Veterinary Graduate Student Association

Mission

  • To foster an environment which encourages excellence in graduate research, scientific ethics, and exchange of ideas
  • To increase communication and promote fellowship among College of Veterinary Medicine graduate students and faculty
  • To provide graduate students with a forum in which to present academic and professional opportunities or concerns to the Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies at the College of Veterinary Medicine

2023 General Body Meeting Schedule

January 12th  (12-1 PM)

February 10th (12-1 PM) – Banfield A

March 2nd (12-1 PM)

April 7th (12-1 PM)

Location: https://campusmap.ufl.edu/#/index/0221

Officers

  • President: Elizabeth Brammer-Robbins (Liz)
  • Vice President: Lopamudra Kher (Lopa)
  • Secretary: Kimbery Trolinger-Meadows
  • Treasurer: An-Chi Cheng
  • Social Chair: Chaitanya Gottapu (Chai)
  • Webmaster: Neelawala Gedara Roshen Niyomal Neelawala (Roshen)
Elizabeth Brammer-Robbins
Department: Department of Physiological Sciences

Elizabeth Brammer-Robbins MS

PhD Student
Lopa Kher
Department: VM-RESEARCH / GRADUATE

Lopa Kher DVM, MS

PhD Candidate/ Dermatology Resident
An-Chi Cheng
Department: Large Animal Clinical Sciences

An-Chi Cheng MS

PhD Candidate
Phone: (352) 214-0578
Kimberly D Trolinger-Meadows
Department: Large Animal Clinical Sciences

Kimberly D Trolinger-Meadows DVM, CERP, CVA, CVMMP

PhD Student
Chaitanya Gottapu
Department: VM-RESEARCH / GRADUATE

Chaitanya Gottapu

PhD Student
Phone: (352) 870-8289
Neelawala Gedara Roshen N Neelawala
Department: VM-RESEARCH / GRADUATE

Neelawala Gedara Roshen N Neelawala

PhD Student
Phone: (352) 888-9063

Events Timeline

Spring Social TBA

Spring Fundraiser TBA

March 9th 2023 4:30pm -7:00pm : View from the Top (Professionals who were previously graduate students present and discuss their career paths.)

April 14, 2023: Phi Zeta Research Day – Best in Show (CVM graduate students present their work in a research presentation competition.)

May 4th at the General Body Meeting 2023-2024 VGSA Elections

Resources


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If you have a question or concern involving current graduate students, email us at ufcvmvgsa@gmail.com

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