Tara Prezioso 

DVM, MPH, PhD Candidate, AMS Candidate
Instructor

Dr. Prezioso is a 2026 PhD Candidate in Veterinary Pathobiology focusing on infectious disease networks and modeling in livestock production.  Dr. Prezioso graduated from North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2008 and practiced in small animal emergency medicine for over 15 years.  She obtained her Master of Public Health in 2020.  Currently, Dr. Prezioso is completing her Applied Master in Statistics while finishing her PhD thesis.  Dr. Prezioso teaches VCM 565 for the Master of Veterinary Science program and collaborates with VM 601 and other classes in the Clinical Skills Learning Center at the College of Veterinary Medicine.  Her multiple teaching assistantships include VCM 565, Veterinary Immunology Lab, and Parasitology Lab.  She is also developing a new course for graduate students in the Pathobiology Department centered around applied statistical consulting.

Dr. Prezioso enjoys outdoor activities like skiing, horseback riding, water sports and hiking but also like to ‘veg’ out and sew.  She shares her passion with her 4 horses, 3 dogs and a cat. 

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Master of Veterinary Science
2938 Veterinary Medicine Basic Sciences Building
2001 South Lincoln Avenue
Urbana, IL 61802
217-300-7439