| Scholar | Mentor |
| Krystal Bove, VM1, University of Missouri | Dr. Robert Backus, DVM, PhD, ACVN |
| Amanda Brehm, VM1, University of Missouri | Dr. Chris Lorson, PhD |
| Lynn Brockway, VM2, University of Missouri | Drs. Phillip Johnson, BVSc, MS, MRCVS, ACVIM and Amy DeClue, DVM, PhD, ACVIM |
| Sage Buckner, VM1, University of Missouri | Drs. Tim Evans, DVM, PhD, ACT, ABVT |
| Kari Chesney, VM1, University of Missouri | Dr. Chris Baines, PhD |
| Jennie Cook, VM1, University of Missouri | Drs. Rajiv Mohan, MSc, PhD and Phillip Johnson, BVSc, MS, MRCVS, ACVIM |
| Breanna Erwin, VM1, University of Missouri | Drs. Amy DeClue, DVM, PhD, ACVIM, Chuck Wiedmeyer, DVM, PhD, ACVP and Marie Kerl, DVM, MS, ACVIM, ACVECC |
| Dane Foxwell, VM1, University of Missouri | Drs. Jimi Cook, DVM, PhD, ACVS and Aaron Stoker, PhD |
| Brenda Kick, VM1, Colorado State University | Drs. Jimi Cook, DVM, PhD, ACVS, Ferris Pfeiffer, PhD, and Aaron Stoker, PhD |
| Nathanial Kollias, VM1, University of Missouri | Dr. Patrick Pithua, BVetMed, MSc |
| Amy Lack, VM1, University of Missouri | Dr. Chuck Wiedmeyer, DVM, PhD, ACVP |
| Marielle LeFloch, Pre-vet scholar, University of Missouri | Drs. Carol Reinero, DVM, PhD, ACVIM and John Dodam, DVM, PhD, ACVA |
| Erinn Mackey, VM2, Tuskegee University | Dr. Elizabeth Bryda, PhD |
| Daniel Montonye, VM2, University of Minnesota | Dr. Elizabeth Bryda, PhD |
| Jacob Moskowitz, VM2, University of Missouri | Dr. Yuksel Agca, PhD |
| Sarah Motsinger, VM1, University of Missouri | Drs. Tony Mann, DVM, MS, ACVS, ACVECC |
| Andrea Neumann, VM1, University of Missouri | Dr. John Middleton, DVM, PhD, ACVIM |
| Nicole Rafferty, VM1, University of Missouri | Drs. Ferris Pfeiffer, and Jimi Cook, DVM, PhD, ACVS |
| Yaira Rivera, VM1, University of Missouri | Drs. Joan Coates, DVM, MS, ACVIM and Teresa Lever, PhD |
| Chris Roberts, VM2, University of Missouri | Dr. Rebecca Johnson, PhD, RN, FAAN |
| Elena Rodriquez, VM1, University of Missouri | Drs. Joan Coates, DVM, MS, ACVIM and Teresa Lever, PhD |
| Allison Rohde, VM1, University of Missouri | Dr. Charlie Brown, PhD |
| Tatiana Rothacker, VM1, University of Missouri | Dr. Guoquang Zhang, PhD |
| Alyssa Scagnelli, VM1, University of Missouri | Dr. Sandra Axiak-Bechtel, DVM, ACVIM |
| Kathleen Scott, VM2, Oklahoma State University | Dr. Craig Franklin, DVM, PhD, ACLAM, |
| Lance Serbousek, VM1, University of Missouri | Dr. Cheryl Heesch, PhD |
| Beverly Thompson, VM1, University of Missouri | Dr. Rebecca Johnson, PhD, RN, FAAN |
| Sarah Timmerman, VM2, University of Missouri | Dr. Leah Cohn, DVM, PhD, ACVIM |
| Stephen Treese, VM1, University of Missouri | Dr. Meera Heller, DVM, PhD, ACVIM |
| Karen Trott, VM1, University of Missouri | Dr. Meera Heller, DVM, PhD, ACVIM |
| Whitney Unterreiner, VM1, University of Missouri | Drs. Aaron Stoker, PhD, Ferris Pfeiffer, PhD, and Jimi Cook, DVM, PhD, ACVS, |
| Rachel Weber, VM1, University of Missouri | Dr. Kevin Cummings, PhD |
| Scott Wood, VM1, University of Missouri | Drs. Bill Stich, PhD |
2012 MU VRSP Activities (See a video about our program)
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
2012 Tours, Trips and Social Events
| Date | Event | Speaker(s) / Leader(s) |
| 3/5/2012 | Foundations course began1 | Drs. Franklin, Baines and Rubin |
| 3/5/2012 | Mentor networking and social event | VRSP mentors and scholars |
| 5/4/2012 | Phi Zeta Research Day | MU VRSP scholars from 2011 program |
| 6/22/2012 | 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 |
| 6/24/2012 | VRSP reunion BBQ and welcome or out of state scholars, Kathleen Scott, Dan Montonye, Erinn Mackey and Brenda Kick | |
| 7/6/2012-7/9 2012 | 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 and float trip | Drs. Gary White, James Papin, William Brinkley and Stephen Johnson, Oklahoma University Health Science Center and Ft. Reno Science Park Baboon Facility |
| 8/2-8/5/12 | Merial-NIH Symposium and visit to Rocky Mountain National Park after the symposium | |
| 8/10/2012 | Research in Animal Pharmaceuticals presentation at Boerhinger Ingelheim in St. Josephs, MO | Drs. Rika Jolie, Anne Traas, James Hall, Bruce Somerville. Martin Tiemann. Troy Kaiser. And Nigel Swift, Boehringer Ingelheim |