Dr. Michael Davidson is a native of Chattanooga, Tennessee and a 1984 graduate of the University of Tennessee. He is currently Professor and Associate Dean Emeritus at NC State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, where he has spent his entire professional career including as a small animal intern, resident in ophthalmology, faculty member and Associate Dean and Hospital Director. He is the author or co-author of over 100 scientific publications and chapters on diverse topics including optics and refraction, infectious diseases, cataract surgery and intraocular lenses, and capsular opacification. He is the recipient of numerous teaching awards including the Norden Award and the Zoetis Award, and he is a member of the North Carolina Academy of Outstanding Teachers. Mike became a Diplomate in the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists in 1987 and has served as chair of the ACVO Examination Committee (1992-1997), Board of Regents (1996-2001), President (2001-2002), Vision for Animals Foundation Board (2002-2004), Editorial Board of Veterinary Ophthalmology (2008-2018), and as a member of the American Board of Veterinary Ophthalmology (2016-2020). He coordinated the 1998-2004, and 2008-2018 ACVO Basic Science Courses and chaired the Executive Committee for the North Carolina Veterinary Conference from 2003-2013. Mike served on the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board from 2006-2011.