Emily Mackey, PhD, DVM, DACVP

I am an ACVP board-certified veterinary pathologist specializing in comparative pathology and the use of preclinical models in translational studies of human disease. My educational background has provided me with a strong foundation in veterinary pathology and biomedical research. I completed a DVM-PhD dual degree program at North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2021. As a graduate student, I led research projects investigating the mechanisms underlying mast cell-mediated diseases, particularly the influence of biological sex on mast cell phenotype and associated pathophysiological responses. Subsequently, I completed a residency in veterinary anatomic pathology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, where I concentrated on comparative and laboratory animal pathology. I achieved board certification as a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists in 2024.

As a member of the Comparative Oncology Shared Resource (COSR), I am dedicated to advancing biomedical research through collaborative efforts by providing comparative pathology expertise to fellow investigators. I have extensive experience in preclinical research and pathological evaluation of laboratory animal species. I offer support in experimental design, animal modeling, and optimal sample collection strategies. Additionally, I specialize in research-specific pathology such as semi-quantitative tissue scoring, immunohistochemical quantification, phenotyping genetically-engineered preclinical models and assessing treatment efficacy and safety in preclinical models of cancer. I am eager to apply my expertise to further the efforts in comparative oncology and translational research at Roswell Park.