Francisco Morales

Dr. Francisco Morales serves as an Assistant Professor of Equine Surgery within the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University. He commenced his faculty position on July 16, 2024, and contributes to the school's clinical and research missions in equine health.

His educational background includes:

• DVM from Alfonso X El Sabio University, Spain (2014)
• PhD candidate at Louisiana State University (ongoing)

Dr. Morales' research program centers on equine gastroenterology and surgery, with emphasis on gastric ulcer pathophysiology, lameness correlations, and pharmacological management. His work investigates the equine gastric microbiome in glandular disease and evaluates drug interventions like agmatine and omeprazole for ulcer treatment, aiming to optimize clinical outcomes through evidence-based approaches.

Analysis of his 2021-2022 publications reveals a cohesive research trajectory focused on translational equine clinical science. Key themes include drug interaction effects on ulcer development, microbiome dysbiosis in disease states, and objective lameness assessment – demonstrating methodological rigor through controlled clinical trials and microbiological analysis.

No scientific awards are documented in the available faculty profile.

As a newly appointed faculty member, Dr. Morales is establishing his mentorship program. While current advisees aren't listed, his active publication record and clinical role indicate capacity for supervising graduate students in equine surgery research. Prospective students should initiate contact regarding thesis projects aligned with his gastric health and pharmacological intervention expertise.

Dr. Morales operates within LSU's Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences infrastructure, collaborating with researchers like Frank M. Andrews on multi-investigator studies. His work leverages the school's equine hospital facilities for clinical data collection and patient-based research, though no dedicated laboratory name is specified.