Gabriela G
- Research Program Mentor
DVM at North Carolina State University
Expertise
Veterinary medicine, Conservation medicine, Animals, Research paper writing/review, College admissions, Personal development
Bio
I am a Small Animal Medicine veterinarian, specifically interested in behavior, feline (cat) medicine, and wildlife rescue/conservation. What gets me out of bed every morning is finding meaningful connection with others, and I am always working to create a safe space for my students. My friends would describe me as: - the friend you go to with personal/embarrassing questions - a loyal person with trustworthy advice - an advocate for what she believes in In the future, I would love to be an owner of a Cat Cafe or helping plan retreats with my sister who is a mental health therapist. In my free time, I love exercising, trying new restaurants, and listening to Taylor Swift.Project ideas
Project ideas are meant to help inspire student thinking about their own project. Students are in the driver seat of their research and are free to use any or none of the ideas shared by their mentors.
Review of dog-breed associated diseases
Although all dog breeds fall under the same species, breed associated diseases is an emerging field. Are there identified genes for these specific disease? Do newer mixed breeds still get these diseases? Students can read current literature and create a review paper on a wide variety of diseases or focus on a specific breed.
Socioeconomic barriers to pursuing higher education
Pursuing higher education is a great privilege that many students do not have the resources to pursue. Students can read papers on standardized testing and historical barriers to education and synthesize the information in an essay or creative format like a poem.
Teaching experience
After tutoring college athletes for multiple years, I've developed a knack for stoking student's current passions and developing both their academic and personal aspirations.Credentials
Education
University of Florida (UF)
BS Bachelor of Science (2020)
Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, Minor in International StudiesNorth Carolina State University
DVM Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Animal Sciences