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2009 Veterinary Research Scholars

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Scholar Mentor
Michael Bencivenga, VM2, University of Missouri Dr. Leona Rubin, PhD
James Bilof, VM1, University of Missouri* Drs. Eileen Hasser, PhD and David Kline, PhD
Jacqui Bloch, VM1, University of Missouri* Dr. John Middleton, DVM, PhD, ACVIM and Lisa Britt, DVM, MS, ACVR
Kimberly Dears, VM1, University of Missouri* Dr. Rebecca Johnson, PhD, RN, FAAN and Tony Mann, DVM, MS, ACVS, ACVECC
Lauren Delaney, VM1, University of Missouri* Dr. Harold Laughlin, PhD and Kei Kuroki, DVM, PhD, ACVP
Haley Dingfelder, VM2, University of Missouri* Drs. Philip Johnson, BVSc, MS, MRCVS, ACVIM and Chuck Wiedmeyer, DVM, PhD, ACVP
Jen Fabryka, VM1, University of Missouri* Dr. Bill Stich, PhD
Natalie Fording, VM1, University of Missouri* Dr. Amy DeClue, DVM, MS, ACVIM
Ashley French, VM1, University of Missouri* Dr. Kevin Keegan, DVM, MS, ACVS
Crystal Garnett, VM1, University of Missouri* Dr. Kim Selting, DVM, MS, ACVIM
Kim Hitt, VM1, Mississippi State University Drs. Lela Riley, PhD, ACLAM and Bob Livingston, DVM, PhD, ACLAM
Jamie Holland, VM1, University of Tennessee Drs. Craig Franklin, DVM, PhD, ACLAM and
Matt Myles, DVM, PhD, ACLAM
Jess Howard, VM1, University of Missouri Drs. David Kline, PhD and Eileen Hasser, PhD
Jessica Juergens, VM1, University of Missouri Dr. Jimi Cook, DVM, PhD, ACVS and Aaron Stoker, PhD
Jennifer Menning, VM1, University of Missouri Dr. Kim Selting, DVM, MS, ACVIM
Colleen Risinger, VM1, University of Missouri* Dr. Tim Evans, DVM, PhD, ACT, ABVT and Yuksel Agca, PhD
Rachel Sinnott, VM1, University of Missouri Dr. Chris Lorson, PhD
Dan Tappmeyer, Pre-Vet Scholar, University of Missouri Dr. Jimi Cook, DVM, PhD, ACVS
Lauren Wineinger, VM1, University of Missouri* Dr. Mike Talcott, DVM, ACLAM
Heather Wise, VM1, University of Missouri Dr. Cathy Kovarik, PhD

2009 MU VRSP Activities

Evening Research Topics Course
Date Title of Presentation Speaker(s) / Leader(s)
3/3/2009 Scholar Orientation Dr. Franklin
3/13/2009 Phi Zeta Research Day
3/16/2009 Mentor Orientation Dr. Franklin and VRSP faculty
5/14, 5/21/09 Experimental Design Workshop Dr. Keegan and VRSP faculty
5/27, 6/4/09 Describing Your Research in 5 minutes:
The Elevator Statement
Dr. Evans
6/16/2009 Translational Research Dr. Cook
6/23/2009 Reliability & Validity in Biobehavioral Research Dr. R Johnson
7/22/2009 How to Design a Poster CVM post-DVM graduate students (see text)
7/22/2009 Post-DVM Graduate Opportunities CVM post-DVM graduate students (see text)
7/27/2009 Research in Animal Pharmaceuticals Drs. Greg Royer, Marlene Dragg, Merial
8/13/2009 Research in Human Pharmaceuticals Dr. LaBranche and Pfizer veterinarians / scientists
8/13/2009 Experimental Surgery – a Veterinarian’s Role Dr. Talcott
April, 2010 Presentations at Phi Zeta Research Day
Tours, Trips and Social Events
5/14/2009 Happy Hour welcome for Kim Hitt (coupled with Dr. Keegan’s talk)
7/22/2009 Social Event with post-DVM graduate students to discuss graduate opportunities
7/27/2009 Tour of the Merial Research Farm in Fulton, MO (discussion with Drs. Royer, Dragg and Blair)
8/13/2009 Tour of the Pfizer, St. Louis, MO (discussion with Dr. Tim LaBranche and several other Pfizer
veterinarians and scientists)
8/13/2009 Tour of experimental surgery facilities at Washington University (discussion with Dr. Mike Talcott)
7/16-17/2009 Visit Worlds of Fun amusement park (Kansas City, MO) with Kansas State University and
Oklahoma State University scholars – Science Olympics, barbeque and a day at the park
8/6-8/8/09 Attend Merck-Merial-NIH Symposium

Past Programs

  • 2021 Veterinary Research Scholars
  • 2020 Veterinary Research Scholars
  • 2019 Veterinary Research Scholars
  • 2018 Veterinary Research Scholars
  • 2017 Veterinary Research Scholars
  • 2016 Veterinary Research Scholars
  • 2015 Veterinary Research Scholars
  • 2014 Veterinary Research Scholars
  • 2013 Veterinary Research Scholars
  • 2012 Veterinary Research Scholars
  • 2011 Veterinary Research Scholars
  • 2010 Veterinary Research Scholars
  • 2009 Veterinary Research Scholars
  • 2008 Veterinary Research Scholars
  • 2007 Veterinary Research Scholars
  • 2006 Veterinary Research Scholars
  • 2005 Veterinary Research Scholars

About the Program

The objectives of the MUVRSP are to expose veterinary students to research career opportunities through a mentored research experience and develop a much-needed community of veterinary research scientists.

For additional veterinary student research opportunities, see the Boehringer Ingelheim Veterinary Scholars and National and Canadian Research Opportunities for Veterinary Students web sites.

This program is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim, IDEXX BioResearch, and the MU College of Veterinary Medicine.

Contact Us

Primary Contact:
Dr. Craig Franklin
Program Co-Director and Contact
Professor
Department of Veterinary Pathobiology
College of Veterinary Medicine
Voice: 573-882-6623
Fax: 573-884-7521
Email: franklinc@missouri.edu

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