Resume

• 2014

  Jana

  Caldwell

  Morehead State University

  Blinn College

  Texas A&M University

  Dynasplint Systems

  Inc.

  Brenham

  Texas

  \tInstructed and advised incoming freshman and sophomores on topics emphasizing the chemical basis of life

  structure and function of cells

  energy transformations

  and molecular biology and genetics.\n\tInstructed students on the principles of structure and function of the human body. The areas of study include structure and function of cells

  histology

  the physiological and anatomical aspects of support and movement systems and the nervous system.

  Part-time Faculty Cell Biology

  Blinn College

  Lexington

  KY

  Research and development.\n Developed new applications for equine Dynasplints®.\n\tAssessed equine patients and developed individualized protocols for Dynasplint® applications. Supervised treatment management.\n\tTrained and managed product representatives in other territories.\n\tWorked closely with veterinarians and horse owners/breeders globally to improve the health \n and quality of life for equines by utilizing innovative splint applications. Primary markets\n included Lexington

  KY and Ocala

  FL. \nPresented product information and cases studies to vet schools and equine hospitals.\nCompiled data and statistics each year for growth analysis

  quality assurance

  and for determining \n areas that need improvement.

  Equine Territory Manager/R&D

  Dynasplint Systems

  Inc.

  Morehead State University

  Doctoral student/research assistant

  Selected for oral presentation:\n 1. Caldwell

  J and Slovis

  NM (2012) Classification and Delineation of Contracted Foal Syndrome. Annual American Association of Equine Practitioners Conference (Anaheim

  CA).\n\n 2. Identifying Possible Genetic Causes of Flexural Limb Deformities in Foals\n Abstract Authors: J. Caldwell1

  C.A.Gill2

  B.P. Chowdhary1\n Author Affiliation(s): 1Veterinary Integrative Biosciences

  College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

  2Department of Animal Sciences

  College of Agriculture & Life Sciences

  Texas A&M University

  TAMUS 4458

  College Station

  TX 77843-4458\n \t Texas Genetics Society (oral presentation

  2010)\n \t\tTexas Genetics Society (oral presentation

  2011)\n\t\tTarleton State University (seminar

  2012)\t\n \t\tDorothy Havemeyer Workshop (poster

  2012)

  Texas A&M University

  Texas A&M University CVM Travel Award

  Provided funds for training in FBAT (family based association test) at Harvard Public Health Science Center (Boston

  MA).

  Texas A&M University

  Texas A&M University CVM Research Grant

  Provided financial support for conducting a pilot study on the genetic mechanisms underlying flexion contractures and contracted foal syndrome in Thoroughbred foals.

  Texas A&M University CVM and BS

• 2007

  PhD Student

  Dissertation Research: Investigation for Genetic Determinants of Congenital Flexion Contractures and Contracted Foal Syndrome in Thoroughbred Foals.\t\t\nDescribes the results of the first attempt to identify a genetic basis underlying congenital flexion contractures and contracted foal syndrome in a horse breed. Involved sequencing a candidate gene and the identification of candidate genes using a genome-wide genotyping approach. In addition

  a preliminary classification system has been proposed to delineate and characterize the heterogeneous condition to facilitate future studies and aid veterinarians in communicating the disorder.

  Molecular Genetics-Veterinary

  Texas Genetics Society

  Texas A&M University

• 2002

  Master of Science (M.S.)

  As a master's student

  participated in a genetic variability analysis of captive bred Attwater's Prairie Chickens

  an endangered species of South Texas.

  Biology

  Tri-Beta Biological Honor Society

  Tarleton State University

• 1998

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

  Biology

  General

  Tarleton State University

  cum laude

• The mission of the CASB is to provide trained volunteers to assist iwith the daily needs of the city animal shelter

  educate the public on responsible pet ownership and pet health

  and to promote adoptions and placement of animals with rescue groups.

  Comanche Animal Shelter Board

  Co-founder

  The Gallop Foundation strives to be the country's premier resource for horse advocacy

  equestrian riding programs and equine therapy; and a recognized leader in promoting community transformation through holistic equestrian programs.\n\n

  The Gallop Foundation

  Genetic Analysis

  GeneMapper

  R

  GWAS

  FBAT

  Experimentation

  Haploview

  DNA extraction

  FastPhase

  Microscopy

  Data Analysis

  Statistics

  DNA sequencing

  GenAlex

  PCR

  PLINK

  Classification and Delineation of Contracted Foal Syndrome

  Nathan Slovis

  Describes the rationale for a proposed preliminary classification system for classifying flexion contractures and contracted foal syndrome in horses.

  Classification and Delineation of Contracted Foal Syndrome