Paul Sundberg
Executive Director,
Swine Health Information Center (SHIC)
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Dr. Paul Sundberg is the Swine Health Information Center’s Executive Director. The mission of the Swine Health Information Center is to protect and enhance the health of the United States swine herd through coordinated global disease monitoring, targeted research investments that minimize the impact of future disease threats, and analysis of swine health data. Dr. Sundberg is responsible for implementing the Center’s mission and objectives.
Dr. Sundberg was named to this position in July 2015. Before leading the Swine Health Information Center, he was a Vice President with the National Pork Board and responsible for the programs and personnel of the Science and Technology Department.
Dr. Sundberg attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where he earned his bachelor’s degree in education. He completed his veterinary medicine curriculum and master’s degree in clinical science/preventive medicine at Iowa State University. He also earned a doctorate degree in veterinary microbiology with a specialty in preventive medicine from Iowa State University. He is board certified in the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine and is a past president of the College.
Dr. Sundberg is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the American Association of Swine Veterinarians and the Iowa Veterinary Medical Association.
Paul and his wife Debra live in Ames, Iowa.