Emma Adam

Emma Adam is an Associate Professor at the University of Kentucky's Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and Director of Graduate Studies in Veterinary Science. With a veterinary degree from the Royal Veterinary College (University of London, 1993) and a PhD in Regenerative Medicine (University of Kentucky, 2016), her career spans four countries with expertise in equine internal medicine, surgery, and RNA-sequencing.

• Key Roles:
  • Interim Director of Graduate Studies
  • Member of Gluck Equine Research Center
  • Collaborator in Musculoskeletal Science Group

Her research focuses on equine athlete health, including:

• Musculoskeletal adaptation using mRNA biomarkers
• Antibiotic-gut microbiome interactions
• Maternal antibody transfer in foals
• Intra-articular therapy safety
• Equine rotavirus A vaccination

Recent grant collaborations include:

• Hong Kong Jockey Club (2024-2026): mRNA expression monitoring
• Grayson Jockey Club (2024-2026): Polyacrylamide joint therapy
• Agricultural Research Service (2021-2026): Hemp agronomy
• Private Gift (2020-present): Nocardioform placentitis

Outreach and Education: Actively connects the University with equine industry stakeholders through research dissemination and undergraduate mentoring in biotechnology courses.