College of Veterinary Medicine
Rodrigues Hoffmann Lab
Led by Aline Rodrigues Hoffmann · Comparative, Diagnostic, and Population Medicine
What we study
The lab studies how the skin microbiome affects health and disease in pets, focusing on fungal infections and developing molecular tests for diagnosis.
What working here is like
- Wet lab
- Bacteria & microbes
- Project
- 1
- Papers
- 5
Current projects
CEVA - skin and gastrointestinal microbiome
Investigating the role of the microbiome in animal health and disease.
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Recent papers, explained
- Crescentic Hair Shaft Defects and Piedra‐Like Lesions With Follicular Invasion in Northern Elephant Seals ( Mirounga angustirostris )
2026 · Veterinary Dermatology
Describes two rare skin diseases in elephant seals.
- Recognition and reporting of histologic features in canine integumentary mast cell tumors: An assessment of interpathologist agreement
2026 · Veterinary Pathology
Tests how well pathologists agree on diagnosing dog skin tumors.
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- Draft genome sequence of the mammalian pathogenic Paralagenidium karlingii
2026 · Microbiology Resource Announcements
Builds a genetic map of another fungus that infects mammals.
- Feline orbital mycosis: A report of 11 cases
2026 · Veterinary Pathology
Studies fungal eye infections in cats without obvious nose problems.
- Draft genome sequence of the mammalian pathogenic Pythium insidiosum
2026 · Microbiology Resource Announcements
Creates a complete genetic map of a fungus that harms mammals.
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How to reach out
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