Amanda Adams

Amanda Adams is an Associate Professor at the Gluck Equine Research Center, University of Kentucky, and an Adjunct Faculty at Lincoln Memorial University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Her research focuses on equine immunology and endocrinology, particularly aging, obesity, metabolic disorders, and stress. She leads a globally recognized research program using a unique herd of aged and insulin-dysregulated horses to study aging-related health challenges.

Education:

• BS in Biology, Stephens College (2003)
• PhD in Veterinary Science (Equine Immunology), University of Kentucky (2008)
• Postdoctoral Fellowship in Immunology/Endocrinology at the Gluck Center

Research Interests:

• Aging-related immune and endocrine dysfunction
• Metabolic disorders (e.g., equine metabolic syndrome, laminitis)
• Impact of stress and environmental factors on equine health
• Cannabinoid therapy in senior horses

Awards & Recognition:

• Mars Equestrian™ Fellow (specializing in senior horse care)

Grants & Projects:

• Funded by AQHA, USDA-ARS, Boehringer Ingelheim, Zoetis, and others
• Current projects include improving senior horse health, hemp agronomy for animal agriculture, and sirolimus effects on insulin dynamics

Labs & Resources: Maintains a specialized herd of aged and insulin-dysregulated horses at the Gluck Center for research and applied studies.