An evening poster session, a first-ever graduate student “Best in Show” competition and the traditional key faculty and graduate student research award presentation all were part of this year’s Phi Zeta Research Symposium, held March 26-27 at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine.
This annual event allows the college to showcase its very best research and most promising young scholars as well as to highlight faculty career achievement.
“While we recognize the excellent work for which these individuals are being noted, we must also recognize that research is carried out by a team of co-workers,” said Dr. Ammon Peck, associate dean for research and graduate studies, in a collegewide e-mail noting all of the winners. “For all those who participate in research projects being carried out in the college, whether recognized this year or not, you should also take great pride in your efforts that are making the college’s research programs such a success. So, thank you, and take pride in a job well done.”
Dr. Ammon Peck with Dr. Stephen Jones, recipient of the CVM Excellence in the MS Program award.
Dr. Ammon Peck with Dr. Galaxia Cortes-Hinojosa, recipient of the CVM Excellence in the PhD Program award.
Dr. Ammon Peck with Dr. Ashley Barratclough, recipient of the CVM Excellence in a Clinical Science Program award.
Dr. Ammon Peck with Dr. Johanny Perez-Baez, recipient of the CVM Excellence in a Basic Science Program award.
Dr. Ammon Peck with Dr. Shannon Roff, recipient of the C.F. Simpson Memorial Scholarship Award.
Dr. Ammon Peck with Dr. Klibs Galvao, recipient of the C.E. Cornelius Young Investigator Award
Dr. Ammon Peck with Dr. Brad Case, recipient of the Florida Veterinary Medical Association’s Clinical Investigator Award.
Dr. Ammon Peck with Dr. Rosanna Marcella, recipient of the Zoetis Animal Health Award for Research Excellence.
Graduate student Best in Show candidates included David Drier, Dr. Ashley Barratclough, Dr. Amanda Ardente and Andy Nelson.
Guest presenter Jason Ferrante, a recent Ph.D. recipient, holds Best in Show trophy, which would soon be given to the winner of the four top graduate student presenters.
Graduate student Best in Show presenters included, from left to right, Dr. Amanda Ardente, Dr. Ashley Barratclough, Andy Nelson and David Drier.
Dr. Manjunatha Nanjappa, a postdoctoral researcher in the department of physiological sciences, stands with a poster depicting a research project he is involved in relating to reproductive dysfunction in male mice.
Dr. Amy Stone talks to fourth-year student Geoff Landau about a presentation they collaborated on relating to wellness plans as a preventive care education tool for veterinary students.
