Department of Comparative Biomedicine and Nutrition - BCA

The Department's goal is to pursue excellence in research and teaching in all disciplines related to veterinary medicine. Its aim is to develop basic and applied science, and its main research topics concern: basic science applied to veterinary medicine; intra-specific genetic polymorphism in species of veterinary and production interest, food safety and food quality in relation to consumer health, pathology and comparative medicine.

The staff is made up of 42 professors and researchers, 23 technicians and administrative employees, 15 PhD students and 14 research fellows. The laboratories and facilities are fully equipped for teaching and research activities. Services are also available as support to pet owners and veterinarians.