Courses

VBmS 302 & 303 - Cytology, Histology and Microscopic Anatomy of Domestic Animals I and II (5 hrs) Drs. Frappier-Course Director, Rubin, and Welshons
Detailed study of the structure and function of the cell, basic tissues (epithelium, connective tissue, muscle, nervous tissue) and several organ systems (cardiovascular, lymphatic, integument, digestive, visual, auditory) of domestic mammals and birds. Prerequisites: graduate standing, background in biological sciences, instructor's consent.

Detailed study of the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas, urinary system, respiratory system, endocrine glands, female reproductive system, placenta, male reproductive system, and integument (hoof and claw) of domestic mammals and birds. Prerequisites: 302 and instructor's consent.

VBmS 333 - Veterinary Cell Biology (3 hrs) - Dr. Hale-Course Director, Bowles, Price, and Welshons
Course material stresses cell biology as related to animal health and medical issues. Prerequisite: Biochemistry or permission of course director.

VBmS 405 - Membrane Structure and Function (3 hrs) - Dr. Hale-Course Director, Bowles, Gillis, Price, Rubin, and Welshons
The structure and function of biological membranes is examined from a biochemical perspective. Topics include membrane proteins, transport, membrane biogenesis, and analytical techniques. Prerequisites: Biochemistry 272 (or equivalent) or instructor's consent.

Graduate Students

Dan Nonneman MS UMC, VBmS Committee 1988 to 1989
Monica Montano PhD UMC, Biol Sci Co-Advisor 1989 to 1991
Patricia Farrar PhD UMC, Vet Path Committee 1989 to 1991
Kim Simerl Swisher MS UMC, Anim Sci Committee 1990
Ivis Forrester PhD UMC, Nutrition Committee 1990
Doug West MS UMC, VBmS Committee 1990
Aaron Goff MS UMC, VBmS Committee 1990 to 1991
Wen-Hui Yeh PhD UMC, Biochem Committee 1990 to 1991
Tom Shannon PhD UMC, VBmS Committee 1990 to 1993
Rebecca Keller PhD UMC, VBmS Committee 1990 to 1996
Edward M. Curran PhD UMC, VBmS Advisor 1990 to 1998
Charles Fraga MS UMC, VBmS Committee 1991 to 1993
Melody Stallings-Mann PhD UMC, Anim Sci Committee 1991 to 1994
Carrie Waters PhD UMC, VBmS Committee 1994 to 1997
Brian Morin PhD UMC, Physiol Committee 1995 to 1999
Stacey Wilson PhD UMC, Anim Sci Committee 1995 to 1997
Michelle Garcia MS UMC, Anim Sci Committee 1996 to 1997
Douglas Laux MS UMC, Biochem Committee 1997
Brian Phillips MS UMC, Biochem Committee 1997 to ...
Kembra Howdeshell PhD UMC, Biol Sci Committee 1997 to ...
Rachel Ruhlen PhD UMC, Biol Sci Committee 1998 to ...
Olga Bolden PhD UMC, Anim Sci Committee 1998 to ...
Xiaohui Yuan PhD UMC, Biochem Committee 1999 to ...
Kailiang Jai PhD UMC, Biochem Committee 1999 to 2000
Pete Ansell PhD UMC, Biochem Committee 2000 to ...

Postdoctoral Fellows, Residents, Interns

Julia A. Taylor Ph.D. Univ. Keele (UK) Advisor 9-90 to 5-95
Catherine A. Richter Ph.D. Univ. Missouri Co-Advisor 9-00 to ...