Claire K
- Research Program Mentor
DVM candidate at Colorado State University
Expertise
Veterinary medicine, veterinary pathology, histopathology, veterinary epidemiology, OneHealth
Bio
My name is Claire and I am a veterinarian pursuing a residency in comparative pathology, which means I study the ways differences and similarities in how diseases affect both animals and humans. I also have a master's degree in public health, which helps me understand the epidemiology and other factors that can affect these diseases. I'm specifically interested in translational research and developing medications that can benefit both animal and human patients. Outside of work, I love spending time outside running, riding my bike, rock climbing, or camping! My favorite place to spend time outside is in the Rocky Mountains. I also love to cook and hang out with my three dogs (a black lab named Juniper, and two cattle dog mixes named Hoss and Olive).Project ideas
Comparative oncology: similarities in tumor biology between dogs and humans
This literature review will explore types of cancer that occur in both dogs and humans. By reviewing scientific articles and reliable online sources, the research will compare how these cancers develop and are treated in each species. This could also include treatments that can be translated between dogs and humans. The project will also focus on learning how to find and use scientific research on the internet. The findings can be summarized in a written paper.
Impact of climate change on companion animal parasite prevalence
Describe how warming temperatures affect ticks, fleas, and heartworm distribution, resulting in increased prevalence of related diseases in animals. This could be done at the state level or country level, using free, publicly available online resources—such as government health websites, veterinary organizations, and climate data sources. Through this project, learn how to use free, online public resources to write a research paper describing these changes.