Research at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
In 2006, research assumed a more dynamic role in the mission of Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM). The location of RUSVM on the island of St. Kitts and in the Eastern Caribbean region was a major factor in identifying three research themes: public health and epidemiology, including zoonotic infectious and parasitic diseases; conservation medicine and environmental health; and novel teaching methodologies.
RUSVM researchers address critical issues in public health, epidemiology, marine, and wildlife conservation through a variety of experimental approaches and techniques ranging from basic molecular diagnostics to applied research on the island’s livestock industry and wildlife. The overall goal of RUSVM’s research program is to support solutions to problems of particular importance to St. Kitts and the region. The program is designed to provide opportunities that expose our veterinary students to research and contribute to their education.
To support these areas of research, faculty and staff have been hired. Biographies of all faculty can be viewed at the following link (Faculty). Facilities were expanded to include more than 4,000 square feet of laboratory space housing state-of-the-art equipment for surveillance and diagnostics, and pathology and histopathology.
The school’s research activities are supported by a variety of financial sources. To date, more than 35 research projects have been funded through extramural and intramural grants, and some of these can viewed at the following link (Research Projects). All the projects support student involvement in research-assistant positions and for credits in Special Topics in Research Electives (examples of student participation include: WHO Geneva and Morris Animal Foundation (MAF).
Since 2006, the RUSVM Research Program has published more than 70 original peer review research articles and more than 50 presentations of original research have been given at scientific meetings. Research faculty collaborate with academic and non-academic organizations in many countries across the globe (List,Map). The scope of the school’s research themes are broadened by these relationships with premier biomedical centers and research organizations.
For additional information, contact Dr. Rosina (Tammi) Krecek, associate dean for research.
Email: tkrecek@rossvet.edu.kn.
