2010 Veterinary Research Scholars

ScholarMentor(s)
Sadie Anderson, VM1, University of MissouriDrs. Rebecca Johnson, PhD, RN, FAAN and Tony Mann, DVM, MS, ACVS, ACVECC
Josh Bell, VM1, University of MissouriDr. Tim Evans, DVM, PhD, ACT, ABVT
Amber Boyles, VM1, University of MissouriDr. Bill Stich, PhD
Mallory Bradbury, VM1, University of MissouriDr. Kevin Keegan, DVM, MS, ACVS
Kathleen Donovan, VM3, Cornell UniversityDr. Lela Riley, PhD, ACLAM
Nikki Enderle, VM1, University of MissouriDrs. 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 MissouriDr. Harold Laughlin, PhD
Caroline Hinrichs, VM1, University of MissouriDr. Robert Backus, DVM, PhD, ACVN
Michael Hupp, VM2, University of Missouri*Dr. Chuck Wiedmeyer, DVM, PhD, ACVP
John Knouse, VM1, University of MissouriDr. Frank Booth, PhD
Neal Martin, pre-vet scholar, University of Missouri*Dr. Mick Calcutt, PhD
Ashley Menezes, VM1, University of MissouriDrs. Rebecca Johnson, PhD, RN, FAAN and Tony Mann, DVM, MS, ACVS, ACVECC
Elizabeth Moore, VM3, Cornell UniversityDrs. Elizabeth Bryda, PhD and Cindy Besch-Williford, DVM, PhD, ACLAM
Brittni Peck, VM1, University of MissouriDr. Dan Hassett, PhD
Cory Penn, VM1, University of MissouriDr. Leona Rubin, PhD
Kristen Percich, VM1, University of MissouriDr. Chris Lorson, PhD
Renee Richmond, VM1, University of MissouriDr. Chuck Wiedmeyer, DVM, PhD, ACVP
Meghan Ritzo, VM1, University of MissouriDr. 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 UniversityDr. Elizabeth Bryda, PhD
Rebecca Stephens, VM1, University of MissouriDr. Rebecca Johnson, PhD, RN, FAAN and Tony Mann, DVM, MS, ACVS, ACVECC
Doug Suntrup, VM1, University of MissouriDr. 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 MissouriDr. 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

DateEventSpeaker(s) / Leader(s)
3/19/2010Phi Zeta Research DayPresentations by 2009 Scholars
6/10/2010Social Hour to welcome out of state scholars
6/18/2010Research in Animal Pharmaceuticals presentation and tour of Merial research Farm in Fulton, MODrs. Greg Royer, Marlene Dragg, Jeff Blair, Paul Dorr, Ron Tessman, Merial
6/25/2010Lab Animal Diagnostics presentation and tour of the Research Animal Diagnostic LaboratoryDr. Franklin
7/2/2010Comparative 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, OKDrs. Gary White, William Brinkley and Roman Wolf, Oklahoma University Health Science Center and Ft. Reno Science Park Baboon Facility
7/22/2010Research 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 parkDrs. Ed Robb, Rika Jolie, Anne Tras and Carol Rhinehart, Boehringer Ingelheim
8/5-8/8/10Merial-NIH Symposium in Athens Georgia