Faculty Research Interests by Organ System and Disease

Bone and Tissue Repair and Regeneration
Faculty Dept. Research Interest
Dr. Carl Kirker-Head CS Osteochondral defect repair or substitution; bone morphogenetic proteins; collagen, PLGA, and silk matrices; stem cell therapy; animal models of orthopedic
Dr. Randy Boudrieau CS Bone morphogenic proteins to stimulate bone healing, fracture fixation methods, treatment of hip dysplasia and cruciate ligament diseases
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Oncology and Cancer Research and Clinical Trials
Faculty Dept. Research Interest
Dr. Chieko Azuma CS Tumor imaging and targeted drug therapy in canine lymphoma; genetic basis of canine hemangiosarcoma
Dr. Sue Cotter CS Evaluation of MPD-01 in dogs with lymphoma
Dr. Lisa Barber CS Naturally occurring models of human cancers (lymphoma and osteosarcoma)
Dr. Dominik Faissler CS Treatment of brain tumors
Dr. Kristine Burgess CS Improved diagnostic capabilities and therapeutic options for treatment; evaluation of the use of novel chemotherapeutics and immunotherapies in various malignancies
Dr. Olivier Taeymans CS Cross-sectional imaging of canine thyroid neoplasia; contrast-enhanced ultrasonography of abdominal neoplasia in the dog
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Cardiovascular Diseases and Nutrition
Faculty Dept. Research Interest
Dr. John Rush CS Etiology of canine acquired valvular diseases and surgical interventions; genetic testing in cats with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy; Quality or quantity of life in dogs with cardiovascular disease
Dr. John Rush, Dr. Elizabeth Rozanski CS Tissue plasminogen activator in cats with ATE; NT-BNP in dogs with DCM, CVD and shortness of breath
Dr. John Rush, Dr. Lisa Freeman CS Morphometrics in cats with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Dr. John Rush, Dr. Suzanne Cunningham CS Evaluation of Statins in dogs with CHF and CVM
Dr. Lisa Freeman CS Role of nutrition in etiology and treatment of CV diseases
Dr. John Berg CS Surgical interventions in CV diseases
Dr. Ray Kudej CS Role of nitric oxide in the regulation of coronary blood flow
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Respiratory Diseases
Faculty Dept. Research Interest
Dr. Andrew Hoffman CS Tissue engineering approaches to lung disease; use of stem cells to regenerate lung tissue
Dr. Melissa Mazan CS Inflammatory airway diseases/cachexia
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Neurology and Behavior
Faculty Dept. Research Interest
Dr. Dominik Faissler CS Nutritional modulation of epileptic seizures
Dr. Nicholas Dodman CS Pharmacological management of obsessive/compulsive behavior disorders
Dr. Philip March CS CSF flow and brain lesions using MRI
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Renal Diseases
Faculty Dept. Research Interest
Dr. Linda Ross CS Assessment of renal function, and treatment of renal diseases
Dr. Mary Labato CS Diagnosis and treatment of various kidney diseases
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Emergency and Critical Care
Faculty Dept. Research Interest
Dr. Scott Shaw CS Inflammatory mediators and coagulation in dogs with severe sepsis
Dr. Elizabeth Rozanski CS Prognostic indicators in emergency medicine