Meet the Team

Dr. Adam W. Stern is a Professor of Forensic Pathology at the University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Stern received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Prince Edward Island, Atlantic Veterinary College. He is a Board-Certified Veterinary Pathologist and is a Founding Fellow in Veterinary Forensic Pathology (ACVP). Dr. Stern is a Director of the International Society for Animal Forensic Sciences and is the chair of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists Fellowship Training Committee. He maintains a leadership position in the Animal Cruelty Task Force within the 5th and 9th Florida Judicial Circuits.

Mary is a Forensic Veterinary Technician at the University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine. She performs ancillary diagnostic tests, photographs cases, communicates with clients about the status of cases, and maintains the daily function of the lab. She will also serve as a mentor to the students and professionals that spend time with us in the lab.

Melissa Hernandez is a Student Administrative Assistant in the laboratory. She will be providing administrative support for a range of laboratory tasks.

The University of Florida’s Veterinary Forensic Sciences Laboratory in the College of Veterinary Medicine invites applicants for an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Animal Law position.