Britta Leise

Dr. Britta Leise serves as Associate Professor of Equine Surgery and Associate Dean for Staff and Faculty Advancement at the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, where she has been faculty since October 2015. A Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (Large Animal), she integrates clinical expertise with academic leadership in advancing veterinary education and research.

Her academic credentials include:

• PhD, The Ohio State University (2010)
• DVM, Louisiana State University (2002)
• MS, Louisiana State University (1997)
• BS, Virginia Tech (1995)

Dr. Leise's research program centers on equine inflammatory conditions, with specialized focus on laminitis pathogenesis, sepsis, osteoarthritis, and wound healing. She pioneers applications of regenerative medicine—particularly mesenchymal stem cell therapies—to modulate inflammatory responses in horses. Her clinical expertise spans equine surgery and lameness, with emphasis on hoof disorders and gastrointestinal conditions.

Analysis of her 13 publications (2015-2023) reveals consistent output in high-impact veterinary journals, with increasing focus on molecular mechanisms of laminitis and translational applications of regenerative therapies. Recent work (2023) explores histological comparisons of lamellar tissue, stress responses in laminitis, and pharmacological cytotoxicity.

Her professional recognition includes:

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons (Large Animal)

Dr. Leise has secured over $40,000 in research funding since 2015 from sources including LSU internal programs, the Charles V. Cusimano Equine Health Studies Program, and the American College of Veterinary Surgeons Foundation. She mentors veterinary students and residents in surgical skills and clinically relevant topics across musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, and respiratory systems.

Her research group operates within the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, conducting studies on inflammatory pathways and therapeutic interventions without a formally named laboratory entity.