Nicolas Villarino
Kay Yarborough Nelson Distinguished Professorship in Feline Health | 2021-2026
Associate professor, Veterinary Clinical Sciences
Nicolas Villarino has been named the first Kay Yarborough Nelson Distinguished Professor in Feline Health. The appointment is a five-year term. Dr. Villarino, a member of the college’s Program in Individualized Medicine (PrIMe), has found a genetic marker for chronic kidney disease in cats and is currently developing a test for cat owners.