Dr. Mallard is Professor of Immunology and Immunogenetics; Dept Pathobiology, at the University of Guelph, Canada; CEO ImmunoCeutica Inc. With an undergraduate degree in agriculture, an MSc in quantitative genetics and animal breeding, along with a Ph.D. in immunogenetics, Professor Mallard is well positioned to discuss the impact of genetic and genomic regulation of the immune system on resistance to infectious disease in mammals. Her research focuses mainly on preventative approaches to improve health that are sustainable for the environment and that enhance both human and animal well-being.