Cleverson de Souza

DVM, MS, Ph.D., DACVP, Associate Professor of Veterinary Clinical Pathology, Department of Comparative, Diagnostic & Population Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine – University of Florida (UF), UF – Health Cancer Center Member, AI² Center Affiliated Faculty, Intelligent Critical Care Center (IC3), USA 

Dr. Cleverson de Souza earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from Universidade Federal do Paraná in 1999. He completed a two-year residency in veterinary clinical pathology at São Paulo State University (UNESP-Botucatu), followed by a Master of Science in Clinical Pathology from the Federal University of Santa Maria. After serving as faculty in veterinary clinical pathology at the University of Passo Fundo, Dr. Souza joined the research team led by Dr. Douglas J. Weiss at the University of Minnesota, where he investigated the molecular pathogenesis of Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis. While at Minnesota, he also completed an accelerated residency in clinical pathology, achieving board certification from the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP).
Between 2009 and 2012, Dr. Souza taught General Pathology to medical and dental students at several Brazilian institutions, including the University of Fortaleza, UniChristus, and the Federal University of Ceará. He then joined Washington State University (WSU) in 2013, where he dedicated a decade of service, earning tenure as an Associate Professor. At WSU, Dr. Souza made contributions to clinical diagnostics, innovative educational practices, and research initiatives.
Currently, Dr. Souza is an Associate Professor in the Department of Comparative, Diagnostic, and Population Medicine at the University of Florida. His professional activities remain deeply rooted in providing high-quality diagnostic service, developing and employing cutting-edge teaching methodologies, and pursuing impactful research dedicated to advancing veterinary medicine and enhancing animal health globally.