Marcia Hart

Marcia Hart is a highly experienced professional in the field of veterinary science, currently serving in Scientific Affairs at IDEXX BioAnalytics since July 2018, where responsibilities include scientific oversight for Serology and Microbiome services, as well as the design and validation of new assays. Prior to this role, Marcia was a Research Assistant Professor at the University of Missouri-Columbia, focusing on the gastrointestinal microbiota's influence on rodent models related to Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Autism, while also teaching veterinary pathology and immunology. Marcia's educational background includes a Doctor of Philosophy in Veterinary Area Pathobiology from the University of Missouri-Columbia and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Colorado State University, complemented by master's and bachelor's degrees in Microbiology and Animal Sciences from Kansas State University. Additional experiences include research roles at Colorado State University, the CDC, and the USDA, illustrating a strong foundation in comparative medicine and diagnostic testing, particularly involving microbiomes and immune responses.