Elizabeth Acutt

Elizabeth Acutt is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Large Animal Diagnostic Imaging at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) since May 2023. She earned her BVSc from the University of Bristol (UK), an MS from Colorado State University (2022), and became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Radiology – Equine Diagnostic Imaging (ACVR-EDI) in 2022.

Research Focus:

• Multimodality musculoskeletal imaging
• Advanced imaging modalities for equine orthopedics and sports medicine
• Comparative imaging in equine athletes
• Diagnostic imaging protocol optimization

Publications (2018–2025) highlight her work in equine diagnostic imaging, tendinopathy, surgical techniques, and biomechanical studies, with recent 2025 articles on MRI applications and radiographic laminitis diagnostics. Her research spans musculoskeletal disorders, imaging innovations, and cross-species comparative analysis.

Awards & Fellowships:

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Radiology – Equine Diagnostic Imaging (2022)
• Senior Fellow in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging at Colorado State University

Dr. Acutt has contributed to clinical studies involving CT contrast methods (2023), endoscopic urology (2022), and chronic lameness effects (2022). Her work bridges diagnostic imaging with practical equine healthcare advancements.