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2014 Veterinary Research Scholars

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Scholar Mentor
Kendall Annetti, VM1, University of Missouri Dr. Lane Clarke, DVM, PhD
Sara Bell, VM2, Iowa State University Drs. Aaron Ericsson, DVM, PhD and Craig Franklin, DVM, PhD, ACLAM
Travis Cline, VM1, University of Missouri Drs. John Middleton, DVM, PhD, ACVIM and Aaron Ericsson, DVM, PhD
Megan Cooper, VM1, University of Missouri Drs. Sybill Amelon, PhD and Charles Wiedmeyer, DVM, PhD, ACVP
Kyle Crowson, VM1, University of Missouri Dr. Catherine Hagan, DVM, PhD
Noelany Cruz Rivera, VM2, University of Missouri Dr. Craig Emter, PhD
Kari Deininger, VM1, University of Missouri* Dr. Chris Baines, PhD
Rebecca Donaldson, VM1, University of Missouri* Dr. Amy DeClue, DVM, PhD, ACVIM
Brittany Edwards, VM2, St. George University* Dr. Alexander Franz, PhD
Elizabeth Farnan, VM2, University of Missouri Drs. Jim Amos-Landgraf, PhD and Catherine Hagan, DVM, PhD
Jenelle Francis, VM1, University of Missouri* Dr. Susan Schommer, PhD
Jonalyn Gagliardi, VM1, University of Missouri Drs. Craig Franklin, DVM, PhD, ACLAM and Aaron Ericsson, DVM, PhD
Amber Graham, VM1, University of Missouri Drs. Carol Reinero, DVM, PhD, ACVIM and John Dodam. DVM, PhD, ACVAA
Nick Harrison, VM2, University of Missouri Drs. Harold Laughlin, PhD and Jim Amos-Landgraf, PhD
Katie James, VM1, University of Missouri Drs. Jimi Cook, DVM, PhD, ACVS, Aaron Stoker, PhD, Ferris Pfeiffer, PhD, and Kei Kuroki, DVM, PhD, ACVP
Brian Jochems, VM1, University of Missouri Dr. Nadine Lamberski, DVM, ACZM
Catherine Jones, VM1, University of Missouri Drs. Aaron Stoker, PhD, Chantelle Bozynski, DMV, ACVP, and Kei Kuroki, DVM, PhD, ACVP
Chris Kennedy, VM2, University of Missouri Drs. Kei Kuroki, DVM, PhD, ACVP, Aaron Stoker, PhD, and Jimi Cook, DVM, PhD, ACVS
Jessica Kitchell, VM1, University of Missouri Drs. Rajiv Mohan, PhD, Elizabeth Giuliano, DVM, MS, ACVO, Ajay Sharma, PhD, and Kei Kuroki, DVM, PhD, ACVP
Jenna Klug, VM2, Kansas State University Drs. Elizabeth Bryda, PhD and Catherine Hagan, DVM, PhD
Katie Lake, VM1, University of Missouri* Drs. Rebecca Johnson, PhD, RN, FAAN, FNAP, James Marzolf, MD and David Albright, PhD
Abigail LaRosa, VM1, University of Missouri Drs. Tony Mann, DVM, MS, ACVS, ACVECC and James Klovstad, DVM
Katie LaValle, VM1, University of Missouri* Dr. Charles Brown, PhD
Shelby Mancini, VM1, University of Missouri* Drs. Joan Coates, DVM, MS, ACVIM and Teresa Lever, PhD
Jessica Mautone, VM1, University of Missouri Drs. Jeffrey Byran, DVM, PhD, ACVIM and Senthil Kumar, PhD
Alexandra Meyer, VM1, University of Missouri Drs. Phillip Johnson, BVSc, MS, MRCVS, ACVIM and Aaron Ericsson, DVM, PhD
Keri Morgan, VM1, University of Missouri Drs. Rebecca Johnson, PhD, RN, FAAN, FNAP, James Marzolf, MD, and David Albright, PhD
Torie Neff, VM1, University of Missouri Drs. Aaron Ericsson, DVM, PhD and Craig Franklin, DVM, PhD, ACLAM
Shanna Nelson, VM2, University of Missouri* Drs. Phillip Johnson, BVSc, MS, MRCVS, ACVIM, Dai Y. Kim, DVM, PhD, ACVP, and Charles Wiedmeyer, DVM, PhD, ACVP
Robert Newman, VM1, University of Missouri* Dr. Stefan Sarafianos, PhD
Jeremiah Nichols, VM1, University of Missouri Dr. Kevin Keegan, DVM, MS, ACVS
Elizabeth Palmieri, VM1, University of Missouri Drs. Cheryl Heesch, PhD and Eileen Hasser, PhD
Alexa Personett, VM1, University of Missouri* Drs. Leslie Lyons, PhD, Barbara Gandolfi, PhD, and Jacqueline Pearce, DVM, MS, ACVO
Damian Peyton, VM1, University of Missouri Drs. Tim Evans, DVM, PhD, ACT, ABVT and Craig Emter, PhD
Rebecca Schehr, VM2, University of Missouri Dr. Charles Smith, PhD
Sam Sellers, VM1, University of Missouri Drs. Leslie Lyons, PhD, Barbara Gandolfi, PhD, Joan Coates, DVM, MS, Derek Fox, DVM, PhD, ACVS, Lisa Britt, DVM, MS, ACVR, and Kei Kuroki, DVM, PhD, ACVP
Sarah Shippy, VM1, University of Missouri* Drs. Yuksel Agca, DVM, PhD and Leslie Lyons, PhD
Heather Spain, VM1, University of Missouri Dr. Guoquang Zhang, PhD
Nicole Walljasper, VM1, University of Missouri Dr. John Middleton, DVM, PhD, ACVIM
Alexis Zallas, VM1, University of Missouri Drs. Ferris Pfeiffer, PhD, Aaron Stoker, PhD, and Jimi Cook, DVM, PhD, ACVS

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
Small group discussions of VRSP projects
Translational Research in Veterinary Medicine
Panel Session with Post-DVM Graduate Students and Residents
Poster Design

2014 Tours, Trips and Social Events

Date Event Speaker(s) / Leader(s)
3/3/2014 Foundations course began1 Drs. Franklin and Baines
3/10/2014 Mentor networking and social event VRSP mentors and scholars
5/6/2014 Bowling and Laser Tag social MU VRSP senior scholars
5/9/2014 Phi Zeta Research Day MU VRSP scholars from 2013 program
6/13/2014 VRSP reunion BBQ and welcome or out of state scholars, Sara Bell, Jenna Klug, and Brittany Edwards
6/20/2014 Research in Animal Pharmaceuticals presentation and tour of Merial research Farm in Fulton, MO Drs. Laura Tambrallo and Marlene Drag, Merial
7/10-7/13/14 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. Stan Kosanke and Roman Wolf, Oklahoma University Health Science Center and Ft. Reno Science Park Baboon Facility and Kacie Woodward, OSU VM4 and OSU VRSP alumnus
8/1-8/4/14 Merial-NIH Symposium and visit to Columbus zoo on return trip from symposium

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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