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Martin Furr is a Professor in the Department of Physiological Sciences at Oklahoma State University's College of Veterinary Medicine since 2015, serving as Head of Department since August 2015 and Senior Assistant Dean for Professional Programs since August 2021. His scholarly work spans equine neurological diseases, metabolic syndrome, and veterinary medical education.
- DVM from Oklahoma State University (1986)
- PhD in Veterinary Medicine from University of Maryland, College Park (2000)
- MA in Health Professions Education from Michigan State University (2015)
- Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (1991-present)
His research focuses on Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM), neonatal intensive care, and equine metabolic syndrome, with emphasis on inflammatory biomarker discovery and veterinary medical education leadership. Recent work investigates hyperinsulinemia's role in laminitis and diagnostic optimization for neurological conditions.
Active in peer review for journals including Nature and Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, he also contributes to clinical outreach through programs like USDA REEU grants (2023-2027) and Royer Animal Health research (2015-2024). Funding portfolio includes studies on EPM diagnostics, metabolic syndrome, and laminitis pathogenesis.
Martin Furr's teaching includes clinical toxicology, neurophysiology, and neuromuscular disease, with extensive involvement in veterinary continuing education programs across the US and internationally. His work addresses critical gaps in equine medicine while shaping academic veterinary training through evidence-based educational methodologies.
