Student Research Symposium Oct 2011
Students who were engaged in research in the College of Veterinary
Medicine in 2011 presented a poster session on October 27 detailing their
work. Over 70 posters were presented of which 52 were considered for our
inaugural poster competition.
The poster contest was divided into an advanced category for students who
have been working on their projects for >2 years, and a second category for
starting graduate students, DVM students and undergraduate students who are
participating in research within the College of Veterinary Medicine The
Student Research Symposium is sponsored by
Pfizer Animal Health.
A major purpose of this event is to recognize (and learn from) the efforts
of students and trainees–veterinary students, undergraduate students,
graduate students, and residents/interns – who contribute to the research
mission of the college and profession.
Category 1 poster awardees
1. Lisa Vrooman from SMB. Lisa’s advisor is Dr. Patricia Hunt and the poster
was entitled, “Exposure to exogenous estrogen during testis development
permanently alters meiosis in the adult mouse.”
2. Brandon Roberts from VCAPP. Brandon’s advisor is Dr. Suzanne Appleyard
and the poster was entitled, “5-HT3 agonists active catecholamine neurons in
the solitary tract nucleus of the brainstem.”
3. Lauren Eberhart from VMP. Lauren’s advisor is Dr. Douglas Call and the
poster was entitled, “Proximity-dependent inhabitation in Escherichia coli
is mediated through the activity of a novel microcin.”
Category 2 poster awardees
1. Jennifer Duprau from VCS. Jennifer’s advisor is Dr. Dale Moore and her
poster was entitled, Effects of hutch elevation on heat reduction and air
circulation.”
2. Petronella Hove from the Allen School and VMP. Petronella’s advisor is
Dr. Troy Bankhead and the poster was entitled, “Role of the Arp lipoprotein
in the pathogenesis of B. burgdorfeir during murine infection.”
3. Lindsay Madden from VCAPP. Lindsay’s advisor is Dr. Ruth Newberry and the
poster was entitled, “Participation in 4-H clubs is associated with
self-esteem and positive attitude towards companion animals.
Click on image for a larger view of Awardees
Lisa Vrooman
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Petronella Hove
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Brandon Roberts
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Lindsay Madden
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