Dr. Rosanna Marsella

Dr. Rosanna Marsella is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology and a full professor at the University of Florida. Dr. Marsella is a graduate of the University of Milano (Italy, 1991). After graduation, Dr. Marsella worked in private practice for a several years and then decided to pursue specialty training in dermatology. Dr. Marsella became a board-certified dermatologist in 1996 and has been a faculty member at the University of Florida since 1997 where she is currently a full professor. Dr. Marsella is a horse lover and owner and has a special interest in equine dermatology. She has extensively published in the area of equine allergies and their diagnosis and treatment. She also first described skin barrier defects in equine atopic dermatitis and is searching for new therapeutic and prophylactic options. She served as co-editor for Veterinary Dermatology and is a member of the Task Force on Canine Atopic Dermatitis. She also co-edited the current BSAVA Dermatology Manual.