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Kathryn Graves serves as Associate Professor and Director of Genetic Testing within the Department of Veterinary Science at the University of Kentucky's Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. Based at the Gluck Equine Research Center, her work bridges equine and canine genetics with direct clinical applications.
Her research focuses on equine genetic disorders including epidermolysis bullosa in American Saddlebreds and ACAN dwarfism, alongside canine hereditary cataracts in Boston Terriers. Using advanced genomic techniques like whole genome sequencing and qPCR assay development, her laboratory identifies causative mutations and develops diagnostic tools for breeders and veterinarians.
Recent publications reveal strong trends in molecular diagnostic development (2022 qPCR assay for equine arteritis virus carriers) and population genomics (2013 studies on modern horse diversity). Her work consistently connects basic genetic discoveries to practical veterinary applications, particularly in equine reproductive health and inherited disorders.
As Principal Investigator on three AKC Canine Health Foundation grants (2002-2022), she has led significant projects on Boston Terrier cataracts and canine genetic markers. Her research program demonstrates sustained funding success with longitudinal focus on hereditary disease mechanisms.
Dr. Graves' laboratory operates within the Gluck Equine Research Center's Genetic Testing Lab, providing specialized diagnostic services while advancing fundamental understanding of genetic disorders in performance horses and companion animals. Her collaborative approach is evident in multi-institutional publications involving veterinary diagnostic laboratories and equine research centers globally.
