Davis-Thompson Foundation
For the Advancement of Veterinary and Comparative Pathology since 1973
Who we are
Pathologists
Pathology is the foundation of all medicine, human and veterinary. As pathologists, we study the manifestations and causes of disease in all species of the animal kingdom.
Educators
As researchers and academics, we strive to advance the study of veterinary diseases and the comparison of diseases manifested by diverse species of animals.
Providers
We have the largest repository of pathology images in the world. Our unique courses and content are provided by world-renowned experts and outstanding pathologists in the field.
Benefactors
We pursue and disseminate our knowledge not for its own sake, but to improve the health and well-being of all animals in the world – humans included.
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Upcoming events
Taller GHPN de Mecanismos Básicos de Enfermedad y Necropsias & Seminario Nicaragüense de la Fundación Davis-Thompson: Patología Macroscópica de Équidos y Rumiantes
La Fundación Davis-Thompson, en colaboración con el Global Health Pathology Network (GHPN), el Latin Comparative Pathology Group (LCPG) y la Universidad de Ciencias Comerciales (UCC) de Nicaragua, les invita cordialmente a este evento.
WDA Wildlife Pathology Workshop 2025
This will be a histopathology workshop in which participants will submit histopathology slides as unknown cases for others to evaluate. Whole-slide images will be dispersed to conference participants for evaluation approximately one month before the workshop. Prior to case presentations we will have a keynote lecture by Dr. Karen Fox titled, Applications of Next-generation Sequencing for Wildlife-Disease Diagnostic Investigations.
AAZV 32nd Annual Zoo & Wildlife Pathology Workshop 2025
This all day, in person workshop will be held on Sunday, 24 August 2025 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central time,in association with the annual meeting of the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians in Kansas City, Mo, USA.