Dr. Joan Wallace

Professional Profile

Dr. Joan Wallace serves as the Lead Clinical Virologist within our specialized network, bringing over fifteen years of experience in infectious disease management and genetic health screening. Her work focuses on the intersection of hereditary predisposition and immune system resilience, providing the foundational research used throughout our Disease & Hereditary reports.

Areas of Clinical Expertise

• Viral Pathogenesis: Specializing in the stabilization and long-term recovery protocols for high-mortality viral strains such as Canine Parvovirus and Feline Leukemia.
• Genomic Mapping: Utilizing advanced DNA screening to identify breed-specific markers for heart disease, kidney dysfunction, and skeletal abnormalities before clinical symptoms manifest.
• Immunology & Vaccination Science: Developing research-informed immunization schedules that prioritize maximum protection while minimizing systemic inflammation.

Research and Impact

Dr. Wallace has been instrumental in shifting our network’s focus from reactive treatment to proactive prevention. By analyzing the "silent" progression of hereditary conditions, she provides owners with the specific diagnostic windows needed to intervene during a pet's early life stages. Her data-driven approach to internal wellness has successfully reduced emergency intervention rates in high-risk breeds across our platform.

Academic and Professional Background

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM): Focused on Infectious Disease and Global Animal Health.
• Board Certification: Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Microbiologists (ACVM).
• Network Role: Senior Consultant for Infectious & Hereditary Condition Reports.