Jamie Rothenburger
Positions
Assistant Professor (Teaching & Research) - Anatomic Pathology
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Fulltime
Contact information
Phone number
Office: +1 (403) 210-6863
Location
Office: CSB112C
Background
Credentials
Specialty Board Certification, Diplomate American College of Veterinary Pathologists, Anatomic Pathology,
Educational Background
D.V.M. , Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, 2010
Master of Veterinary Science Veterinary Pathology - Wildlife Health Option, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, 2013
Senior Resident Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, 2014
Doctor of Philosophy Pathobiology, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, 2018
Biography
Dr. Rothenburger is an anatomic veterinary pathologist and clinician-scientist at the University of Calgary. As an active science communicator, her research spans wild and domestic species, with a particular focus on wildlife diseases and zoonotic pathogens (infections that spread from animals to people). Through her work with the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative, she contributes to wildlife health surveillance and disease management across Canada.
Her research program integrates veterinary pathology with One Health frameworks and cross-disciplinary collaboration to address complex disease challenges at the interface of wildlife, domestic animals and people. As a collaborating veterinary pathologist, she contributes specialized expertise to a broad range of animal research programs spanning diverse species and systems. Her scholarly work, teaching, and public engagement reflect a commitment to producing impactful, applied knowledge.
Dr. Rothenburger’s research excellence has been recognized by several prestigious awards. She received the D. F. Forster Doctoral Medal from the University of Guelph and the Governor General’s Academic Gold Medal, Canada’s highest academic honour for graduate students. She was the first student from the Ontario Veterinary College to receive this distinction in over 30 years.
She earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM), University of Saskatchewan, in 2010, followed by a Master of Veterinary Science in 2013 and senior residency training in anatomic pathology in 2014. She became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (Anatomic Pathology) in 2015 and completed a PhD in Pathobiology at the University of Guelph in 2018.
As an active and passionate science communicator, Dr. Rothenburger engages both scientific and public audiences through writing and media. Since 2011, she has authored more than 200 animal health columns for The Western Producer, Canada’s largest agricultural publication, reaching up to 300,000 readers monthly. Her work translates complex veterinary and One Health topics into accessible, evidence-based information for audiences including livestock producers and the general public. She is frequently interviewed by national media outlets such as CBC, Global News, and The Canadian Press, reflecting her role as a trusted voice on animal health and zoonotic disease.
Research
Areas of Research
Awards
- D. F. Forster Doctoral Medal, University of Guelph. 2018
- Governor General’s Academic Gold Medal, University of Guelph. 2018
Publications
More Information
- CBC Radio - Calgary Eye Opener – I was interviewed about the urban hare and rabbits with a focus on the outbreak of rabbit hemorrhagic disease. May 15, 2025. https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-5-calgary-eyeopener/clip/16146256-rabbit-disease
- Red Deer Advocate – “Parasite threat on the rise in Western Canada may be linked to muskrats. New research out of the University of Calgary looks into rodent’s role. Oct. 11, 2023. I was interviewed about my recent study on Echinococcus in wild muskrats. https://www.reddeeradvocate.com/news/parasite-threat-on-the-rise-in-western-canada-may-be-linked-to-muskrats-6829774
- City News Calgary – Oct. 12, 2023. Coverage of my recent study on Echinococcus in wild muskrats.https://calgary.citynews.ca/video/2023/10/11/ucalgary-research-warns-about-parasite/
- Edmonton Journal – Look out for deadly fungus expected to hit bats in Alberta. March 25, 2023. I was interviewed about the potential impacts of bat white nose syndrome on Alberta. https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/advocates-warn-of-looming-threat-to-white-nosed-fungus-in-bats-in-alberta
- Radio Canada (French Canadian Broadcasting Corporation – “Une maladie rare touche les cervidés sauvages de la province”. November 23, 2022. I was interviewed about a recent study on Babesiosis in deer in Saskatchewan.
- Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Absolutely Canadian (Documentaries on Canadian Broadcasting Corporation GEM streaming app). “Living Without Menace.” Available from Sept. 23, 2022. I was extensively interviewed about invasive rats, their disease risks and the rat-free status of Alberta.
- BioScience. Lesley Evans Ogden. “A brief biological history of quarantine: modern use of an ancient tool”. Sept. 2021. BioScience 71(9): 899-906. I was interviewed about veterinary examples of the use of quarantine to control infectious diseases.
- Canadian Press (disseminated by CBC, 660 City News, The Toronto Star, Red Deer Advocate, CTV News). “'Like a flash fire:' Rabbit owners warned about outbreak of deadly disease in Alberta” May 5, 2021. I was interviewed about a recent disease outbreak in rabbits. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/rabbit-outbreak-1.6015578
- 660 News; City News. “Dead ducks result of harsh winter” March 6, 2019. I gave an on-camera interview regarding my investigation into a cluster of duck deaths in the Calgary. https://www.660citynews.com/video/2019/03/06/dead-ducks-result-of-harsh-winter/
- Toronto Sun. “Genetic modification key to controlling rat population?” February 3, 2019. I was interviewed about a proposal to control rats through genetic modification. https://torontosun.com/news/local-news/genetic-modification-key-to-controlling-rat-population
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