Mark Bloomberg Resident Research Awards
Mark Bloomberg was a tremendous contributor to The Veterinary Orthopedic Society as a former VOS president, longstanding member, contributor, and supporter. He had special interests in orthopedics, especially sports medicine, and made outstanding contributions to this area in the clinical and research settings. Dr. Bloomberg was also a tremendous supporter and mentor to residents. To honor this special individual, his work, and his devotion to residents, The Veterinary Orthopedic Society has established The Mark S. Bloomberg Memorial Resident Research Awards.
One or more awards are given each year to residents submitting abstracts for presentation at the VOS Annual Conference. The awards allow the recipients to travel to the meeting to present their work.
Winners of the prestigious Bloomberg Awards are encouraged to attend the Thursday night banquet. This is the recipient’s opportunity to be recognized by the VOS membership and to “give back” by attending and acknowledging VOS’s contribution to his or her research and career. The Bloomberg lectures will be scheduled for Thursday morning to make attendance at the banquet even easier.
In 2024, through generous donations from endowed Bloomberg sponsors AO Vet North America, Arthrex, Boehringer-Ingelheim, New Generation Devices, Orthomed, Securos, and VOS Past Presidents, we were able to fund seven Bloomberg Memorial Resident Research Awards.
Mark Bloomberg Resident Research Awards - 2024
William Chung, Michigan State University - "Mechanical Comparison of Straight and Pre-Bent Interlocking Nails Used for the Stabilization of Tibial Fracture"
John Hanlon, University of Florida - "Mechanical Evaluation of a Partially Threaded, Interference Interlocking Mechanism for Angle Stable Intramedullary Nailing"
Danielle Hollenbeck, Texas A&M University - "Mechanical Evaluation of Canine Cementless Total Hip Replacement Broaches: Effect of Tooth Design on Broach and Stem Insertion"
Karyn Labbe, University of Georgia - "In Vitro Biomechanical Testing of a Novel Transarticular Screw Technique for Arthrodesis of the Equine Distal Intertarsal and Tarsometatarsal Joints"
Robert McCarthy, Oregon State University - "Effects of cryotherapy and bandaging on core temperature of equine flexor tendons"
Federico Longo, University of Zurich - "In vivo shoulder kinematics assessed with biplanar fluoroscopy in healthy dogs during walk and trot gait"
Rachel McKay, North Carolina State University - "Biomechanical Evaluation of Three Adjunctive Methods of Orthopedic Tension Band-wire Fixation to Augment Simulated Patella Tendon Repairs in Dogs"
In 2023, through generous donations from endowed Bloomberg sponsors AO Vet North America, Arthrex, Boehringer-Ingelheim, New Generation Devices, Orthomed, Securos, and VOS Past Presidents, we were able to fund seven Bloomberg Memorial Resident Research Awards.
Mark Bloomberg Resident Research Awards - 2023
Sophie Boorman, Virginia Tech - "Implant-less Correction of Fetlock Varus"
Emily Hartman, Purdue University - "The Shelf Life of Antibiotic Impregnated Calcium Sulfate Beads"
Ming Lu, Oregon State University - “Effect of Mechanical Stimulation on Histology Scores and Extracellular Matrix Content of Anatomically Sized Synoviocyte-seeded Fibrin Hydrogels"
Lawrence Kadic, Louisiana State University - "An Ex vivo Comparison of Stainless-steel Cables to a Novel Iso-elastic Non-metallic Polymer Cerclage Cable in an Equine Metacarpophalangeal Joint Arthrodesis Model"
Bettina Salmelin, Washington State University - "Measurement of Intra-Articular Pressures During Stifle Arthroscopy Using a Cadaver Model"
Lauren Smanik, Colorado State University - "Computed Tomography and Fluoroscopy versus Radiographic Guidance for Internal Fixation of Central Tarsal Bone Fractures in Non-Racing Horses"
Logan Scheuermann, University of Florida - "Efficacy of Virtual Surgical Planning and 3-D Printed, Patient-Specific Reduction Guides to Facilitate Alignment of Diaphyseal Tibial Fractures Stabilized via Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis in Dogs: A Prospective Clinical Study"
In 2022, through generous donations from endowed Bloomberg sponsors AO Vet North America, Arthrex, Boehringer-Ingelheim, New Generation Devices, Orthomed, Securos, and VOS Past Presidents, we were able to fund seven Bloomberg Memorial Resident Research Awards.
Mark Bloomberg Resident Research Awards - 2022
Logan Scheuermann, University of Florida - "Efficacy of Virtual Surgical Planning and 3D-Printed Patient-Specific Reduction Guides for Aligning Simulated Comminuted Tibial Fractures in Cadaveric Dogs"
Jose Carvajal, University of Florida - "Acute-Phase Protein Concentrations Following Uncomplicated Total Hip Arthroplasty in Dogs"
Kendra Eginton, University of Minnesota - "Pressure Changes After Reapplication of a Custom Fiberglass Tarsal Splint"
Brett Casna, Chesapeake Veterinary Surgical Specialists - "Incidence of Surgical Site Infection Following Postoperative Application of a Novel Antimicrobial Wireless Electroceutical Wound Dressing to Canine TPLO Incisions: A Prospective, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study"
Sophie Boorman, Auburn University - "Effect of Rest Between Sequential Treatments of Local Anesthetic and Corticosteroid on Inflamed Equine Articular Tissues"
Rebecca Rifkin, University of Tennessee - "Determination of the Patho-Mechanisms Associated with Staphylococcus Aureus Osteomyelitis"
Lawrence Kadic, Louisiana State University - "An Ex Vivo Comparison of Mono-versus Polyaxial Locking Plates for Metacarpophalangeal Joint Arthrodesis in the Horse"
In 2021, through generous donations from endowed Bloomberg sponsors AO Vet North America, Boehringer-Ingelheim, New Generation Devices, Orthomed, Securos, and VOS Past Presidents, and annual sponsor IMEX Veterinary, Inc., we were able to fund seven Bloomberg Memorial Resident Research Awards.
Mark Bloomberg Resident Research Awards - 2021
Sam Chiu, North Carolina State University - "Effect of Epitendinous Suture Placement in Addition to Two Novel Suture Patterns in a Canine Flexor Tendon Repair Model: A Biomechanical Analysis"
George Elane, University of Florida - "Kinematic Effects of Equine Interspinous Ligament Desmotomy"
Jenny Kwok, VCA Animal Specialty Group, Los Angeles - "Clinical Outcomes of Canine Total Hip Replacements Utilizing a BFX® Lateral Bolt Femoral Stem: 205 Consecutive Joint Replacements (2013-2019)"
Daniel McCarthy, Louisiana State University - "Evaluation of the Accuracy of a Custom 3D Printed Drill Guide for Drilling Canine Sacra and Comparison with Traditional Free-Hand Technique"
Lucas Smolders, University of Zurich - "Development of a Grading Scheme for the Preoperative Assessment of the Difficulty of Total Hip Replacement in Dogs: A Pilot Study"
Shannon Wainberg, Ontario Veterinary College - "The Effect of Working Length, Fracture and Screw Configuration on Plate Strain"
Geoffrey Zann, Ohio State University - "Long Term Outcome of Dogs Treated by Surgical Debridement of Shoulder Osteochondritis Dissecans"
In 2020, through generous donations from endowed Bloomberg sponsors AO Vet North America, Boehringer-Ingelheim, New Generation Devices, Orthomed, Securos, and VOS Past Presidents, and annual sponsor IMEX Veterinary, Inc., we were able to fund seven Bloomberg Memorial Resident Research Awards.
Mark Bloomberg Resident Research Awards - 2020
Callie Blackford Winders, University of Minnesota – “Comparison of Semi-Cylindrical Recession Trochleoplasty and Trochlear Block Recession for the Treatment of Canine Medial Patellar Luxation: A Pilot Study”
Jannah Pye, University of California, Davis – “Comparison of Drilling, Screw Insertion and Pullout Variables of Biaxial and Uniaxial Thread Self-Tapping 3.5 mm Cortical Bone Screws in Cadaveric Equine Third Metacarpal Bone”
Sarah Castaldo, Mississippi State University – “Biomechanical Comparison of External Fixation and Bilateral Plating for Stabilization of a Canine Cadaveric Distal Metaphyseal Humeral Fracture Gap Model”
Brianna Dalbeth, Tufts University – “Comparison of a Novel Cup Position Assessment Device Using Fluoroscopy with CT Assessment and Direct Measurement of Acetabular Component Position in Total Hip Arthroplasty in Dogs”
Amanda Prisk, Tufts University – “Long-Term Prognosis for Return to Athletic Function after Interspinous Ligament Desmotomy for Treatment of Impinging and Overriding Dorsal Spinous Processes in Horses: 71 Cases (2012-2017)”
Adam Eby, North Carolina State University – “Influence of Barbed Epitendinous Suture in Combination with a Core Locking Loop Suture for Flexor Tendon Repair in a Canine Cadaveric Translational Laceration Model”
Thomas Cullen, University of California, Davis – “Evaluation of Communication between the Equine Tarsocrural and Talocalcaneal Joints Using Intraarticular Contrast Enhanced CT and Methylene Blue Stain”
In 2019, through generous donations from endowed Bloomberg sponsors AO Vet North America, Boehringer-Ingelheim, New Generation Devices, Orthomed, Securos, and VOS Past Presidents, and annual sponsor IMEX Veterinary, Inc., we were able to fund seven Bloomberg Memorial Resident Research Awards.
Mark Bloomberg Resident Research Awards - 2019
Isaac Cortes, III, Oregon State University – “Silicone Cannula Guards for Canine Stifle Arthroscopy Reduce Iatrogenic Cartilage Injury”
Christina De Armond, University of Florida – “Efficiency and Accuracy of 3D Printed Patient-Specific Guides for Angular Limb Deformity Correction in Dogs”
Hayley Gallaher, Mississippi State University – “The Effect of Short and Long-Term NSAID Administration on Osteotomy Healing in Dogs”
Stephanie Grissom, Oregon State University – “Role of Cartilage and Bone Matrix Regulation in Early Equine Osteochondrosis”
Griselda Lam, Michigan State University – “Evaluation of Threaded External Skeletal Fixation Pin Insertion with and without Predrilling in Avian Bone”
Danielle Marturello, Michigan State University – “Mechanical Comparison of Small Interlocking Nail Systems in Torsion Using a Feline Bone Model Surrogate”
Jennifer Whyard, University of Wisconsin-Madison – “Determination of Optimal Torque for Cortical Bone Screw Fixation in Equine Third Metacarpal Bone”
In 2018, through generous donations from endowed Bloomberg sponsors AO Vet North America, Boehringer-Ingelheim, New Generation Devices, Orthomed, Securos, and VOS Past Presidents, and annual sponsor Arthrex, we were able to fund seven Bloomberg Memorial Resident Research Awards.
From left: Melissa MacIver, Kayla Corriveau, Lynn Pezzanite, Allen Simon, Leah McGlinchey, Cole Sandow, and Karen Beste.
Mark Bloomberg Resident Research Awards - 2018
Dr. Karen Beste – "Intramedullary, Interlocking Nail Fixation Alone or in Combination with a Cranial Bone Plate to Repair Diaphyseal Femur Fractures in 16 Fouls Weighing Less than 250kg (1993-2016)"
Dr. Kayla Corriveau – "Effect of Proximal Abducting Ulnar Osteotomy (PAUL) on Thoracic Limb Alignment in a Canine Ex Vivo Simulated Weight-Bearing Model"
Dr. Melissa MacIver – "Development of a 3D Type I Collagen Assay to Evaluate Chondrogenesis of Canine Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells"
Dr. Leah McGlinchey – "An Objective Assessment of the Effect of Desensitizing the Median Nerve on Lameness Originating from the Cubital Joint"
Dr. Lynn Pezzanite – "Equine Mesenchymal Stem Cells Possess Antimicrobial Properties"
Dr. Cole Sandow – "Evaluation of the Short-Term Effects of Intra-Articular Administration of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Horses with Experimentally Induced Synovitis"
Dr. Allen Simon – "Biomechanical Comparison of Three Lumbosacral Stabilizing Implant Devices in Canine Cadavers"
Mark Bloomberg Resident Research Awards - 2017
Dr. Carla Appelgrein
Dr. Daniel Davis
Dr. Jennifer Godfrey
Dr. Jessica Leasure
Dr. Deandra Owen
Dr. David Suarez-Fuentes
Dr. Albert S. H. Tsang
Mark Bloomberg Resident Research Awards - 2016
Dr. Ellison Aldrich – Fort Collins, CO
Dr. Alexis Bilmont – Toulouse Cedex, France
Dr. Seth Bleakley – Fort Collins, CO
Dr. Adam Breiteneicher – College Station, TX
Dr. Elizabeth Collar – Philomath, OR
Dr. Elsa Ludwig – Blacksburg, VA
Dr. Alex Padron – Glen Allen, VA
Mark Bloomberg Resident Research Awards - 2015
Dr. Judith Bertran – Columbus, OH
Dr. Yonathan Buks – Glendale, CA
Dr. Brittany Jean Carr – Columbia, MD
Dr. Nina Kieves – Fort Collins, CO
Dr. Benjamin Spall – Pullman, WA
Dr. Dane Tatarniuk – Roseville, MN
Dr. Selena Tinga – Gainesville, FL
