The College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences held its 9th Annual CVMBS Research Day on Feb. 16 at the Hilton Hotel. In addition to highlighting cutting edge research and innovative research approaches, the symposium provided an opportunity for local researchers and scientists to connect, enhancing collaborations and communication between basic and clinical researchers.
The keynote speaker was Dr. Richard Bowen and the Pfizer Award address was delivered by Dr. Doug Thamm. The College is consistently ranked first nationally in extramural research funding among colleges of veterinary medicine, and developed the annual research symposium as a way of showcasing excellence in student research that contributes to this success.
Students recognized for their outstanding work are:
First Place: Candace Mathiason, Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology (MIP)
Title: Bioassay of CWD prions in the saliva, blood, and excreta of deer
Second Place: Kevin Sokoloski, MIP
Title: Sequence elements within the 3’UTRs of alphaviruses repress deadenylation in vitro
First Place: Shayna Warner, MIP
Title: The acquisition and utilization of the plasminogen activating system by Francisella tularensis
Second Place: Jaclyn Scott, MIP
Title: Characterization of small RNAs produced during dengue virus infection of mosquito cells
First Place: Clara Goh, Department of Clinical Sciences
Title: In vitro biomechanical evaluation of semi-contoured, locking plate/rod versus anatomically-contoured, conventional plate/rod fixation in a canine femoral defect model
Second Place: Kendra Miller, Clinical Sciences
Title: Durability of disposable overboots under simulated field conditions
First Place: Kate Vickery, Clinical Sciences
Title: Ezrin expression in canine high-grade soft tissue sarcoma
Second Place: Lauren Kloer, Clinical Sciences
Title: Prevalence of Dirofilaria immitis in dogs and cats in an animal shelter in Larimer County, Colorado
