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Alejandro Ramírez
Senior Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Faculty Affairs at the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine
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Swine MedicinePreventive MedicinePublic HealthBiosecurityEpidemiology
About
Alejandro "Alex" Ramirez is a distinguished swine veterinarian and academic leader currently serving as the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Faculty Affairs at the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine. With a career spanning over a decade in rural private practice followed by extensive service in higher education, Dr. Ramirez has dedicated his professional life to veterinary medicine, public health, and the advancement of academic standards in the field. He is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine and is widely recognized for his expertise in swine production medicine, epidemiology, and infectious disease management. Dr. Ramirez earned his DVM and BS in Animal Science from Iowa State University, a Master of Public Health from the University of Iowa, and a PhD in Veterinary Microbiology from Iowa State University. Prior to his current role at the University of Arizona, he held various faculty and administrative positions at Iowa State University, including Assistant Dean of Academic and Student Affairs. He is a prolific educator and researcher, having received numerous accolades for his teaching and advising, and he is the author of the PRRSv Guide, a key reference for veterinary professionals.
Experience
Senior Associate Dean
University of Arizona · College of Veterinary Medicine
2021 – present
Professor
Iowa State University · Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine
2005 – 2021
Veterinarian
Private Practice · Rural Private Clinic, NW Iowa
1993 – 2003
Academic affiliations
Senior Associate Dean, Academic Programs & Faculty Affairs
University of Arizona · College of Veterinary Medicine
2021 – present
Professor
Iowa State University · Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine
2005 – 2021
Interim Assistant Dean of Academic and Student Affairs
Iowa State University · College of Veterinary Medicine
2017 – 2019
Awards & honors
- Roy A Schultz Endowed Professorship in Swine Medicine, Iowa State University (2017-2021)
- Dr. William O. Reece Award for Outstanding Academic Advising, Iowa State University (2010, 2016)
- Early Achievement in Teaching, Iowa State University (2016)
- Alex Hogg Memorial Scholarship, American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation (2011)
- Dean’s Achievement Award, University of Iowa (2005)
Books with Edra Publishing