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Research

Collaborative Research at LMU-CVM

Collaboration is at the core of the LMU-CVM research mission. By partnering with other LMU colleges and leading research institutions, we create opportunities for faculty and students to work across disciplines, share expertise, and address complex questions that advance both animal and human health. These partnerships provide access to specialized facilities, unique patient populations, and diverse scientific perspectives, enriching educational experience and driving impactful research outcomes.

Examples of Collaborative Projects

Interdisciplinary Studies within LMU: LMU-CVM actively engages in interdisciplinary research with other colleges across the university, fostering collaboration that benefits both students and faculty.

Veterinary–Dental Medicine Collaboration: In partnership with the LMU-College of Dental Medicine (CDM), LMU-CVM researchers evaluated the effectiveness of Electric Pulp Testing (EPT) in diagnosing dental pain and pulp vitality in dogs. Veterinary and dental faculty and students worked side by side on patient handling, data collection, and analysis. The project is complete and will be presented at the CDM Research Day in October and the CVM Research Day in Spring 2026, with additional plans for a national conference presentation and submission to a peer-reviewed journal.

Equine Gut Health Study: A second CDM collaboration focuses on assessing the impact of a novel prebiotic on equine gut health. This project combines veterinary clinical expertise with biomedical research approaches, actively involving faculty and students from both colleges. It is on track for upcoming presentations and peer-reviewed publications.

Biomechanics of Copepods: In partnership with LMU’s DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (DCOM), LMU-CVM students are investigating the biomechanics of copepods, integrating veterinary and osteopathic expertise to explore key aspects of aquatic biology.

Partnership with the University of Kentucky’s Gluck Equine Research Center: LMU-CVM and the Gluck Equine Research Center collaborate on multiple projects, engaging veterinary students in high-impact research. Current studies include:

  • Investigations into antimicrobial-resistant Salmonella at the animal–human–environment interface
  • H5N1 surveillance in agricultural animals across the Cumberland Gap Region
  • Development of the first isoform-resolved catalog of transcriptional changes in the equine chorioallantois during pregnancy and placentitis

These initiatives provide students with world-class research training and the opportunity to contribute to significant scientific outputs, including posters, conference presentations, and peer-reviewed publications.