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2011 Veterinary Research Scholars

Scholar Mentor
Sarah Bardsley, VM1, University of Missouri Dr. Chris Lorson, PhD
Lynn Brockway, VM1, University of Missouri Drs. Phillip Johnson, BVSc, MS, MRCVS, ACVIM and Amy DeClue, DVM, PhD, ACVIM
Bailey Carr, VM1, University of Missouri Dr. Frank Booth, PhD
Christina Chamberlain, VM1, University of Missouri Drs. Carol Reinero, DVM, PhD, ACVIM, John Dodam, DVM, PhD, ACVA and Leah Cohn, DVM, PhD, ACVIM
Taylor Cragen, pre-vet scholar, University of Missouri Dr. Rebecca Johnson, PhD, RN, FAAN
Tony Dank, VM1, University of Missouri Dr. John Middleton, DVM, PhD, ACVIM
Nadia Fridman, VM1, University of Missouri Drs. David Kline, PhD and Eileen Hasser, PhD
Lauren Henderson, VM1, University of Missouri Drs. Tim Evans, DVM, PhD, ACT, ABVT and John Middleton, DVM, PhD, ACVIM
Sarah Hooper, VM2, University of Georgia Dr. Yuksel Agca, PhD
Kelsey Kevin, VM1, University of Missouri Dr. Elizabeth Bryda, PhD
John  Knouse, VM2, University of Missouri Dr. Kim Selting, DVM, MS, ACVIM
Christine Kreuzberger, VM1, University of Missouri Drs. Craig Franklin, DVM, PhD, ACLAM, Bob Livingston, DVM, PhD, ACLAM and
Matt Myles, DVM, PhD, ACLAM
Kristin Krebs, VM1, University of Missouri Drs. Sandra Axiak, DVM, ACVIM and Kim Selting, DVM, MS, ACVIM
Klay Lapa, VM1, University of Missouri Drs. Tony Mann, DVM, MS, ACVS, ACVECC and Marie Kerl, DVM, MS, ACVIM, ACVECC
Jeremy Mercer, VM1, University of Missouri Dr. Harold Laughlin, PhD
Nikki Meredith, VM1, University of Missouri Dr. Charlie Brown, PhD
Jacob Moskowitz, VM1, University of Missouri Dr. Chris Baines, PhD
Jenna Pannone, VM1, University of Missouri Dr. Patrick Pithua, BVetMed, MSc
Tara Piech, VM1, University of Missouri Dr. Rebecca Johnson, PhD, RN, FAAN
Sarah Pierson, VM1, University of Missouri Drs. Phillip Johnson, BVSc, MS, MRCVS, ACVIM,  Dae Young Kim, DVM, PhD, ACVP, Tom Reilly, PhD, and Chuck Wiedmeyer, DVM, PhD, ACVP
Sarah Prochnow, VM1, University of Missouri Dr. Amy DeClue, DVM, MS, ACVIM
Catherine Ruggiero, VM2, University of Missouri Dr. Susan Schommer, PhD
Rebecca Saunders, VM1, University of Missouri Dr. Cheryl Heesch, PhD
Megan Scott, VM2, University of Missouri Dr. Charlie Brown, PhD
Kaitlin Steele, VM1, University of Missouri* Drs. Bill Stich, PhD and Susan Schommer, PhD
Doug Suntrup, VM2, University of Missouri Drs. Mick Calcutt, PhD, George Stewart, PhD and John Middleton, DVM, PhD, ACVIM
Sarah Timmerman, VM1, University of Missouri Drs. Jimi Cook, DVM, PhD, ACVS, Kei Kuroki, DVM, PhD, Cristi Cook, DVM, MS, ACVR and Aaron Stoker, PhD
Kristin Vinson, VM1, University of Missouri Dr. Rebecca Johnson, PhD, RN, FAAN
Erin Weber, VM1, University of Missouri Dr. Aaron Stoker, PhD
Zijin Zhou, VM1, University of Missouri Drs. Eileen Hasser, PhD, Cheryl Heesch, PhD and David Kline, PhD

2011 MU VRSP Activities

Foundations in Veterinary Research and Discovery course topics
Speed Networking with Mentors
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

2011 Tours, Trips and Social Events

Date Event Speaker(s) / Leader(s)
3/18/2011 Phi Zeta Research Day Presentations by 2010 Scholars
5/20/2011 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
5/25/2011 Social Hour to welcome Sarah Hooper, out of state scholar
6/8/2011 Lab Animal Diagnostics presentation and tour of the Research Animal Diagnostic Laboratory Drs. Franklin, Lydia Cook and Aaron Ericsson
6/30/2011 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, James Papin, William Brinkley and Roman Wolf, Oklahoma University Health Science Center and Ft. Reno Science Park Baboon Facility
7/15/2011 Research in Animal Pharmaceuticals presentation at Boerhinger Ingelheim in St. Josephs, MO and float trip Drs. Rika Jolie, James Hall, Troy Kaiser, Ken Mohn, Bruce Somerville, Nigel Swift and Anne Tras, Boehringer Ingelheim
8/4-8/8/11 Merial-NIH Symposium at Disney World in Orlando, FL

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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