Clinical Assistant Professor

Dr. Mike Rosser, DVM, MS, Diplomate, ACVP (Clinical Pathology) is a Clinical Assistant Professor in veterinary clinical pathology at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Rosser grew up in Chicago’s western suburbs and completed his BA at Augustana College (IL) before earning his DVM degree from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. He remained at the University of Illinois for his clinical pathology residency and obtained his ACVP board certification in 2018. As a faculty member, he enjoys combining his passions for diagnostic medicine and teaching. Dr. Rosser’s professional interests include hematology, cytology, and clinical pathology of nondomestic species.

Canine Lymphoma: Updates on diagnostic and therapeutic strategies

Lymphoma is a common neoplastic disease in dogs and can be a complex disease to diagnose and treat. In this session, Dr. Matt Berry, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) and Dr. Mike Rosser, DVM, DACVP (Clinical Pathology) will discuss the latest recommendations in diagnosis, staging, and treatment of canine lymphoma. Case-based examples will be used to help practitioners understand limits of cytology and when and why to pursue molecular testing such as flow cytometry or PARR. New and historical lymphoma treatments will be reviewed, and key communication points will help practitioners be able to discuss chemotherapy with pet owners and help prepare them for referral.