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Mentor Areas

Dr. Hopster's research interests include tissue microperfusion and oxygenation, especially gastrointestinal; clinical analgesia; and pulmonary function, especially ventilation, during and after anesthesia.

Description:

Does pre- or post- conditioning using dexmedetomidine change the outcome on small intestinal ischemia and reperfusion-induced injury in horses? 

How can we improve pain management and welfare in our clinical patients?

What can we do to improve oxygenation and ventilation of compromised patients during and immediately after general anesthesia?

Let's find out together!

Preferred Qualifications

Students interested in pursuing a career in veterinary medicine or science.

Details:

Preferred Student Year

First-year, Second-Year, Junior, Senior

Academic Term

Spring, Summer, Fall

I prefer to have students start during the above term(s).

Volunteer

Yes

Yes indicates that faculty are open to volunteers.

Paid

Yes

Yes indicates that faculty are open to paying students they engage in their research, regardless of their work-study eligibility.

Work Study

Yes

Yes indicates that faculty are open to hiring work-study-eligible students.