Diego Celdran-Bonafonte
- Associate Veterinary Specialist
- Assistant Research Professor, Surgery - (Research Series Track)
- Assistant Professor of Practice, College of Veterinary Medicine
- (520) 626-0729
- TW Keating Bioresearch Bldg., Rm. 3C
- Tucson, AZ 85721
- dceldran@arizona.edu
Biography
Dr. Diego Celdran-Bonafonte is an Associate Veterinary Specialist in the University Animal Care Department. He is originally from Spain, where he earned his veterinary degree, a master’s in health sciences research, and a PhD in veterinary medicine from the University of Extremadura. Before relocating to the US, Dr. Celdran-Bonafonte worked at the renowned Minimally Invasive Surgery Center Jesus Uson, where he led the Animal Modeling Unit and directed multiple research projects, teaching courses, and regulatory preclinical studies.
In 2014, Dr. Celdran joined the University of Arizona, where he held various roles, including positions as a Research Assistant Professor in the College of Medicine, with the Department of Medicine (Nephrology) and the Department of Surgery (Cardiothoracic Surgery). His passion for innovation and entrepreneurship led him to earn an MBA from the Eller College of Management in 2020, further enhancing his ability to bridge the gap between research and practical application.
Dr. Celdran is an expert in laboratory animal medicine and surgery, boarded by the European College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ECLAM), where he serves on the Council. He is also an active member of ESLAV and AALAS, and since early 2024 he has been a part of the Board of Directors of the International Association of Colleges of Laboratory Animal Medicine (IACLAM), where he continues to contribute to work for the advancement of laboratory animal medicine on a global scale.
Work Experience
- The University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona (2021 - Ongoing)
- The University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona (2020 - Ongoing)
Licensure & Certification
- License to practice Veterinary Medicine, Arizona State Veterinary Examining Board (2021)
Interests
Teaching
Laboratory Animal Medicine.Laboratory Animal Surgery, Microsurgery, and Vascular Surgery. Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia.
Research
Surgery: micro surgery, vascular surgery.Vascular access in dialysis. CKD. Animal model development and optimization. Hands-on wet lab for surgical training.Hybrid simulators. Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia
Courses
2024-25 Courses
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Advanced Clinical Management A
VETM 813 (Spring 2025) -
The Sum of the Parts
VETM 812 (Fall 2024)
2023-24 Courses
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Advanced Clinical Management A
VETM 813 (Spring 2024)
2022-23 Courses
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Advanced Clinical Management A
VETM 813 (Spring 2023)
Scholarly Contributions
Journals/Publications
- Celdran-Bonafonte, D., O'Connell, K. A., Dieckhaus, L., Mocarski, E., Adras, N. M., Hutchinson, E. B., & Pacharinsak, C. (2024). An overview of anesthetic procedures for ferret (Mustela putorius furo) preclinical brain MRI: A call for standardization. J. Am. Assoc. Lab. Anim. Sci., 1--13.
- Celdran-Bonafonte, D., O'Connell, K. A., Gothard, K. M., Ghaderi, I., Besselsen, D., & Doane, C. J. (2024). Dolichocolon (redundant colon) in a rhesus macaque (Macaca mulatta). Journal of medical primatology, 53(1), e12664.More infoDolichocolon (redundant colon) is an underdiagnosed cause of severe constipation in humans. The clinical presentation reported here in a rhesus macaque closely resembles that of intestinal adenocarcinoma, the most common neoplasia in macaques. Dolichocolon should be considered in differential diagnosis of macaques with anorexia, weight loss, and constipation.
- Celdran-Bonafonte, D., Wang, L. H., Jarrouj, A., Campos-Naiff, B., Janda, J., & Roy-Chaudhury, P. (2021). A pig model of tunneled dialysis catheter (TDC) infection and dysfunction: Opportunities for therapeutic innovation. The Journal of Vascular Access. doi:10.1177/11297298211046751
- Rosado-Toro, J. A., Philip, R. C., Dunn, S. T., Celdran-Bonafonte, D., He, Y., Berceli, S. A., Roy-Chaudhury, P., & Tubaldi, E. (2022). Functional analysis of arteriovenous fistulae in non-contrast magnetic resonance images. Computer methods and programs in biomedicine, 222, 106938.More infoArteriovenous fistulae (AVF) are the preferred mode of hemodialysis vascular access and their successful maturation is critical to reduce patient morbidity, mortality, cost, and improve quality of life. Peri-anastomotic venous segment stenosis is the primary cause of AVF maturation failure. The objective is to develop a software protocol for the functional analysis of arteriovenous fistula.
