Dr. Paul Gibbs

Paul Gibbs, BVSc, Ph.D., a professor emeritus in the college’s Department of Infectious Diseases and Immunology, has received the 2024 K.F. Myer-James H. Steele Gold-Headed Cane Award from the American Veterinary One Health Society. The award is given annually to recognize lifetime achievements for outstanding contributions and distinguished service to improve the health of animals, people, plants and/or the environment.

Gibbs’ professional focus is on One Health, specifically the control and prevention of emerging and foreign animal diseases of viral etiology, including those of zoonotic importance, through research, policy development and emergency response training.

A member of the college’s faculty since 1979, Gibbs also served as the director of UF’s International Center and as the college’s associate dean for students and academic affairs from 2010-2012 when he retired. He has continued to publish scientific papers and has served on numerous national and international committees focused on a variety of One Health projects.