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Don Colborn is a Professor of Biology at Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU), where he has served on the faculty since 2003 after previously teaching at Missouri Baptist University. An HLGU alumnus with deep institutional ties, he holds a Ph.D. in Animal Science from Louisiana State University and maintains active membership in the Human Anatomy & Physiology Society.
His educational background includes:
- Post-doctoral Fellowship, West Virginia University, 1994
- Ph.D., Louisiana State University, 1990
- M.S., University of Missouri, 1987
- B.S., University of Missouri, 1985
- A.S., Hannibal-LaGrange College, 1983
Dr. Colborn's research centers on equine endocrinology and reproductive physiology, with emphasis on hormonal regulation in mares and stallions. His work investigates stress responses, exercise physiology, and pharmacological interventions affecting reproductive cycles, leveraging both in vivo and in vitro methodologies.
Analysis of his 1990-1993 publications reveals consistent focus on equine neuroendocrinology, particularly cortisol-prolactin interactions during stress/exercise and immunological factors in early pregnancy. This body of work established foundational insights into seasonal breeding challenges and hormone modulation in equines.
His teaching excellence has been formally recognized through:
- Excellence in Teaching Award, Missouri Baptist University, 2003
- Emerson Teaching Award, 2002
While Dr. Colborn emphasizes one-on-one student mentorship for career preparation, specific graduate advisees and research grants are not documented in available records. His laboratory infrastructure and collaborative research teams remain unspecified in current documentation.
