University of Missouri Veterinary Research Scholars Program

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2012 Veterinary Research Scholars

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

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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