University of Missouri Veterinary Research Scholars Program

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2010 Veterinary Research Scholars

Scholar Mentor(s)
Sadie Anderson, VM1, University of Missouri Drs. Rebecca Johnson, PhD, RN, FAAN and Tony Mann, DVM, MS, ACVS, ACVECC
Josh Bell, VM1, University of Missouri Dr. Tim Evans, DVM, PhD, ACT, ABVT
Amber Boyles, VM1, University of Missouri Dr. Bill Stich, PhD
Mallory Bradbury, VM1, University of Missouri Dr. Kevin Keegan, DVM, MS, ACVS
Kathleen Donovan, VM3, Cornell University Dr. Lela Riley, PhD, ACLAM
Nikki Enderle, VM1, University of Missouri Drs. Jimi Cook, DVM, PhD, ACVS and Aaron Stoker, PhD
Elizabeth Groth, VM1, University of Missouri* Drs. Amy DeClue, DVM, MS, ACVIM
Grace Hammar, VM1, University of Missouri Dr. Harold Laughlin, PhD
Caroline Hinrichs, VM1, University of Missouri Dr. Robert Backus, DVM, PhD, ACVN
Michael Hupp, VM2, University of Missouri* Dr. Chuck Wiedmeyer, DVM, PhD, ACVP
John Knouse, VM1, University of Missouri Dr. Frank Booth, PhD
Neal Martin, pre-vet scholar, University of Missouri* Dr. Mick Calcutt, PhD
Ashley Menezes, VM1, University of Missouri Drs. Rebecca Johnson, PhD, RN, FAAN and Tony Mann, DVM, MS, ACVS, ACVECC
Elizabeth Moore, VM3, Cornell University Drs. Elizabeth Bryda, PhD and Cindy Besch-Williford, DVM, PhD, ACLAM
Brittni Peck, VM1, University of Missouri Dr. Dan Hassett, PhD
Cory Penn, VM1, University of Missouri Dr. Leona Rubin, PhD
Kristen Percich, VM1, University of Missouri Dr. Chris Lorson, PhD
Renee Richmond, VM1, University of Missouri Dr. Chuck Wiedmeyer, DVM, PhD, ACVP
Meghan Ritzo, VM1, University of Missouri Dr. Kim Selting, DVM, MS, ACVIM
Katie Robinson, VM1, University of Missouri* Drs. Carol Reinero, DVM, PhD, ACVIM, Amy DeClue, DVM, PhD, ACVIM and Leah Cohn, DVM, PhD, ACVIM
Stacie Seelye, VM2, Colorado State University Dr. Elizabeth Bryda, PhD
Rebecca Stephens, VM1, University of Missouri Dr. Rebecca Johnson, PhD, RN, FAAN and Tony Mann, DVM, MS, ACVS, ACVECC
Doug Suntrup, VM1, University of Missouri Dr. John Middleton, DVM, PhD, ACVIM
Jessica Sweet, VM1, University of Missouri* Dr. Robert Backus, DVM, PhD, ACVN
Kate Woodard, VM1, University of Missouri* Dr. Kevin Keegan, DVM, MS, ACVS
Ben Yarnall, VM1, University of Missouri Dr. Rojiv Mohan, PhD and Elizabeth Giuliano, DVM, MS, ACVO

2010 MU VRSP Activities

Foundations in Veterinary Research and Discovery course topics
Experimental Design
Computer-Aided Statistics and Graphics
Describing Your Research in 5 Minutes: The Elevator Statement
Reliability and Validity in Biobehavioral Research
Small group discussions of VRSP projects
Translational Research in Veterinary Medicine
Ethics in Research
Research Career Discussions with Post-DVM Graduate Students
Retrospective vs. Prospective Clinical Studies
Research Careers in Public Health and Bioterrorism / Large and Small Animal Issues

Tours, Trips and Social Events

Date Event Speaker(s) / Leader(s)
3/19/2010 Phi Zeta Research Day Presentations by 2009 Scholars
6/10/2010 Social Hour to welcome out of state scholars
6/18/2010 Research in Animal Pharmaceuticals presentation and tour of Merial research Farm in Fulton, MO Drs. Greg Royer, Marlene Dragg, Jeff Blair, Paul Dorr, Ron Tessman, Merial
6/25/2010 Lab Animal Diagnostics presentation and tour of the Research Animal Diagnostic Laboratory Dr. Franklin
7/2/2010 Comparative Medicine Research presentation and tour of rodent and baboon facilities at the Oklahoma University Health Science Center and Ft. Reno Science Park Baboon Facility, Oklahoma City, OK Drs. Gary White, William Brinkley and Roman Wolf, Oklahoma University Health Science Center and Ft. Reno Science Park Baboon Facility
7/22/2010 Research in Animal Pharmaceuticals presentation at Boerhinger Ingelheim in St. Josephs, MO and visit to Worlds of Fun amusement park in Kansas City, MO with Kansas State University and Oklahoma State University scholars – Science Olympics, barbeque and a day at the park Drs. Ed Robb, Rika Jolie, Anne Tras and Carol Rhinehart, Boehringer Ingelheim
8/5-8/8/10 Merial-NIH Symposium in Athens Georgia

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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