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Dr. Paul M. Coussens currently serves as Director of the Center for Animal Functional Genomics and the Molecular Pathogenesis laboratory at Michigan State University (MSU). The Molecular Pathogenesis Laboratory is dedicated to understanding the interactions between bacterial and viral pathogens and the host that lead to disease. Current pathogens of focus are M. paratuberculosis or Johne's disease in cattle and the closely related M. avium.
In 1999, Dr. Coussens assumed a leadership role as Director of the MSU Center for Animal Functional Genomics to develop cDNA and oligonucleotide microarray facilities dedicated to physiology, immunology, nutrition, welfare and growth in livestock, companion, and wildlife animal species. In 1987 he joined in the Animal Science Department at Michigan State University, and in 1995, Dr. Coussens founded a biotechnology company focused on development of novel veterinary vaccines, diagnostics, and vaccine production systems, where he served as Chief Technology Officer.
Dr. Coussens has published more than 70 peer-reviewed research articles, book chapters, and symposia papers, presented more than 150 abstracts and invited talks, and authored 12 U.S. patents as well as several international patents. | 