2021 National Veterinary Scholars Symposium Contents Welcome ................................................................................................ 1 Program Schedule ................................................................................ 2 Speaker Biographies ............................................................................. 4 Award Winners ..................................................................................... 6 Abstracts Listed by Area of Research ................................................ 8 Symposium Participants by College of Veterinary Medicine ..........36 Complete Abstracts (listed alphabetically) ......................................51 Welcome Welcome to the 2021 National Veterinary Summer Scholars Symposium, hosted by Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine! Even though you are joining us for this year’s symposium virtually and won’t be able to tour the nation’s first public veterinary college, I know our programming committee has put together an excellent and challenging series of sessions, keynotes and other activities for you. The NVSSS has long been the premier annual scientific gathering where veterinary students like yourself can showcase the many research accomplishments you have achieved this summer. The symposium will once again highlight the many different ways veterinary scientists advance basic and applied research to support global animal and human health. The essence of research is to inform action. For all of us that are involved in research, our ultimate hope is that our find- ings leads to actions that positively impacts society, no matter how small or large. Without action, there is really know purpose for research. I challenge to think about your research findings from this summer and how they someday will inform actions that make a difference. I hope your summer scholars experience was engaging and challenging. I know you join me in anticipating and learning from the research each of you conducted. Enjoy the symposium! Dan Grooms DVM, PhD Dr. Steven G. Juelsgaard Dean of Veterinary Medicine Boehringer Ingelheim is delighted to continue our long-standing support of veterinary research by sponsoring this National Veterinary Scholars Symposium that will enable veterinary students and young researchers to share the results of their summer research, and we especially welcome this year’s Boehringer Ingelheim Veterinary Scholars. Now more than ever we realize the importance of developing and nurturing scientists with the skills and training to fulfill our needs for comparative animal research, animal and human food safety, and drug development if we are to continue to advance biomedical research. Eric Haaksma, Head of Animal Health Global Innovation, Boehringer Ingelheim The AAVMC is proud to partner with Iowa State University on the presentation of the 2021 National Veterinary Scholars Symposium. Scientific explorations and advancements in the body of knowledge are more important than ever before as we face the impending disease and food security threats of the future, and veterinary medicine must play a role at the heart of that effort. This program encourages our students to gain experience, develop their skills and consider careers in this vital area of our profession. It also celebrates and illuminates the success of the important work they have accom- plished. The AAVMC is honored to be a part of it.” Andy MacCabe, CEO, American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges 2021 National Veterinary Scholars Symposium • 1 2021 NVSS Program Schedule Wednesday, August 4 TIME Moderator: Yuko Sato, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACPV (Eastern Daylight Time) Assistant Professor at Iowa State University 11.30 AM – 11.40 AM Welcome Videos Dean Dan Grooms at Iowa State University and Boehringer Ingelheim 11.45 AM – 12.45 PM Poster Session 1 1.00 PM – 2.00 PM Keynote: Kathryn Marie Jones, DVM, PhD Associate Professor at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston TX “Addressing the Global Burden of Chagas Disease” 02.15 PM – 2.45 PM Boehringer Ingelheim Networking Session Leaning into Opportunities for Personal Development and Building your Network 3:00 PM – 4.00 PM Poster Session 2 4:15 PM – 4.45 PM Meet the Experts I – Breakout Sessions Career advice from veterinarians who work in: . • Academia . • Government . • Industry 2 • 2021 National Veterinary Scholars Symposium Thursday, August 5 TIME Debora Brito Goulart, BVetMed, MSc (Eastern Daylight Time) PhD student at Iowa State University 11.30 AM – 11.40 AM Welcome Videos Boehringer Ingelheim and the College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University 11.45 AM – 12.45 PM Poster Session 3 1.00 PM – 2.00 PM Keynote: Jim Roth, DVM, MS, PhD, Diplomate ACVM Distinguished Professor at Iowa State University, Ames IA “Infectious Disease Control through Research, Policy Development, and Education” 02.15 PM – 2.45 PM Awards Presentation AVMA Excellence in Research Awards and Boehringer Ingelheim Veterinary Research Awards for Graduate Veterinarians and Veterinary Students 3:00 PM – 4.00 PM Poster Session 4 4:15 PM – 4.45 PM Meet the Experts II – Breakout Sessions Which degree should I get? Career advice from: • DVM/PhD Researchers • DVM/MSc Researchers • DVM Clinician Research Scientists without an Advanced Research Degree Friday, August 6 TIME Moderator: Olufemi Fasina, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVP (Eastern Daylight Time) Assistant Professor at Iowa State University 11.30 AM – 11.40 AM Final Remarks and Boehringer Ingelheim Video Presentation 11.45 AM – 12.45 PM Poster Session 5 1.00 PM – 2.00 PM Keynote: Liara Gonzalez, DVM, PhD, DAVS Associate Professor at North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC “Intestinal Regenerative Medicine: Targeting Key Stem Cells to Enhance Intestinal Viability” 02.15 PM – 2.45 PM Meet the Experts III – Breakout Sessions Career advice from veterinarians with research programs that focus on: • Companion Animals . • Equines . • Production Animals 3:00 PM – 4.00 PM Poster Session 6 4:15 PM – 4.45 PM Meet the Experts IV – Breakout Sessions Career advice from veterinarians with research programs that focus on: • Pathogens and Vaccine Development . • Veterinary Epidemiology . • Diagnostic Pathology 2021 National Veterinary Scholars Symposium • 3 Keynote Speakers Kathryn M. Jones, DVM, PhD Associate Professor Baylor College of Medicine Presentation title & date: Addressing the Global Burden of Chagas Disease Wednesday, August 4 from 1.00 – 2.00pm EDT Bio: Kathryn Jones is an Associate Professor in the Departments of Pediatrics, Section of Tropical Medicine, and Molecular Virology and Microbiology at Baylor College of Medicine. She is also the Director of the Pre-Clinical Testing Unit at the Texas Children’s Hospital Cen- ter for Vaccine Development, and the Technical Lead for the Chagas Vaccine Initiative. Dr. Jones received both her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and PhD from Michigan State University. Dr. Jones’ current research projects focus on understanding mechanisms of inflamma- tion and fibrosis caused by Trypanosoma cruzi, the parasite responsi- ble for Chagas disease, and developing novel immunotherapies. Jim Roth, DVM, PhD Distinguished Professor Iowa State University Presentation title & date: Infectious disease control through research, policy development, and education Thursday, August 5 from 1.00 – 2.00pm EDT Bio: Jim Roth is a Distinguished Professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University and a member of the National Academy of Medicine. He received the DVM and PhD (immunology) degrees from ISU. He is the Director of the Center for Food Securi- ty and Public Health and the Institute for International Cooperation in Animal Biologics. Dr. Roth’s primary area of research expertise is immunity to infectious diseases of food producing animals. He has testified before Congressional committees on biosecurity preparedness, on efforts to address bioterrorism and agroterrorism, and on the need for vaccines for foreign animal diseases. Dr. Roth served on the National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity from 2005 to 2014. 4 • 2021 National Veterinary Scholars Symposium Liara M. Gonzalez, DVM, PhD Associate Professor NC State University Presentation Title and date: Intestinal Regenerative Medicine: Targeting Key Stem Cells to Enhance Intestinal Viability Friday, August 6, 1:00 – 2:00 EDT Bio: Dr. Liara Gonzalez is an Associate Professor of Gastroenterology and Equine Surgery at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC. She received her veterinary degree from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2006, completed a large animal surgery residency at NC State Veterinary Hospital and became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgery in 2011. She remained at NC State and defended her doctoral thesis in 2014. Dr. Gonzalez’ clinical and research focus is on intestinal disease, with a particular interest in identifying improved means to determine tissue viability following severe intestinal injury as well as studying the role of intestinal stem cells in modulating mucosal barrier repair following isch- emic damage. Dr. Gonzalez hopes to apply her knowledge and expertise in advanced laboratory techniques to help solve clinically significant problems and further elucidate therapeutic targets that will ultimately improve patient survival. 2021 National Veterinary Scholars Symposium • 5 Award Winners AVMA Excellence in Research Award Recipients 2021 The AVMA is proud to recognize veterinarians and scientists for their outstanding contributions