Greg Daniel honored with emeritus status

Greg Daniel, professor of radiology in the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of professor emeritus by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.

The emeritus title may be conferred on retired faculty members who are specially recommended to the board by Virginia Tech President Tim Sands in recognition of exemplary service to the university. Nominated individuals who are approved by the board receive a copy of the resolution and a certificate of appreciation.

A member of the Virginia Tech community since 2007, Daniel made significant contributions to veterinary radiology through his work focusing on nuclear medicine. He was principal or co-principal investigator on 48 grants researching all imaging modalities and characteristic changes related to specific disease and was the author or co-author more than 140 peer-reviewed journal articles and 31 book chapters.

Daniel taught a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate-level courses ranging across the DVM and Biomedical and Veterinary Science curriculums. He advised many master’s degree students and helped them develop successful careers in both academic and industrial settings.

While at Virginia Tech, Daniel provided many years of distinguished service as department head, section chief of radiology service, and University Radiation Safety Committee member. From 2017 to 2020, he served his college as interim dean providing strong leadership during a period of transition.

Daniel held leadership positions in several professional organizations, including the American College of Veterinary Radiology as president, American Association of Veterinary Clinicians as president, and as an American Veterinary Medical Association delegate.

In addition, Daniel received many professional honors and awards, including the Virginia and Edward Thompson Award, the Turnwald Family Innovation Award, Distinguished Virginia Veterinarian, and the Wilford S. Bailey Distinguished Alumni Award from Auburn University.

Daniel received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Kentucky, a master’s degree from the University of Illinois and a DVM degree from Auburn University.

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