A. P. McElroy
Associate Professor
Department of Animal and Poultry Sciences
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA 24061-0306

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Dr. McElroy is involved in the development and applications of research to address concerns of the broiler industry and improve efficiency and profitability of broiler production. Research interests are in the areas of physiology and immunology. Her primary research program involves the investigation of non-classical mechanisms of immunity, with particular emphasis on intestinal mechanisms of immunity to pathogens. Dr. McElroy is particularly interested in investigation of innate and non-specific immunity of the intestine and how it can be modulated, by vaccine administration, dietary inclusions, or other means, to increase disease resistance. Current research includes the identification and investigation of effector cells in the chicken gut in response to intestinal pathogens, the specificity and role of these responses in the development of partial or complete immunity to the pathogen, and how these cellular responses can be modulated and applied for improved vaccine development, bird health, and productivity. 

E-mail: amcelroy@vt.edu
Phone:  (540) 231-8750      
FAX:    (540) 231-3010
 

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