Dr. João Cavasin completed his veterinary degree at Universidade Federal do Paraná – Setor Palotina (UFPR) in Brazil before joining Cornell University for an anatomic pathology residency. During his residency, he could delve into gastrointestinal and hepatic pathology under the mentorship of Cornell faculty. He became a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists – Anatomic in 2021. He is interested in all areas of gastrointestinal pathology with a focus on correlation between intestinal and hepatic disease. João is a Clinical Assistant Professor with a dual appointment between Small Animal Clinical Sciences and Veterinary Pathobiology. In his free time, he loves to cook, read, building computers, playing games, and spending time with his cat, Minerva.