Mariano Carossino, Section Head and Assistant Professor of Veterinary Pathology
LSU School of Veterinary MedicineMariano Carossino
Education:
- PhD, University of Kentucky, 2018
- DVM, Universidad del Salvador (Argentina), 2012
Certifications:
- Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Microbiologists
- Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Pathologists
Research Interest:The overarching focus of my research is to understand the pathogenesis and immunopathology of RNA viruses combining translational animal models and modern, molecular pathology techniques to comparatively study virus-host interactions during respiratory and persistent viral infections. Another area of research is the development and validation of molecular diagnostics for viral pathogens, and vaccines. Research focus includes: 1) Understanding host tropism/virulence determinants of SARS-CoV-2, its interactions with the host at the pulmonary level, and understanding at the cellular and molecular level how different comorbidities shape the outcome of COVID-19; 2) Dissecting host-virus interactions associated with equine arteritis virus persistence in the reproductive tract; 3) Developing vectored vaccines for rotavirus; 4) Developing and validating molecular diagnostics for viral pathogens and others.
Clinical Interest:My clinical interest involves the development of immunohistochemical and in situ hybridization assays for infectious agents and tumor markers as well as development and validation of molecular diagnostics for viral diseases and other pathogens. I serve as the Histology and Immunohistochemistry section head and coordinate the Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) testing program at LADDL, which is involved in surveillance of CWD in cervids in the state of Louisiana in collaboration with the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF). Specific areas of interest include reproductive and respiratory pathology.
Awards & Honors:2023, LSU Alumni Rising Faculty Research Award, Louisiana State University
2023, Zoetis Award for Veterinary Research Excellence, Louisiana State University
2023, Dean’s Teacher Merit Honor Roll, Year II DVM students, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University
2022, Dean’s Teacher Merit Honor Roll, Year II and IV DVM students, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University
2020, Charles Louis Davis Foundation Pathology Trainee and Scholarship Award
2016, American Society for Virology Travel Award
2013-2015, Fulbright Scholarship Program. Fulbright U.S. Student Program, U.S. Department of State
2012, Cum Laude, Universidad del Salvador (USAL), Escuela de Veterinaria, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Research Grants:
- COBRE Center for Lung Biology and Disease (CLBD) Full Research Project Grant 2022. The role of adipocyte-driven inflammation and leptin pathway in pulmonary viral infections caused by SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A viruses. Agency: National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), National Institutes of Health (NIH) – Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE). P20GM130555-5011. Mariano Carossino (subproject PI); Award Period: 2023-2026. Total Award: $524,957
- Grayson Jockey Club Research Foundation. Development of a vectored vaccine to equine rotavirus A. Agency: Grayson Jockey Club Research Foundation, Inc. Mariano Carossino (PI). Award Period: 2022-2024. Award Total: $143,505