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Montse Torremorell
Professor and Department Chair of Veterinary Population Medicine at the University of Minnesota
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About
Dr. Montserrat (Montse) Torremorell is a distinguished animal health expert and academic leader serving as a Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Veterinary Population Medicine at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. She earned her DVM from the Autonomous University of Barcelona and her PhD from the University of Minnesota. Her professional career is dedicated to the study of infectious swine diseases, with a specific focus on the transmission, control, and elimination of viruses such as Influenza A and PRRSV. Dr. Torremorell is widely recognized for her research into biosecurity technologies and strategies designed to mitigate airborne infections in livestock, contributing significantly to food safety and the sustainability of agricultural systems. Beyond her research, Dr. Torremorell is an active educator and mentor, teaching courses on swine production, diagnostics, and biosecurity. She has received numerous accolades for her contributions to the field, including the 2022 Outstanding Swine Academic of the Year from the American Association of Swine Veterinarians and the 2017 Zoetis Award for Research Excellence. She remains a prominent voice in the veterinary community, frequently collaborating on industry-wide initiatives to address emerging zoonotic risks and improve health outcomes in swine populations.
Experience
Professor and Department Chair
University of Minnesota · Veterinary Population Medicine
1997 – Present
Academic affiliations
Professor and Department Chair
University of Minnesota · Veterinary Population Medicine
1997 – Present
Awards & honors
- Outstanding Swine Academic of the Year, American Association of Swine Veterinarians (2022)
- Zoetis Award for Research Excellence, College of Veterinary Medicine (2017)
- Outstanding Graduate Student Advising and Teaching Award, College of Veterinary Medicine (2016)
- Mark of Excellence in Research, College of Veterinary Medicine (2014)
- Allen D. Leman Science in Practice Award, University of Minnesota and Pfizer Animal Health (2003)