Karine Portier

Karine Portier serves as a Teacher-researcher at Vetagro Sup within the Veterinary Campus, holding an academic appointment in the Pet Clinic, Leisure and Sport teaching department while conducting research through the CRNL – Lyon Neuroscience Research Center. She actively utilizes technical resources at the Veterinary University Hospital's equine clinic (Clinéquine) for clinical applications.

Her research specializes in veterinary anesthesiology with strong interdisciplinary connections to neuroscience, particularly in pain management protocols for equine and small animal patients. Dr. Portier's work bridges clinical practice and neuroscientific research through her dual affiliation with the veterinary hospital and Lyon Neuroscience Research Center, focusing on translational applications of anesthesia techniques.

As Head of UE Anesthesiology and Head of Residence for the European College of Veterinary Anaesthesiology and Analgesia (ECVAA), she directs specialized training programs while advancing clinical standards in veterinary anesthesia. Her operational framework integrates the Veterinary University Hospital's equine facilities with broader neuroscience research infrastructure to address species-specific anesthetic challenges.