Area(s) of Expertise: Poultry Science, Infectious Diseases, Virology, Immunology (Advising Area of Expertise: Poultry, Agriculture)
Dr. Purvis's research interest revolve using molecular techniques to identify avian diseases in songbirds. Currently the research involves identifying and performing molecular characterizations on Mycoplasma Gallisepticum in songbirds in North Georgia. She currently has undergraduate research students working on this project, if interested please reach out via email.
Alvarado, I. R., P. Villegas, J. El-Attrache, E. Jensen, G. Rosales, F. Perozo and L. B. Purvis. Genetic Characterization, Pathogenicity and Protection Studies with an Avian Adenovirus Isolate Associated with Inclusion Body Hepatitis. Avian Dis. 51:27-32, 2007.
Perozo, Francisco, P. Villegas, C. Estevez, I. Alvarado, and L. Purvis. A Recombinant Avian Adeno-Associated Virus as a Vector for Infectious Bursal Disease Vaccination. Revista Cientifica (Peer reviewed), Univ. of Zulia, College of Veterinary Medicine, 17:15, 2007.
Purvis, L.B., P. Villegas, and F. Perozo. Comparison of FTA cards and Phenol for Molecular characterization of infectious bursal disease virus. J. Virological Methods 138:66-69, 2006.
Perozo, Francisco., P. Villegas, C. Estevez, I. Alvarado, and L. Purvis. Use of FTA filter paper for the molecular detection of Newcastle Disease Virus. Avian Path. 35(2), 93-98.2006.
Perozo, F., Villegas, P., Estevez, C., Alvarado, I. and Purvis, L. Utilization of FTA®cards for the molecular diagnostic of Newcastle disease virus in allantoic fluid samples. (Use of the FTA cards for the molecular diagnosis of Newcastle disease virus in samples of allantoid fluid). Revista científica de la FCV / LUZ. (Venezuela). Vol. XVI, No. 2, 118-123. 2006.