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Kathryn Meurs is the Randall B. Terry Jr. Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine at North Carolina State University. A Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Cardiology), she holds a Ph.D. in Genetics from Texas A&M University and completed her DVM at the University of Wisconsin–Madison followed by a cardiology residency at Texas A&M. Her research focuses on the genetics of cardiovascular diseases in animals, particularly familial cardiomyopathy.
Dr. Meurs’ recent publications highlight her expertise in feline and canine cardiomyopathy, genetic mutation analysis, and cross-species disease modeling. Her work spans genetic research, clinical pharmacology, and veterinary education challenges, with a strong emphasis on spontaneous animal disease models for human conditions.
She contributes to initiatives like the NC State Veterinary Medicine newsletter, early-career educator workshops, and innovative cancer care programs. While her scientific awards include board certification in veterinary cardiology, the text does not mention specific grants or student advising details.
