University of Missouri Veterinary Research Scholars Program

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2013 Veterinary Research Scholars

Click on the participant’s names to view their national symposium posters

Scholar Mentor
Anna Anandan, VM1, University of Missouri Drs. Tim Evans, DVM, PhD, ACT, ABVT, Tom Reilly, PhD and Susan Schommer, PhD
Lisa Anderson, VM1, University of Missouri Drs. Joan Coates, DVM, MS, ACVIM and Teresa Lever, PhD
Kendall Annetti, Pre-vet scholar, University of Missouri Dr. Guoquang Zhang, PhD
Alina Banuelos, VM1, University of Missouri Dr. Carol Reinero, DVM, PhD, ACVIM
Kari Chesney, VM2, University of Missouri Drs. Craig Franklin, DVM, PhD, ACLAM and Aaron Ericsson, DVM, PhD
Alicia Finger, VM1, University of Missouri Dr. John Middleton, DVM, PhD, ACVIM
Celia Friedman Cowan, VM1, University of Missouri Drs. Amy DeClue, DVM, PhD, ACVIM and Sandra Axiak-Bechtel, DVM, ACVIM
Lauren Geiger, VM1, University of Missouri Dr. Patrick Pithua, BVetMed, MSc
Nikki Harmann, VM1, University of Missouri Dr. Rebecca Johnson, PhD, RN, FAAN
Nick Harrison, VM1, University of Missouri Dr. Harold Laughlin, PhD
Amanda Hoffman, VM1, University of Missouri Dr. Cheryl Heesch, PhD
Casandra Jacobs, VM1, University of Missouri Drs. Catherine Hagan, DVM, PhD and Jim Amos-Landgraf, PhD
Chris Kennedy, VM1, University of Missouri Drs. Kei Kuroki, DVM, PhD, ACVP, Aaron Stoker, PhD and Jimi Cook, DVM, PhD, ACVS
Nathaniel Kollias, VM2, University of Missouri Dr. George Steward, PhD
Ben Langsten, VM1, University of Missouri Dr. Stefan Sarafianos, PhD
Leanne Mathew, Pre-vet scholar, University of Missouri Drs. Aaron Stoker, PhD and Jimi Cook, DVM, PhD, ACVS
Lisa Mori, VM2, Western University Dr. Robert Backus, DVM, PhD, ACVN
Valentina Moshnikova, VM1, University of Missouri Drs. Rajiv Mohan, MSc, PhD and Elizabeth Giuliano, DVM, MS, ACVO
Justin Nash, VM1, University of Missouri Dr. Susan Schommer, PhD
Courtney Nelson, VM1, University of Missouri Dr. Tony Mann, DVM, MS, ACVS, ACVECC
Alyssa Scagnelli, VM2, University of Missouri Dr. Bimal Ray, PhD
Rebecca Schehr, VM1, University of Missouri Dr. Elizabeth Bryda, PhD
Liz Schroepfer, VM1, University of Missouri Drs. Phillip Johnson, BVSc, MS, MRCVS, ACVIM, Chuck Wiedmeyer, DVM, PhD, ACVP, Amy DeClue, DVM, PhD, ACVIM, Tim Evans, DVM, PhD, ACT, ABVT and Alex Bukoski, DVM, PhD, ACVAA
Chris Scudder, VM1, University of Missouri Dr. Chris Baines, PhD
Darcie Sidelinger, VM1, University of Missouri Dr. Charlie Brown, PhD
Lauren Silverman, VM2, Western University Drs. Catherine Hagan, DVM, PhD and Amy DeClue, DVM, PhD, ACVIM
Tess Smith, VM1, University of Missouri Dr. David Kline, PhD
Ava Song, VM1, University of Missouri Drs. Catherine Hagan, DVM, PhD
Marcella Springstead, VM1, University of Missouri Dr. Chris Lorson, PhD
Jon Tomkovitch, VM1, University of Missouri Drs. Phillip Johnson, BVSc, MS, MRCVS, ACVIM, Chuck Wiedmeyer, DVM, PhD, ACVP, Amy DeClue, DVM, PhD, ACVIM, Tim Evans, DVM, PhD, ACT, ABVT and Alex Bukoski, DVM, PhD, ACVAA
Alicia Tutino, VM1, University of Missouri Dr. Dawn Cornelison, PhD
Sarah Weiss, VM1, University of Missouri Drs. Joan Coates, DVM, MS, ACVIM and Teresa Lever, PhD
Mindy Wolfe, VM1, University of Missouri Dr. Chuck Wiedmeyer, DVM, PhD, ACVP,. Phillip Johnson, BVSc, MS, MRCVS, ACVIM, Amy DeClue, DVM, PhD, ACVIM, Tim Evans, DVM, PhD, ACT, ABVT and Alex Bukoski, DVM, PhD, ACVAA
Rowena Woode, VM1, University of Missouri Dr. Sandra Axiak-Bechtel, DVM, ACVIM
Jaclyn Zangre, VM1, University of Missouri Dr. Rebecca Johnson, PhD, RN, FAAN
Pam Zgoda, VM1, University of Missouri Dr. Craig Emter, PhD

Foundations in Veterinary Research and Discovery course topics
Speed Networking with Mentors
Experimental Design
Animal Facility Tours
Literature Search Strategies
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
Retrospective vs. Prospective Clinical Studies
Research Careers in Public Health and Bioterrorism / Large and Small Animal Issues
Poster Design

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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