College of Veterinary Medicine
Marsella Lab
Led by Rosanna Marsella · Small Animal Clinical Sciences
What we study
The lab studies allergic skin diseases in dogs, focusing on immune responses and treatments. They test new therapies and analyze immune cell behavior.
What working here is like
- Clinical
- Projects
- 3
- Papers
- 5
Current projects
Investigation of the Effects of Three JAK Inhibitors on Cytokine Production and Signaling in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells of Dogs
Testing how JAK inhibitors affect immune cell signaling in dogs.
Characterization of Antibodies against Equine IL-31
Characterizes antibodies that target IL-31, an immune signaling protein linked to itching, in horses, as groundwork for understanding and treating allergic skin disease.
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Pilot study to assess the clinical efficacy of immune Ig and anti-idiotypic Ig in dogs with allergic skin diseases
Tests in a small pilot study whether immune-based antibody treatments can help dogs with allergic skin diseases, measuring clinical improvement.
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Recent papers, explained
- Genome-wide study identifies a locus associated with atopic dermatitis severity in a canine model
2026 · Journal of Investigative Dermatology
- The impact of changing living conditions, pollutants, and climate change on allergic skin disease in our pets: highlighting our interconnectedness
2026 · Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
Explored how urban living and pollution may increase allergies in pets.
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- Antibiotic resistance in equine dermatology: what should we do?
2025 · Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
Examined antibiotic resistance in horses, noting risks to veterinarians and others.
- Environmental factors are responsible for the rise of atopic dermatitis in dogs: veterinarians should focus on modifiable influences
2025 · Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
Linked urban living and pollution to higher allergy rates in dogs.
- Theories and mechanisms of environmental factors that cause allergies in dogs: veterinarian involvement in lifestyle choices to support long-term well-being
2025 · American Journal of Veterinary Research
Reviewed theories on why allergies rise in pets, focusing on environment and bacteria.
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