Surgery
Greg Anderson, Associate Clinical Professor Michael G. Conzemius, Professor Dr. Conzemius received his D.V.M. from Iowa State University in 1990. He earned a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering in 2000 from Iowa State University. Dr. Conzemius received the Pfizer Award for Research Excellence in 2002. He holds several patents, including two for a canine total elbow implant. Gary Goldstein, Associate Clinical Professor - Dentistry Betty Kramek, Clinical Professor Elizabeth LaFond, Assistant Clinical Professor Roberto Novo, Associate Clinical Professor G. Elizabeth Pluhar, Associate Professor Dr. Pluhar received her D.V.M. from Oregon State University in 1989. She earned a master of science degree in molecular biology from Northern Illinois University. In 1999, she earned a Ph.D. in veterinary sciences/comparative orthopaedics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her research interests include improving total joint longevity, development of bone graft substitutes, the study of osteoclasts and bone graft incorporation, and the investigation of novel gene and immunotherapies for brain tumors. Vicki Wilke, Assistant Professor Dr. Wilke received her D.V.M. from the University of Wisconsin. In 2004, Dr. Wilke became a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. In 2006, she earned a Ph.D. in animal breeding and genetics. Her primary research interests include canine cranial cruciate ligament disease, genetic predisposition and inheritance of canine orthopedic disease, and gene expression differences in thyroid cancer. Residents Diana Allevato Brian Martin Chas McBrien Duane Robinson Dr. Robinson earned a D.V.M. with distinction from Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph in 2000. He is currently a Ph.D. candidate and small animal surgery resident at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Robinson’s research interests include evaluating the role of bacterial biofilms in implant-associated infections and, in particular, orthopaedic devices. Nathan Rose Katja Wucherer
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