110.
26. Diniz PPVP. Canine Bartonellosis. In: Bonagura JD (Ed). , Elsevier, p.1261-1267, 2014. ISBN: 9781437726893.
27. Diniz PPVP, EB Breitschwerdt. Canine Granulocytotropic Anaplasmosis (A. phagocytophilum Infection). In: Greene GE (Ed). , Saunders, 4th edition, Elsevier, p.244-256, 2012. ISBN: 9781416061304.
28. Diniz PPVP, AJ Birkenheuer. Canine Granulocytic Anaplasmosis. In: C么t茅 E (Ed). , Elsevier, p.66-68, 2011. ISBN: 9780323068642.
29. Diniz, PPVP, AJ Birkenheuer. Canine Monocytic Ehrlichiosis. In: C么t茅 E (Ed). , Elsevier, p.334-336, 2011. ISBN: 9780323068642.

PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS (75 TOTAL)

First/Senior/Corresponding Authorship in Peer-Refereed Journals

1. Vasconcelos EJR, Roy C, Geiger H, et al. Data analysis workflow for the detection of canine vector-borne pathogens using 16S rRNA Next-Generation Sequencing. BMC Veterinary Research, 17(1):262, 2021.
2. Oney K, Koo M, Roy C, et al. Evaluation of a commercial microbial enrichment kit used prior DNA extraction to improve the molecular detection of vector-borne pathogens from naturally infected dogs. Journal of Microbiological Methods, 188:106163, 2021.
3. Vasconcelos EJR, Billeter SA, Jett LA, et al. Assessing cat flea microbiomes in Northern and Southern California by 16S rRNA next-generation sequencing. Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases, 18(9), 2018, p.491-499.
4. Geiger JA, Morton BA, Vasconcelos EJR, et al. Molecular Characterization of Tandem Repeat Protein 36 Gene of Ehrlichia canis Detected in Naturally Infected Dogs from Peru. The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 99(2), 2018, p. 297-302.
5. Chan D, Geiger JA, Vasconcelos EJR, Oakley B, Diniz PPVP. Bartonella rochalimae detection by a sensitive and specific PCR platform. The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 99(4), 2018, p. 840-843.
6. Diniz PPVP, Velho, PENF, Pitassi LHU et al. Risk factors for Bartonella species infection in blood donors from Southeast Brazil. PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 10(3):e0004509, 2016.
7. Pitassi LHU, Diniz PPVP, Scorpio DG, Drummond MR, et al. Bartonella spp. bacteremia in blood donors from Campinas, Brazil. PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 9(1):e0003467, 2015.
8. Vieira-Damiani G, Diniz PPVP, Pitassi LHU, Sowy S., et al. Bartonella clarridgeiae bacteremia detected in an asymptomatic blood donor. Journal of Clinical Microbiology, 53(1):352-6, 2015.
9. Diniz PPVP, Morton BA, Tngrian M, Kachani M, et al. Infection of domestic dogs in Peru by zoonotic Bartonella Species: a cross-sectional prevalence study of 219 asymptomatic dogs. PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, Sep 5;7(9):e2393, 2013.
10. Morton B, Diniz PPVP. Detection of Bartonella quintana from human and feline whole blood by single-tube PCR without DNA extraction. Microbiology Discovery, 1, 7, 2013.

Second Authorship behind a Student in Peer-Refereed Journals (Mentor or Co-Mentor)

1. Fish, E. J., Diniz PPVP, Juan YC, et al. Cross-sectional quantitative RT-PCR study of feline coronavirus viremia and replication in peripheral blood of healthy shelter cats in Southern California. Journal of feline medicine and surgery 20(4): 295-301, 2018.
2. Braga MSC, Diniz PPVP, Andr茅 MR, de Bortoli CP, Machado RZ. Molecular characterization of Bartonella species in cats from S茫o Lu铆s, state of Maranh茫o, Northeastern Brazil. Mem Inst Oswaldo Cruz. 2012 Sep;107(6):772-7.
3. Ayll贸n T, Diniz PPVP, EB Breitschwerdt, Villaescusa A, et al. Vector-borne diseases in client-owned and stray cats from Madrid, Spain. Vector Borne and Zoonotic Diseases Journal, 2012 Feb;12(2):143-50.

Second or other Authorship in Peer-Reviewed Journals

1. Gordon-Ross PN, Gloeckner GW, West AB, Diniz PPVP, Levi O, Eng CL, Barr MC. Adaptation and validation of an evaluation instrument for student assessment of veterinary clinical teaching. Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, 2024 (accepted).
2. Drummond MR, dos Santos LS, de Almeida AR, Lins KdA, Barjas-Castro ML, et al. (2023) Comparison of molecular methods for Bartonella henselae detection in blood donors. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases 17(6): e0011336.
3. Drechsler Y, Vasconcelos EJ, Diniz PPVP. Host Transcriptome Studies in Response to Feline Coronavirus Reveal Differences in Macrophages vs CRFK. J Immunol 204 (1 Supplement) 92.27, 2020.
4. Drechsler Y, Vasconcelos EJ, Griggs LM, Diniz PP, Collisson E. Host Gene Expression of Macrophages in Response to Feline Coronavirus Infection. Cells. 9(6):1431, 2020.
5. Drechsler Y, Vasconcelos EJ, Griggs LM, Diniz PP. CRFK and Primary Macrophages Transcriptomes in Response to Feline Coronavirus Infection Differ Significantly. Frontiers in genetics. 11:1410, 2020.

Review Articles in Refereed Journals (Asterisk if Diniz was the corresponding author)

1. Diniz PPVP, Moura de Aguiar D. Ehrlichiosis and Anaplasmosis: An Update. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract. 2022 Nov;52(6):1225-1266. . PMID: 36336419.
2. Drechsler Y, Alcaraz A, Bossong FJ, Collisson EW, Diniz PPVP*. Feline coronavirus in multi-cat environments. Veterinary Clinics of North America Small Animal Practice, Nov;41(6):1133-69, 2011.
3. Vieira RFC, Biondo AW, Guimar茫es AMS, Santos AP, Santos RP, Dutra LH, Diniz PPVP, et al. Ehrlichiosis in Brazil. Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Parasitology, 20(1):1-12, 2011.
4. Sontakke S, Cadenas MB, Maggi RG, Diniz PPVP, Breitschwerdt EB. Use of broad range 16S rDNA PCR in clinical microbiology. Journal of Microbiological Methods, 76(3):217-225, 2009.
5. Andrade JNBM, Diniz PPVP, Silva CEV, Mucha CJ, Camacho AA. Pericardial diseases in dogs: a review. Clinica Veterinaria (Journal of Continuing Education for Small Animal Veterinarians), 42(8):42-50, 2003. Brazil.
6. Tudury EA, Camacho AA, Vidal IM, Lag锚do CMG, Diniz PPVP*. Diagnosis and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias in dogs and cats. Revista do Conselho Federal de Medicina Veterin谩ria, 30(9):25-38, 2003. Brazil.
7. Aptekmann KP, Tinucci-Costa M, Diniz PPVP*. Update on diagnosis and treatment of canine hyperadrenocorticism. Revista do Conselho Federal de Medicina Veterin谩ria, 24(7):29-42, 2001. Brazil.

As the Director of Outcomes Assessment at SWAG视频-CVM, my main goal is to empower all stakeholders to make informed decisions that benefit students, this college, the institution, and the profession. Over the past six years, my primary responsibility has been to collect, analyze, and communicate outcomes data from course-level to college-level to all stakeholders. This role has allowed me to support curriculum improvements through evidence-based data, derived from my passion for statistics and over 20 years of research experience.

One of my first challenges was preparing the college self-study report for the Council of Education (COE) of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) in 2018. Despite being new to the position and facing gaps in data collection, I launched multiple initiatives to gather and organize student performance data, tabulate case encounters, and NAVLE data, and seek feedback from expert administrators. These efforts led to improved alumni and employer survey participation rates and resulted in a robust self-study validated by the COE with no deficiencies.

My proactive approach to data communication has enhanced the college's decision-making processes. I have created internal websites with extensive reports for Curricular Review Teams and regularly present outcomes findings to various committees. Utilizing my strong background in statistics, I continuously assess factors for success on the North America Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE). Each year, I conduct sessions with third- and fourth-year students to share NAVLE outcomes and best practices, helping them prepare for the boards. Recently, with the support of senior faculty, I completed a large qualitative data analysis to identify key factors associated with NAVLE performance and communicated these findings to students. My efforts in this area have been recognized by peers and administrators for significantly raising the standard of data-based decision-making, leading to the nomination at the college level for the 2024 Harriet K. and Philip Pumerantz Award for Leadership and Service.

My service extends beyond the college through my participation in various university and national committees. As the current chair of the SWAG视频 Assessment Committee, I work to ensure Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) are aligned with Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILOs) and in compliance with accreditation standards from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). I also serve on the Data Committee of the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC), where we discuss data collection, analysis, and reporting across member colleges. My contributions to these committees have been crucial in developing and implementing effective assessment practices and advancing veterinary medical education. Recently, I led the 2023 CVM Interim Report to our accreditation body (AVMA-COE) and provided evidence-based data to support improvements in our admissions process, while keeping our holistic approach and the diversity of our student body.

My commitment to leadership and service is further demonstrated by my involvement in leadership training programs, including the AAVMC Leadership Academy and the Chairs and Academic Administrators Management Program (CAAMP). Currently, I am attending one-to-one executive coaching sessions with the president emerita of the University of La Verne, supported by the Office of Assessment, Leadership, and Organizational Effectiveness (ALOE) at SWAG视频. These experiences have equipped me with the skills to effectively develop other team members, address conflicts, and inspire teamwork, foster innovation, and make strategic decisions.

Reflecting on my 14 years at SWAG视频 and six years in administration, my role as Director of Outcomes Assessment has enabled me to make a broad and significant impact on veterinary education both at SWAG视频 and beyond. Through innovative approaches, effective data communication, and active engagement with the educator community, I have continuously contributed to the improvement of our college and the veterinary profession.