Graduate Research Trainees

Lindsey George Ph.D. in Progress 2007, M.S.	Ph.D. Student University of Wyoming Virginia Tech University
Yan Ma Ph.D. in Progress	Ph.D. Student (MCLS student) University of Wyoming
Liren Zhang Ph.D. in Progress	Ph.D. Student (MCLS student) University of Wyoming
Britney Burt M.S. in progress	M.S. Student University of Wyoming
Kimberly Vonnahme 2003, Ph.D. University of WY	Assistant Professor, Dept. of Animal and Range Sciences North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND
The impacts of placental size and vascularity on litter size in the pig.
Matthew Wilson 1999, Ph.D. 1996, M.S.	Assistant Professor, Division of Animal and Veterinary Sciences West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
The role of the conceptus in determining litter size.
A comparison of late preimplantation embryonic development in Chinese Meishan and Yorkshire pig breeds.
Nina Biensen 1998, Ph.D. 1994, M.S.	Working on the family farm, marketing Berkshire pork, and a Market News Reporter for the USDA. Iowa
The impacts of uterine type and fetal genotype on determining litter size in the pig.
Environmental influences on behavior, endocrine function, and performance of lactating sows.
Francisco Garcia 1996, Ph.D.	Scientist, Servicio de Investigacion Agraria Spain
Postpartum ovarian activity and response to progestagen treatment in rustic beef cows (Spanish Retinta) underfed to simulate their typical ranging conditions.
Melissa Rivera 1995, M.S.	Postdoctoral Researcher University of Pennsylvania
A comparison of preimplantation development of embryos from the Chinese Meishan and Yorkshire pig breeds.
Lane Christenson 1994, Ph.D. 1990, M.S.	Assistant Professor, Dept. of Molecular and Integrated Physiology Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS
Luteolysis in the pig: Studies into the mechanism of action of prostaglandin F₂α.
Insight in the mechanism(s) whereby feeding of Ponderosa pine needles induces a premature parturition in the beef cow.
Leslie Anderson 1992, M.S.	Associate Professor, Department of Animal Sciences University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
Investigations into the control of litter size in swine: comparison of prolific Chinese and American pigs.
Milan Shipka 1990, M.S.	Animal Scientist & Extension Livestock Specialist University of Alaska, Fairbanks, AL
Relationship of endogenous estrogen and progesterone to the onset of maternal behavior in the ewe.
Robert Harrison, Jr. 1989, Ph.D. 1985, M.S.	Reproductive Consultant, Nutrition Professionals Inc. Oshkosh, WI
Effects of genetic selection for milk production on energy status and reproductive efficiency of high- and average-producing diary cows.
Effects of energy status and metabolites in blood on reproductive performance of high-producing dairy cows.
Anthony Pusateri 1989, M.S.	Researcher, U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Fort Sam Houston, TX
Preimplantation embryonic development in swine.
Alan, Conley 1988, Ph.D. 1986, M.S.	Assistant Professor, Dept. Population, Health, and Reproduction University of California, Davis, CA
Aspects of luteal function in pigs and sheep.
Progesterone production by the bovine placentome.
Jeffrey, Sauer 1987, M.S.	Veterinarian North Dakota
Adrenergic control of blood flow through fetal and maternal components of the bovine placentome.
Elizabeth Guenther 1986, M.S.	Veterinarian Iowa
Steroid induced changes in physical properties of porcine uterine arteries during the estrous cycle and pregnancy.
Steven Stice 1985, M.S.	Professor, Dept. of Animal & Dairy Science University of Georgia, Athens, GA
Mechanism of action of steroid hormones in altering uterine blood flow in the pig.
Lawrence, Reynolds 1983, Ph.D.	Professor, Dept. of Animal/Range Sciences North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND
Role of coneptus-induces vasodilation in controlling utero-ovarian function of ewes, cows and sows.
Ronald Magness Ph.D., 1982	Professor, Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynecology University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
Steroid concentrations in uterine lymph: possible mediators of uterine and ovarian blood flow during the estrous cycle and early pregnancy in the pig.

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