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| Professor Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Department of Animal Sciences Office 003 - Bartlett Hall Tel: 848-932-9390 Fax: 732-932-6996 mckeever@aesop.rutgers.edu Current Curriculum Vitae http://www.escrutgers.com |
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Research
On a basic level, my research has focused on comparative exercise and cardiovascular physiology with a particular interest in baroreceptor function and renal and neuroendocrine control of blood pressure, blood volume, and fluid and electrolyte balance. On an applied level, my research has focused on the effects of ergogenic (performance-enhancing) practices on the physiological responses of the equine athlete. Research in the lab is focused on basic physiology of the equine athlete . Our mission is not to cure sick horses, but rather to enhance our understanding of the equine athlete and the physiology of prevent problems before they occur. There are many similarities between horses and humans and we are also using the horse as a model to study the effects of aging on a variety of physiological systems. Ultimately our goal is to provide information for horse owners around the world and to find new ways to make happier, healthier, horses.
Experience
Title |
Location |
Year |
| Professor | Animal Sciences, Rutgers University | 2009 |
| Associate Director for Research | Equine Science Center, Rutgers University | 2002 |
| Associate Professor | Animal Sciences, Rutgers University | 1995 |
| Assistant Professor and Co-Director of the Equine Exercise Physiology Program | Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Ohio State University | 1989 |
| Assistant Professor | School of Health Physical Education and Recreation, The Ohio State University | 1989 |
| Instructor (Non-Tenure Track) | School of Health Physical Education and Recreation, The Ohio State University | 1988 |
| Instructor (Non-Tenure Track) and Co-Director of the Equine Exercise Physiology Program | Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Ohio State University | 1987 |
| National Research Council Resident Research Associate | Cardiovascular Research Lab, NASA-Ames Research Ctr | 1986 |
| NASA Post-Doctoral Research Associate | Cardiovascular Research Lab, NASA-Ames Research Ctr | 1985 |
| Staff Research Assistant | University of Arizona | 1985 |
| Graduate Research Associate | University of Arizona | 1983 |
| Manager | Equine Research Center, University of Arizona | 1981 |
| Assistant Manager | Post Time Thoroughbred Ranch | 1981 |
| Graduate Research Assist. | Animal Sciences, California State University Fresno | 1980 |
Education
Degree |
Location |
Year |
| Postdoc | NASA-Ames Research Center | |
| Ph.D. | University of Arizona | 1984 |
| M.S. | Fresno State University | 1981 |
| B.S. | California State Polytechnic University Pomona | 1979 |
Current Graduate Students
| James Baldasari | MS Student (part-time) |
| Nettie Liburt | PhD Student |
Former Graduate Students
| Sara Malone | MS, 2008 | CYFC/4-H Educator | Michigan State University Extension, Cheboygan County |
Mary Elizabeth Gordon |
PhD, 2005 |
Director of Equine Nutrition Research |
Land-o-lakes, Purina Mills LLC |
Helio C. Manso, Filho, DVM |
PhD, 2005 |
Associate Professor |
Department of Animal Sciences |
Charles Kearns |
PhD, 2005 |
Scientific Director |
Medscape |
Kenneth Hinchcliff, DVM, PhD |
PhD, 1990 |
Professor and Dean |
University of Melbourne School of Veterinary Medicine |
Jennifer Streltsova |
MS, 2005 |
Technician |
Merck |
Cindy L. Betros |
MS, 2005 |
Executive Assistant to the President |
The Hambletonian Society |
Nettie Liburt |
MS, 2005 |
Owner |
Liburt Equine Nutritional Consulting, Long Island, NY |
Sunny Geiser, VMD |
MS, 2003 |
Field Veterinarian and Avian Influenza Coordinator |
New Jersey Department of Agriculture |
Jacqueline Agans |
MS, 1998 |
Technician |
Schering-Plough |
Elizabeth McNally |
MS, 1993 |
Technician |
Case Western Reserve University |
Clara Fenger, DVM, PhD |
MS, 1992 |
Veterinarian |
Private Practice |
Jody Cooley, DC |
MS, 1991 |
Chiropractor |
Private Practice |
Courses
| 11:067:401 | Topics in Equine Science |
| 11:067:402/508 | Equine Exercise Physiology |
| 11:067:493/494 | Research in Animal Science |
| 11:554:497 | Honors Tutorial |
| 16:067:701 | Graduate Research in Animal Science |
Representative Publications