2019 Veterinary Research Scholars

Front Row (L to R): Samantha Butrico, MaRyka Smith, Lauren Miller, Kallie Woodruff, Sarah Krueger
Back Row (L to R): Alexandria Zabiegala, Tera Brandt, Zackery Bieberly, Jason Gregory, Ryan Swanson, Brandon Verkinderen

Scholar: Ally Fitzgerald: KSUCVM Class of 2021
Mentor: Butch KuKanich
Research Presentations:

Fitzgerald A, KuKanich B, KuKanich K, Cho P, Komp M. A Multi-dose Study Analyzing the Pharmacokinetics and Analgesic Properties of a Novel Oral Methadone Formulation. Poster presentation at the Boehringer Ingelheim NIH National Veterinary Scholars Symposium College Station, Texas August 2-4, 2018 (poster presented by AF)
Fitzgerald A, KuKanich B, KuKanich K, Rankin D, Upchurch D, Comroe A, Crauer B, Berke K, Klocke E, Gonzalez S, Mason D, Jensen G, Orchard R, Cho P, Komp M.Clinical Efficacy of an Oral Long-acting Analgesic with Human Abuse Deterrent in Perioperative Dogs. Poster presentation at the Phi Zeta Research Forum, Manhattan KS, Mar 2019. Tied for 3^rd place in poster competition.
Fitzgerald A, KuKanich B, KuKanich K, Rankin D, Upchurch D, Comroe A, Crauer B, Berke K, Klocke E, Gonzalez S, Mason, D, Jensen G, Orchard R, Cho P, Komp M. Clinical Efficacy of an Oral Long-Acting Analgesic with a Human Abuse Deterrent in Perioperative Dogs. Poster presentation at the Riley County Bugapalooza, Manhattan, KS April 1, 2019 Received 1^st place Public Health Poster Award.
Fitzgerald A, KuKanich B, KuKanich K, Rankin D, Upchurch D, Comroe A, Crauer B, Berke K, Klocke E, Gonzalez S, Mason, D, Jensen G, Orchard R, Cho P, Komp M. Clinical Efficacy of an Oral Long-Acting Analgesic with a Human Abuse Deterrent in Perioperative Dogs. Oral abstract presentation at the American Academy of Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics (AAVPT) Biennial Symposium, Overland Park, KS August 24, 2019.
Fitzgerald A, KuKanich B, KuKanich K, Cho P, Komp M. A Multi-dose Study Analyzing the Pharmacokinetics and Analgesic Properties of a Novel Oral Methadone Formulation. Oral abstract presentation at the American Academy of Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics (AAVPT) Biennial Symposium, Overland Park, KS August 24, 2019.
Fitzgerald A, KuKanich B, KuKanich K, Rankin D Upchurch D, Comroe A, Crauer RB, Berke K, Klocke E, Gonzalez S, Mason D, Orchard R, Jensen G, Cho P, Komp M. A Clinical Model of Perioperative Acute Pain in Dogs. Poster presentation at the Pain in Animals Workshop (PAWS). National Institutes of Health (NIH), Bethesda, MD. October, 2019.

Scholar: Keith Lewy: KSUCVM Class of 2021
Mentor: Natalia Cernicchiaro
VRSP Project: Antibiotic resistance in gut commensal bacteria in feedlot cattle treated for bovine respiratory disease
Research Presentations: National Veterinary Scholars Symposium, College Station, TX, August 2018

Program: American Society of Laboratory Animal Practitioners Fellowship
Sponsoring University: University of Missouri School of Veterinary Medicine
Project: The impact of various gut microbiota transfer methods on the development of colitis in response to dextran sulfate sodium
Research Presentations: National Veterinary Scholars Symposium, Worcester, MA, July 2019