Western University College of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Research Student Scholars

2013 Summer Veterinary Scholars
- The Merial Student Scholars:
- Ainjil Bills (DVM2015)
Project title: Establish a necessary diagnostic database of thryoroid hormonse levels for the male giant panda
Mentor: David Kersey
- Erik Johnson (DVM2015)
Project title: Generation of Feline induced Pluripotent Stem Cells for Novel Therapies and disease Study, Sepcifically Feline Hypertrophy Cardiomyopathy
Mentor: Jijun Hao
- Lindsey Jett (DVM2016)
Project title: Molecular prevalence of vector-borne disease in free-roaming cats from Louisiana
Mentor: Pedro Diniz
- Sooah Kang (DVM2015)
Project title: Conversion of mouse skin fibroblast cells into induced pluripotent cells
Mentor: Yiling Hong
- Ainjil Bills (DVM2015)
- Morris Animal Foundation Student Scholar:
- Natalie Nguyen (DVM2015)
Project title: Lead toxicity, acquired from spent lead ammunition, still remains the most significant cause of high mortality rate in California condors
Mentor: Miguel Saggese
- Natalie Nguyen (DVM2015)
- Western University Student Summer Research Program funded by the Office of the Vice President for Research – Student scholars:
- Allisson Marsh (DVM2015)
Project title: Prevalence of Zoonotic Bartonella spp. in Sick Dogs in the Inland Empire
Mentor: Pedro Diniz
- China Corum (DVM2015)
Project title: Localized Thermography of the Equine Carpus: Radiographic View Comparison, Carpal Flexion, and Shielding of Background Limbs
Mentor: Joseph Bertone
- Danielle Demel (DVM2016)
Project title: Pattern of innervations and communication of the coffin joint and navicular bursa in the equine forelimb
Mentor: Babak Faramarzi
- Jonathan Ho (DVM2016)
Project title: Anatomy of the gecko Rhacodactylus leachianus leachianus (Reptilia: Gekkonidae) a comprehensive histological study of organs
Mentor: Wael Khamas
- Kevin Barber (DVM2016)
Project title: Prevalence Study of Infectious Diseases in Suburban farms in Southern California
Mentor: Malika Kachani ; James Reynolds
- Rose Tu (DVM2016)
Project title: Using Episomal Vectors to Generate Canine Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells
Mentor: Jijun Hao
- Susan Mowatt (DVM2015)
Project title: Feline Behaviors: Hyperthyroidism Pre and Post Treatment
Mentor: Victoria Voith
- Andrew McGee (DVM2016)
Project title: Development Of A Saliva-Based Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay For Canine Parvovirus Antibodies
Mentor: Peggy Barr
- Audrey Keebaugh (DVM2015)
Project title: Influence of dog size and handler on pressure mat
Mentor: Dominique Griffon
- Devin Cunningham (DVM2015)
Project title: Evaluation of an equation to predict the status of the Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease (CCLD) in Labrador Retrievers
Mentor: Dominique Griffon
- Gregory Simonek (DVM2015)
Project title: Neutralization of Canine Parvo 2c: The comparison of previously infected dogs to vaccinated dogs
Mentor: Peggy Barr
- Allisson Marsh (DVM2015)
- UFAW Student Scholar:
- Corrie Kerr (DVM2016)
Project title: The Effects of Access to Shade on the Behavior of Replacement Heifers
Mentor: Babak Faramarzi
- Corrie Kerr (DVM2016)
- American Human Association Student Scholars:
- Desiree Santoso (DVM2015)
Project title: Improving the Transition from Shelter to Household through the A.D.O.P.T Initiative
Mentor: Jose Peralta
- Mailie Fanning (DVM2015)
Project title: Ultrastructure and histology of the equine digital cushion and caudal heel
Mentor: Babak Faramarzi
- Susan Mowatt (DVM2015)
Project title: Feasibility Study to Determine Viability of a Foster Program for Senior Citizens to Share Shelter Dogs
Mentor: Beth Boynton
- Desiree Santoso (DVM2015)
- Pomona College SURP Student Scholar:
- Mitsuko Alexandra Yabe
Project title: “Snow leopard genomics” project (viability of the Snow Leopard Functional Genomics Initiative (SLFGI) and whether or not it is an effective program)
Mentor: Peggy Barr
- Mitsuko Alexandra Yabe
Enquiries should be directed to CVM Research Office cvmresearch@westernu.edu, Ph: 909-469-5557.