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

• 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

• 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

• UFAW Student Scholar:
  • Corrie Kerr (DVM2016)

    Project title: The Effects of Access to Shade on the Behavior of Replacement Heifers

    Mentor: Babak Faramarzi

• 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

• 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

Enquiries should be directed to CVM Research Office cvmresearch@westernu.edu, Ph: 909-469-5557.