Mary Rose Paradis
Associate Professor
Department of Clinical Sciences
Large Animal Medicine
Section Head, Large Animal Medicine & Surgery
Phone: 508-839-7926
Fax: 508-839-7922
Email: maryrose.paradis@tufts.edu

Education
MS - Washington State University - 1980
DVM - University of Georgia - 1978
BS - Clemson University - 1975

Board Certification
Dip ACVIM (LAIM)

General Research Interest
Interested in clinical research involving equine neonatal diseases, especially sepsis and also equine geriatric problems.

Research Sponsor Interest

• Privately Funded Research
• ACVIM Foundation Research

Selected Research Projects

1. Neonatal septic arthritis/osteomyelitis

2. Computed tomography of septic joints in foals

3. Seasonal variation of ACTH & MSH in horses

Major Specialized Equipment Items Available

• Computed tomography in animals less than 200 kg
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Video endoscope/gastrroscopes

Selected Publications

1. Bedenice D, Heuwieser W, Brawer R, Solano M, Rand W, Paradis MR., The clinical and prognostic significance of radiographic pattern, distribution and severity of thoracic Radiographic changes in neonatal foals. JVIM, in review

2. Bedenice D, Heuwieser W, Solano M, Rand W, Paradis MR., Risk factors and prognostic variables for survival of foals with radiographic evidence of pulmonary disease. JVIM, in review

3. Brosnhan M, Paradis MR, A Profile of the Older Horse: Health, Management and Use. JAVMA, in press, 2003.

4. Brosnhan M, Paradis MR, Demographics and Clinical Profile of Geriatric Equine Patients at a Referral Hospital: 467 Cases (1989 - 1998). JAVMA, in press, 2003.