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Animal Science

Dr. AbuGhazaleh has a PhD in dairy science from South Dakota State University. After completing his PhD, Dr. AbuGhazaleh worked as a research scientist in the Department of Animal Science at Clemson University, South Carolina.

Animal Science

Dr. Apgar received his graduate degrees from Virginia Tech in ‘91 and ’94 in swine nutrition. 

Animal Science

Dr. Gastal’s interests are focused on fundamental and applied studies in animal reproduction. In his studies, he uses the mare and cow as primary animal models and small ruminants. His research program's goals focus on advancing knowledge of mechanisms for improving reproductive efficiency, inducing contraception, and overcoming health-reproductive issues caused by obesity and aging in these animal species.

Animal Science

Dr. Graceli has a PhD in reproductive and metabolic endocrinology from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

The main focus of the Dr. Graceli study is to determine the environmental factors and nutritional factors that affect the metabolic and reproductive system. Specifically, the research in his laboratory is designed to address the following major questions: (1) Which genes and hormones regulate the normal development and function of the adipose tissue and ovary? (2) What are the effects of environmental toxicants on the development and function of the HPG axis? (3) What are the mechanisms that underlie the effects of reproductive toxicants on the HPG axis? (4) Are environmental exposures associated with metabolic and reproductive abnormalities in animal models?

Animal Science

Dr. Jones arrived at SIUC in 1999 after completing her doctoral training at Texas A and M University.

Animal Science

Dr. Perry is an award-winning scientist and author with more than a decade of research experience investigating working canine health and performance. She has been a canine search specialist for the Federal Emergency Management Agency for more than 20 years. She is a tenured professor and an invited speaker on working canine health and performance at both national and international conferences. Dr. Perry has served on the DoD Military Working Canine Research Forum Steering Committee, the US Joint Forces NORTHCOMM Canine Decontamination Working Group, the American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation Review panel and as a consultant for various law enforcement and emergency response agencies. Dr. Perry’s canine research program focuses on challenges faced by working dogs in operational conditions.

Animal Science

Stephanie left the family farm to pursue a career with horses.  She received her Master of Animal Science specializing in Equine Reproduction from SIU in 2000.  Prior to attending SIU, she was professionally employed in various aspects of the horse industry.