2011 Veterinary Research Scholars

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

DateEventSpeaker(s) / Leader(s)
3/18/2011Phi Zeta Research DayPresentations by 2010 Scholars
5/20/2011Research in Animal Pharmaceuticals presentation and tour of Merial research Farm in Fulton, MODrs. Greg Royer, Marlene Dragg, Jeff Blair, Paul Dorr, Ron Tessman, Merial
5/25/2011Social Hour to welcome Sarah Hooper, out of state scholar
6/8/2011Lab Animal Diagnostics presentation and tour of the Research Animal Diagnostic LaboratoryDrs. Franklin, Lydia Cook and Aaron Ericsson
6/30/2011Comparative 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, James Papin, William Brinkley and Roman Wolf, Oklahoma University Health Science Center and Ft. Reno Science Park Baboon Facility
7/15/2011Research in Animal Pharmaceuticals presentation at Boerhinger Ingelheim in St. Josephs, MO and float tripDrs. Rika Jolie, James Hall, Troy Kaiser, Ken Mohn, Bruce Somerville, Nigel Swift and Anne Tras, Boehringer Ingelheim
8/4-8/8/11Merial-NIH Symposium at Disney World in Orlando, FL