Emily Truckenbrod, DVM, PhD

Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences
Emily Truckenbrod

Contact

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)

PhD, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, Saint Paul, Minnesota (Comparative & Molecular Biosciences)

BS, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa (Biology major & English minor)

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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