Alissa St. Blanc

Dr. Alissa St. Blanc serves as Assistant Professor of Small Animal Surgery within the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at Louisiana State University's School of Veterinary Medicine, where she integrates clinical practice with surgical innovation research.

Her academic foundation includes a BS (2013), DVM (2016), and MS (2022), all earned at Louisiana State University. She achieved board certification as a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (Small Animal).

Dr. St. Blanc's research pioneers advancements in minimally-invasive techniques across thoracic surgery, soft tissue reconstruction, fracture management, and regenerative therapies. Her work targets practical improvements in surgical instrumentation and outcomes for canine and feline patients through rigorous validation studies and clinical application.

Recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on surgical device innovation and diagnostic pathology, with her 2021 lung lobectomy study establishing new validation protocols for stapling devices in veterinary thoracic surgery.

Her scientific recognition includes:

• 2019 Phi Zeta Research Emphasis Day Poster Presentation (3rd place)
• 2016 American College of Veterinary Surgeons Proficiency Award

Dr. St. Blanc maintains active research through her 2019 VCS CORP grant funding, while mentoring veterinary students in surgical techniques. Her clinical practice directly informs her research agenda, creating a translational pipeline from bench to bedside in small animal surgical care.

Though no dedicated lab name is specified, her work operates within LSU's Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences infrastructure, utilizing university surgical facilities and collaborative clinical resources.