Emily Truckenbrod, DVM, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences
Contact
Email
Office Phone
Office Address
235D AS/VM Bldg.
1988 Fitch Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55108
United States
Titles
Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences
Education
DVM, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York
PhD, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, Saint Paul, Minnesota (Comparative & Molecular Biosciences)
BS, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa (Biology major & English minor)
Biography
Summary
Dr. Truckenbrod is dedicated to providing an engaging and effective learning environment for preclinical veterinary students. She utilizes evidence-based educational practices and integrates her clinical experience as a companion animal veterinarian into her teaching. Her research interests include immunoregulation and comparative immunology.
Expertise
Teaching interests include veterinary immunology, anatomy, physiology, and clinical problem-solving.
Awards & recognition
NIH T32 Comparative Medicine and Pathology Fellow
Research
Research summary/interests
- Immune tolerance
- Translational immunotherapy strategies
- Effective pedagogical techniques
Teaching
Academic interests and focus
Helping veterinary students develop problem-solving and lifelong learning skills in addition to a strong knowledge base.
Teaching areas
DVM curriculum
Courses
- CVM 6900: Microscopic Anatomy I
- CVM 6903: Anatomy I (Carnivore Anatomy)
- CVM 6908: Anatomy II (Ungulate Anatomy)
- CVM 6911: Veterinary Immunology
- CVM 6936: Microscopic Anatomy II
- VPM 4131: Immunology