Dr. Timothy Fan
Meet the Scientist Dr. Timothy Fan has dedicated his career to advancing cancer research that improves the lives of dogs and the people who love them. A professor of veterinary clinical medicine at the University of Illinois Cancer Center, Dr. Fan is a leader in canine comparative oncology, helping uncover new treatment strategies that benefit […]
Cracking Canine Genetics with Dr. Friedenberg
About Dr. Friedenberg Dr. Steven Friedenberg’s career reflects a lifelong passion for scientific discovery and the genetics of canine disease. Originally a chemistry major with early laboratory experience, his interest in research deepened in veterinary school at Cornell University, where he joined the lab of Dr. Rory Todhunter—an orthopedic surgeon and geneticist known for groundbreaking […]
Seeing the Future with Dr. Sara Thomasy’s Eye Research
About Dr. Thomasy Dr. Sara Thomasy is a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist and professor dedicated to improving the vision and eye health of dogs through compassionate, evidence-based research. Her scientific curiosity is often inspired by her patients—particularly those whose conditions present few treatment options. One such patient, a Boston Terrier named Judy with corneal endothelial dystrophy […]
Keeping Hearts Beating with Dr. Darcy Adin
About Dr. Adin Dr. Darcy Adin is a passionate veterinary cardiologist whose mission is to help dogs with heart disease live longer, healthier lives. As both a clinician and researcher, she believes that advancing patient care means not only offering state-of-the-art treatment but also conducting meaningful clinical research that directly benefits her patients. Since her […]
Charting Brain Connections with Dr. Muñana
About Dr. Munana Dr. Karen R. Muñana is a Professor of Neurology at North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine, where she divides her time between clinical practice, teaching, and research. Her passion for scientific discovery began during her neurology residency and master’s program at Colorado State University, where she completed her first research […]
Dr. Mölsä’s Mission to Make Surgery Smarter
About Dr. Mölsä Dr. Sari Helena Mölsä is a veterinary surgeon whose clinical passion lies in advancing surgical care for dogs through evidence-based medicine. Over the past decade, her work has primarily focused on soft tissue surgery, particularly conditions affecting the reproductive system. Through her extensive hands-on experience, Dr. Mölsä has identified key knowledge gaps […]
Decoding Pancreatitis with Dr. Kuzi
Research Approach Dr. Kuzi’s latest project, supported by the American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation (AKC CHF), investigates the complex role of fatty acids and gut bacteria in canine pancreatitis — a painful and potentially life-threatening condition common in dogs. Pancreatitis occurs when digestive enzymes begin damaging the pancreas, leading to inflammation, tissue destruction, and […]