Department Round Ups: Fall 2026
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Department of Veterinary Biosciences
Shan-Lu Liu named 2026 Distinguished University Professor
Shan-Lu Liu, MD, PhD, Elected Fellow, American Academy of Microbiology and professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine, has been named a 2026 Distinguished University Professor, the highest faculty honor at The Ohio State University.
A leading virologist, Liu has transformed understanding of how viruses interact with their hosts and how the immune system responds. His contributions have shaped research on virus-host interactions, innate antiviral immunity and viral pathogenesis. Those findings directly informed U.S. Food and Drug Administration decisions on COVID-19 vaccine formulations.
Grants and Publications
These are just a few highlights of the groundbreaking research and scholarly work happening in the Department of Veterinary Biosciences. These recent grants and publications showcase the department’s commitment to advancing animal and human health through innovation and collaboration.
Grants:
- Dr. Yasuko Rikihisa: R01 from NIAID, “Intracellular bacteria hijack ER-Golgi transport to facilitate infection.”
- Dr. Cody Warren: R01 from NIAID, “Mechanisms of simian arterivirus entry, immune evasion, and zoonotic potential.” Co-Investigator Kai Xu; Collaborator: Jianrong Li.
- Dr. Cody Warren: Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health, “Evaluation of single-dose Vaxxitek® HVT+IBD+H5 vaccine efficacy against HPAI H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b in fattening female turkeys.” PIs Andrew Bowman, Cody Warren, Eben Kenah.
- Dr. DS Kim: 2025 Lung Cancer Research Foundation Research Grant on Overcoming Resistance in Lung Cancer, “A novel targeted therapeutic strategy for KRAS inhibitor-resistant lung cancers.”
- Dr. Estelle Cormet-Boyaka: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, “Development of human lung model platforms for future gene therapy testing.” PIs: Estelle Cormet-Boyaka, Mark Peeples, Sue Reynolds.
Selected Publications:
(Out of more than 30 since June 2025)
A paper from the lab of Cody Warren, PhD, MPH, assistant professor in the Department of Veterinary Biosciences, was recently featured in Science magazine in an article examining a little-known flu virus affecting cattle worldwide and its potential risks to humans. The coverage highlights the growing relevance and impact of his research on emerging infectious diseases. The article underscores the global significance of this work and its implications for animal and human health.
Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences
Jenessa Winston named a Provost’s Midcareer Scholar: Scarlet and Gray Associate Professor
Jenessa Winston, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, associate professor in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, was selected for the next cohort of Provost’s Midcareer Scholars: Scarlet and Gray Associate Professors. The program supports tenure-track faculty who have recently been appointed to the rank of associate professor with tenure and who have demonstrated exceptional excellence in scholarship, teaching and service. A leader in translational gastroenterology and infectious disease, she spearheaded a groundbreaking collaboration with the U.S. Naval Medical Research Center to deliver personalized phage therapy for multidrug-resistant infections. Winston helped found the Comparative Hepatobiliary and Intestinal Research Program at Ohio State. She also contributed to curricular innovation, and her mentorship has guided students whose work has earned competitive national awards.
New faculty join small animal orthopedic surgery
Scott Rutherford, BVMS, CertSAS, DipECVS, FRCVS, is an assistant professor in small animal orthopedics in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences. He earned his Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery from the University of Glasgow and is a diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Surgery. He joined Ohio State after serving as a specialist orthopedic surgeon and founding director of a surgical referral hospital in the United Kingdom. His research focuses on improving surgical outcomes in dogs, including cranial cruciate ligament disease, humeral fractures and the use of machine learning to predict complications and outcomes.
Karen Perry, BVM&S, CertSAS, DECVS, MRCVS, MSc Vet Ed, is a professor of small-animal orthopedics in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences. She earned her veterinary degree from The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies in Edinburgh, where she also completed a residency in small-animal surgery. Perry then joined the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) in London as a lecturer in small-animal orthopedics, where she also earned a Master's degree in veterinary education and became a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Perry joined Ohio State from Michigan State University, where she was a tenured professor and the Pat Carrigan Professor of Feline Medicine. Her research focuses on feline orthopedics and traumatology, including limb deformity correction and patellar luxation.
Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine
Jeanette O’Quin honored with OVMA Distinguished Service Award
Jeanette O’Quin, DVM ’93, MPH ’11, DACVPM, DABVP, professor in the Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, received the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association’s Distinguished Service Award for her longstanding dedication to the profession during a surprise ceremony at the college. She has chaired the Shelter Medicine and Public Health Committees and remains an active leader in advancing veterinary medicine.
A sought-after speaker at the Midwest Veterinary Conference, O’Quin also helped create a comprehensive handbook and educational video series to guide veterinarians in complying with Ohio’s animal abuse reporting law. Attendees at the Midwest Veterinary Conference in February formally recognized her contributions to public health and animal welfare.
Andréia Arruda receives Ohio Pork Council Service Award
The Ohio Pork Council presented the 2026 Service Award to Andréia Arruda, DVM, MSc, PhD, associate professor in the
Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine. Arruda was recognized for her tireless service to producers, applied research in swine health, and leadership in disease preparedness and biosecurity efforts that directly benefit Ohio’s pork industry. She also serves on OPC’s Swine Health Committee and actively mentors the next generation of swine veterinarians and researchers.
Drs. Michelle Harcha (left) and Jeanette O’Quinn
Jeanette O’Quin honored with OVMA Distinguished Service Award
Jeanette O’Quin, DVM ’93, MPH ’11, DACVPM,
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DABVP, professor in the Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, received the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association’s Distinguished Service Award for her longstanding dedication to the profession during a surprise ceremony at the college. She
has chaired the Shelter Medicine and Public Health Committees and remains an active leader in advancing veterinary medicine. A sought-after
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