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Source: Megan Montgomery, mrm8833@k-state.edu
News release prepared by: Beth Bohn, 785-532-6415, bbohn@k-state.edu

Thursday, June 19, 2008

K-STATE STUDENT FROM LEAWOOD SELECTED FOR MORRIS ANIMAL FOUNDATION'S VETERINARY STUDENT SCHOLARS PROGRAM

MANHATTAN -- Kansas State University's Megan Montgomery is among the 43 veterinary students worldwide selected for the Morris Animal Foundation's Veterinary Student Scholars Program.

Montgomery, Leawood, is a third-year student in veterinary medicine.

The scholars program provides veterinary students an opportunity to become involved in research that enhances the health and welfare of companion animals and wildlife.

As a scholar, Montgomery is receiving a $5,000 stipend to participate in a short-term clinical or basic veterinary research project under the guidance of an experienced researcher.

Montgomery's project is evaluating the oral bioavailability of terbinafine in horses and in some dogs. Terbinafine is an antifungal drug used for nail fungus infections in humans. Her faculty mentor for the project is Butch KuKanich, assistant professor of anatomy and physiology at K-State.

She also is invited to attend the Morris Animal Foundation's 2009 annual meeting in Colorado, where her project will be reviewed by the foundation's scientific advisory boards.

"Pet owners are looking for more advanced health care for their pets, but the number of veterinary students choosing research careers is decreasing significantly," said Patricia N. Olson, a veterinarian and the president and chief executive officer of the Morris Animal Foundation. "We also hope these grants will encourage veterinary students to pursue research careers that will make a critical difference to the future of animal health for our pets and the world's wildlife."

Montgomery said her research project fits with her career plans.

"After earning my doctor of veterinary medicine degree, I am hoping to go into equine practice," she said. "I chose veterinary medicine because I grew up with horses and other pets, and have wanted to have a career working with animals since I was very young. It is a very exciting and rewarding profession and I am looking forward to becoming a part of it."

Montgomery earned a bachelor's degree in animal sciences and industry from K-State in 2006. As an undergraduate, she was a member of K-State's equestrian team. She currently is active with the university's student chapter of the American Association of Equine Practitioners/Equine Club, Theriogenology Club and the student chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association.

A 2002 graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Overland Park, she is the daughter of Robert and Deborah Montgomery, Leawood.

More information on the Morris Animal Foundation is available at http://www.MorrisAnimalFoundation.org