Subject Area:
- Small Animal Internal Medicine
Research Interests:
- Infectious disease
- Immunology
Dr. Harkin’s work includes improving the diagnosis of leptospirosis, evaluating the zoonotic risk associated with infected dogs and investigating pathogenic mechanisms of leptospiral infections. He also studies canine dysautonomia, focused both on identifying the etiology and effects on various organ systems. Other areas of interest include perianal fistulas and liver disease. He currently has a clinical trial evaluating the effect of myostatin reduction on recovery from TPLO surgery.
