Expertise

Dr. Smith’s current work focuses on understanding the molecular cascades involved in DMD and developing next-generation oncolytic viral vectors for a variety of cancers.

Of particular interest is understanding and subsequently addressing the cardiac defects seen in this disease.

Dr. Smith’s research program in muscular dystrophies is currently focused on identifying canine models of these diseases and applying novel genetic therapies to their treatment.

Dr. Smith’s current research focuses in two areas of genetic therapy, gene therapies for inherited muscular dystrophies, and genetic approaches to therapy for cancer.

Among the tumors of interest to the laboratory are osteosarcoma, hemangiosarcoma, lymphoma, melanoma, and mammary cancer.

Affiliations

Professor, Department of Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University

Scientist, Scott-Ritchey Research Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University

Director, Research Initiative in Cancer (AURIC), Auburn University

Faculty Fellow, Office of Inclusive Excellence and Diversity, Auburn University

Past Affiliations

Associate Professor, Department of Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University

Kleberg Fellow, Medical Genetics

Assistant Professor, Department of Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University

Director, Nucleic Acid Service Facility

Communities
Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Medicine
Degrees
PhD, University of Pennsylvania, Molecular Biology and Genetic, 1993
VMD, University of Pennsylvania, Veterinary Medicine, 1988
BA, Haverford College, Biology, 1984
Keywords
veterinary medicine terrorism infectious diseases vaccines immunization proteins and macromolecules gene expression muscle structure or function biological or chemical warfare
Languages
English, French, Russian