WSU College of Veterinary Medicine announces recipients of 2014 alumni awards

Garner is a renowned veterinary pathologist who specializes in zoological and wildlife diseases. In 1994, Garner founded the consulting firm Northwest ZooPath. Since that time, he has worked with numerous zoos, wildlife centers, universities, and veterinary clinics in the United States and abroad. He has authored or co-authored more than 200 papers and book chapters. Garner is also a gifted teacher and is committed to training veterinary pathologists and residents. He established an outreach training program for foreign pathologists in 1999 and has housed and trained 22 externs and residents. A sought-after speaker, Garner has given hundreds of presentations and seminars at national and international meetings and veterinary colleges, including Washington State University where he has held an adjunct faculty appointment since 1998.

Jutila is currently the microbiology and immunology department head at Montana State University, where he has been a faculty member since 1989. Jutila’s lifelong goals have been to make lasting contributions to science and education. He has built a leading research and teaching program in multi-disciplinary microbiology and immunology and is a leader in understanding immune cell trafficking. Throughout his career, he has also been dedicated to training and mentoring students. He helped to develop a biotechnology undergraduate program and a graduate program in immunology and infectious diseases. Jutlia is a co-founder of LigoCyte Pharmaceuticals, now Takeda Vaccines, International. He received the National Academy of Inventors award in 2014 and was also named Distinguished Veterinary Immunologist in 2006.