Phi Zeta

April 24 & 25, 2025

Phi Zeta Annual Research & Celebration

The College of Veterinary Medicine's annual research spotlight included many poster presentations from our students, staff and faculty, a fascinating keynote presentation from guest speaker Dr. Mary Robinson, and the Top Dog and Best in Show oral competitions. CVM is, as always, committed to supporting our scientists in their various missions to understand and alleviate animal ailments.

Poster presenters at Phi Zeta 2025

Top Dog Awards

fIRST PLACE AWARDED TO

Emily Erdman

For her research into the Regional Differences in Thermal Quantitative Sensory Testing in Bearded Dragons (Pogona vitticeps)

Second place awarded to

Roman Mirra

For his research into Human Over-the-Counter Urine Test Detects Kratom Alkaloids and Metabolites in Canine Urine

Best in Show Awards

First place awarded to

Qaim Mehdi

For his research Elucidating the Maternal Transfer Potential of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Sharks from Florida Coastal Waters

second place awarded to

Samuel Devine

For his research into  In Vitro Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Activity of Retinaldehyde Against Clinical Isolates of Staphylococcus Pseudintermedius and Malassezia Pachydermatis

third place awarded to

Ana Beatriz Montevecchio Bernardino

For her research into the Welfare Implications of Mastitis: Strategies to Mitigate Sickness Behavior

Phi Zeta Student Awards

plaque + $700

Excellence in Clinical Research- Won by ANA MONTEVECCHIO

This award is given in recognition of excellent scholarship of a CVM graduate student either nearing completion or having completed a MS or PhD degree within the past year that involves a research topic having significant clinical relevance.

plaque + $700

Excellence in Basic Research- Won by NIMRA KHALID

This award is given in recognition of excellent scholarship of a CVM graduate student either nearing completion or having completed a MS or PhD degree within the past year that involves a research topic in basic science.

plaque + $700

Excellence in Master’s Studies- Won by ANNELLIE MILLER

This award is given in recognition of excellent scholarship of a CVM graduate student either nearing completion or having completed a MS degree within the past year.

plaque + $700

Excellence in Doctoral Studies- Won by ELIZABETH BRAMMER-ROBBINS

This award is given in recognition of excellent scholarship of a CVM graduate student either nearing completion or having completed a PhD degree within the past year.

Plaque + $1,000

Charles F. Simpson Memorial Scholarship- Won by ALEXANDRA BURNE

The award’s recipient should be in an area identified with Dr. Charlie Simpson- animal pathology, with special emphasis on hematoprotozoan/cardiovascular related diseases or hypertension, but other areas of research will be considered. Current and recently graduated (within 1 year) PhD and MS students are eligible.

Phi Zeta Faculty Awards

Plaque + $500

FVMA Clinical Investigator Award- Won by DR. ALINE RODRIGUES HOFFMAN

This award is given in recognition of outstanding contributions of an established investigator to the advancement of knowledge in an area of clinical veterinary medicine.

Plaque + $1,000

Zoetis Veterinary Research Excellence Award- Won by DR. KLIBS GALVAO

This award is given in recognition of outstanding contributions of an established investigator to the advancement of knowledge in an area of veterinary biomedical research.

Plaque + $1,000

C. E. Cornelius Young Investigator Award- Won by DR. ELIZABETH MAXWELL

This award is given in recognition of the contributions of a young faculty member to the advancement of knowledge in an area of biomedical research; established to honor our founding Dean.

IFAS

As part of both the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and the Academic Health Center, Veterinary Medicine is dedicated to advancing animal, human and environmental health through teaching, research, extension and patient care.

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