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DVM, MS, PhD, DACVP (Anatomic Pathology)
Dr. Barrantes Murillo earned his DVM degree in 2016 from the National University of Costa Rica (UNA) and his master’s degree in microbiology in 2020 from the University of Costa Rica (UCR). He completed a combined residency/PhD program in anatomic pathology at Auburn University and became a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (DACVP) in 2023 and completed his PhD in the spring of 2024. His dissertation focused on serological and molecular diagnosis of Dirofilaria immitis in companion animals in the United States. In the fall of 2024, Dr. Barrantes Murillo started a second residency in veterinary parasitology and a postdoctoral program through the National Center for Veterinary Parasitology (NCVP) as the IDEXX resident under the mentorship of Dr. Kathryn Duncan at Oklahoma State University. Currently, Dr. Barrantes Murillo is an assistant professor in veterinary pathology and parasitology in the department of veterinary pathobiology at Oklahoma State University. His research interests are arthropod-borne diseases and infectious diseases in wild animals.
Updated April 2026
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