Season 03, Episode 13 - A Conversation with Dr. Melissa Macias-Rioseco

Today on the podcast, we’re excited to welcome Dr. Melissa Macías-Rioseco, a veterinary pathologist whose expertise spans infectious disease, livestock health, and reproductive pathology. Dr. Macías-Rioseco serves as an Associate Professor at UC Davis’s California Animal Health & Food Safety Laboratory within the Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology. What drives someone to give back so generously to their profession and community? In this episode, we explore Dr. Macías-Rioseco’s journey—her passion for pathology, her leadership, and her volunteer service with organizations like the ACVP, the Davis-Thompson Foundation (DTF), Latin Comparative Pathology Group (LCPG), and the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD). Join us for an inspiring conversation about the intersection of science, service, and the joy of sharing knowledge.   Links 2025 ACVP Annual Meeting in NOLA  Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month ____ ACVP Social Media Facebook - ACVP Meetings and Topics Instagram - americancollegevetpath X (Twitter) - @ACVP LinkedIn - AMERICAN COLLEGE OF VETERINARY PATHOLOGISTS ____ Thank you to Nicholas Pankow, Assistant Audio Editor, for his help editing this episode. Music: Guestlist by Podington Bear, licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License.  The contents of this audio do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) or the participants’ affiliations. Spoken audio content and associated photos are the property of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists, 2025.