University of Missouri Veterinary Research Scholars Program

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2016 Veterinary Research Scholars

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Scholar Mentor
Geraline Arroyo, VM1, University of Missouri Drs. John Middleton, DVM, PhD, ACVIM and Pamela Adkins, DVM, MS, ACVIM
Jessica Becher, VM1, North Carolina State University Dr. Jim Amos-Landgraf, PhD
Rebecca Belter, pre-vet scholar, University of Missouri Drs. Tony Mann, DVM, MS, ACVS, ACVECC and John Middleton, DVM, PhD, ACVIM
Brianne Bishop, VM2, University of Missouri Drs. Scott Poock, DVM and David Patterson, PhD
Kaitlin Bishop, pre-vet scholar, University of Missouri Drs. Carol Reinero, DVM, PhD, ACVIM, Laura Nafe, DVM, MS, ACVIM and Hans Rindt, PhD
Jordan Burns, VM1, University of Missouri Drs. Tim Evans, DVM, PhD, ACT, ABVT, David Ledoux, PhD and Kim Dae Young, DVM, PhD, ACVP
Amanda Cox, VM1, University of Missouri Drs. Rajiv Mohan, PhD, Govindaraj Anumanthan, PhD and  Suneel Gupta, PhD
Kathryn Crombie, VM1, University of Missouri Drs. Leslie Lyons, PhD and Barbara Gandolfi, PhD
Elizabeth Daugherty, pre-vet scholar, University of Missouri Drs. Shuping Zhang, DVM, PhD, Kelly Strala, DVM and Bill  Stich, PhD
Madeleine Dionne, VM1, University of Missouri Drs. Craig Emter, PhD and Dylan Olver, PhD
Allie Ehrlich, VM2, University of Missouri Dr. Bimal Ray, PhD
Joseph Fasig, VM1, University of Missouri Drs. Sybill Amelon, PhD and Sarah Hooper, DVM
Renee Girens, VM2, University of Missouri Drs. Kim Selting, DVM, MS, ACVIM, ACVR, Charles Maitz, DVM, PhD and Jimmy Lattimer, DVM, MS, ACVR
Chris Henson, VM2, University of Missouri Drs. George Stewart, PhD and Hsin-Yeh Hsieh, PhD
Jennifer Howard, VM1, University of Missouri* Drs. Craig Franklin, DVM, PhD, ACLAM and Amanda Burling, DVM Amie Burling, DVM, ACVPM
Jamie Huff, VM1, University of Missouri Dr. Chris Baines, PhD
Zoe Koestel, VM1, University of Missouri Dr. Cheryl Rosenfeld, DVM, PhD, Robert Backus, DVM, PhD, ACVN and Charles Wiedmeyer, DVM, PhD, ACVP
Victoria Landreth, VM1, University of Missouri Drs. Joan Coates, DVM, MS, ACVIM and Teresa Lever, PhD
Lori Lind, VM1, University of Missouri* Drs. Nicole Nichols and Teresa Lever, PhD
Michael Mattia, VM1, University of Missouri Drs. George Stewart, PhD and Hsin-Yeh Hsieh, PhD
Delaney Patterson, VM1, University of Missouri Drs. Jimi Cook, DVM, PhD, ACVS and Aaron Stoker, PhD
Michael Schacher, VM1, University of Missouri Drs. Amy DeClue, DVM, PhD, ACVIM and Sandra Axiak-Bechtel, DVM, ACVIM
Rachael Schulte, VM1, University of Missouri Dr. Eileen Hasser, PhD
Tyler Senft, VM1, University of Missouri Drs. Robert Backus, DVM, PhD, ACVN and Lauren Young, DVM
Melissa Siegrist, VM1, University of Missouri Drs. Aaron Ericsson, DVM, PhD and Craig Franklin, DVM, PhD, ACLAM
Katie Slimack, VM1, University of Missouri Drs. Brian Vander Ley, DVM, PhD, ACVPM,
Carolyn Smith, VM1, University of Missouri Dr. Kevin Keegan, DVM, MS, ACVS, Pamela Adkins, DVM, MS, ACVIM and Dusty Nagy, DVM, PhD, ACVIM
Emily Soltis, VM1, University of Missouri Dr. Kevin Cummings, PhD
Juli Sorenson, VM1, University of Missouri Drs. Aaron Ericsson, DVM, PhD, Phillip Johnson, BVSc, MS, MRCVS, ACVIM and Craig Franklin, DVM, PhD, ACLAM
Emmi Stabler, VM2, University of Missouri Drs. Rebecca Johnson, PhD, RN, FAAN, FNAP and James Marzolf, MD, MPH
Olivia Stricklin, pre-vet scholar, University of Missouri Drs. Jimi Cook, DVM, PhD, ACVS, James Stannard, MD, Benjamin Raines, MD and Aaron Stoker, PhD
Tracy Swanson, VM1, University of Missouri Drs. Craig Emter, PhD and Dylan Olver, PhD
Cassandra Tang-Wing, VM1, St. George’s University Drs. Jeffrey Adamovicz, PhD and Alexander Franz, PhD
Mary Timonin, VM2, Western College Dr. Yuksel Agca, DVM, PhD and Cansu Agca, PhD
Jerrianne Whittmore, VM1, University of Missouri Drs. Phillip Johnson, BVSc, MS, MRCVS, ACVIM and Aaron Ericsson, DVM, PhD
Kristin Zabrecky, VM2, Ohio State University Dr. Elizabeth Bryda, PhD
Chelsea Zorn, VM1, University of Missouri Drs. Bill Stich, PhD and Sathaporn Jittapalapong, DVM, PhD
2016 Tours, Trips and Social Events
Date Event Speaker(s) / Leader(s)
3/14/2016 Foundations course began1 Drs. Franklin and Baines
4/18/2016 MU Life Sciences Week poster session While scholars awaited their elevator rides to practice their statements, they visited posters being presented at the annual MU Life Sciences Week
4/19/2016 Senior scholar and VRSP alumni networking and social event VRSP senior scholars and alumni
5/6/2016 CVM Research Day MU VRSP scholars from 2015 program
6/3/2016 Science Olympics Fun Day and welcome out of state scholars, Kristin Zabrecky, Rebecca Becher, Cassandra Tang-Wing and Mary Timonin – hosted by Senior Scholar Renee Girens and VRSP alum Carissa Cruz and Brendan Johnson
6/17/2016 Research in Animal Pharmaceuticals presentation and tour of Merial research Farm in Fulton, MO Drs. Laura Tambrallo, Fabiano Silva, Tom Malinski, Martin Liebstein and Joe Prullage, Merial
7/7-7/10/16 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, Roman Wolf, William Brinkley, and Gary White, Oklahoma University Health Science Center and Ft. Reno Science Park Baboon Facility
7/28-7/31/16 Merial-NIH Symposium
8/2/2016 Research in Animal Pharmaceuticals presentations and tours of Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica in St. Joseph, MO Hosted by Drs. Alicia Zimmerman, Kyle Malter and Peggy Thompson
8/10/2016 Networking with CVM residents/grad students and social event Drs. Aida Vientos-Plotts, Internal Medicine; Mark Harmon, Cardiology; Amy Zalcman, Radiology; Megan Sprinkle, Nutrition; Lynn Martin, Equine Medicine, Brian Schoemake, Food Animal Medicine; Shirley Chu, Oncology; Diana Hoffman, Clinical Pathology; Christy Sibigtroth, Neurology; and Megan Haney, Mitch Bellrichard, Willie Bidot, Jake Moskowitz and Mike Fink, Laboratory Animal Medicine – hosted by Kari Chesney, Lab Animal Medicine Resident, PhD candidate and VRSP alum

Foundations in Veterinary Research and Discovery course topics
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
Ethics in Research
Abstract Writing Workshop
Poster Design Workshop and Practice
Future Research Opportunities and Planning Discussion

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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