معرفی
Karin Allenspach is a clinician-scientist and faculty member at the University of Georgia's College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM), Department of Pathology. With 20 years in academia, she holds a Dr.Med.Vet. and Ph.D., and has an H-index of 43 with 5,700 citations and 230 publications. Her work focuses on gastroenterology, oncology, and immunology in small animals, with specialization in organoid research.
Research Interests:
- Phenotypic/functional characterization of canine stem-cell-derived epithelial organoids
- Patient-derived tumor organoids (PDOs) for predicting cancer treatment responses in dogs and humans
- Development of drug-screening assays via organoid methods
Labs/Teams:
- SMART Comparative Medicine Laboratory (co-led with Dr. Jon Mochel)
- 3D Health Solutions, Inc. (startup commercializing organoid-based drug screening)
Her vision emphasizes reducing reliance on live animal models through in vitro innovations.
