Maggie McClendon

Maggie McClendon is a Researcher and Lab Manager at the Gluck Equine Research Center, part of the University of Kentucky's Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from Iowa State University (2016) and a Master of Science in Agriculture from Murray State University (2022). Her career includes roles as a lab technician at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, specializing in hematology and cytology, before joining the University of Kentucky in 2021.

Her research focuses on equine health, integrating clinical diagnostics with veterinary science. She manages laboratory operations at the Gluck Center, contributing to studies in genetics, infectious diseases, and musculoskeletal health. Her expertise bridges practical lab analysis and equine health research.

No scientific awards are explicitly noted, though her professional trajectory highlights dedication to advancing equine medicine. She oversees lab teams and collaborates on projects within the Gluck Center’s multidisciplinary environment. In her personal time, she maintains a farm and rides her Quarter Horse, Penelope.