Bernd Kaspers
Professor of Animal Physiology
Veterinary Facaulty of the University of Munich
Bernd Kaspers graduated in Veterinary Medicinein 1986 from the University of Munich and received his Dr. of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1989. In 1991 and 1992 he worked as a postdoctoral fellow at the United States Department of Agriculture in Beltsville, MD where he did research on the immune response to coccidosis before returning to Munich Since 1997 he is a Professor for Animal Physiology at the University of Munich, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.
He has more than 25 years of research experience in avian immunology which is documented by more than 90 peer-reviewed publications.
Steven Frese
Associate Director of Research and Development
Evolve Biosystems
Marc Van Eden
Vice President of Business Development
Zymo Research
Brett Morris
Principal Manager Investments
Techaccel
Elizabeth Kim
Technical Services Manager
Dupont Industrial Biosciences Animal Nutrition
Caio Rossi
Agron PhD - Crop Protection R&D
Dow AgroSciences Industrial Ltda.
Dr. James Lloyd
Dean of the College and Professor
University of Florida, Colleague of Veterinary Medicine
Education
- PhD, Agricultural Economics & Operations Research, Michigan State University, 1989
- DVM, Michigan State University, 1981
- BS, Fisheries & Wildlife, Michigan State University, 1978
Honors and Awards
- LGVMA Leadership Award, 2013
- President’s Honor Roll, Michigan Veterinary Medical Association, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011
- Senior Fellow, Outreach and Engagement, Michigan State University, 2005-13
- Certificate of Appreciation, Assoc. of Vet. Practice Management Consultants and Advisors, 2004
- Norden Teacher of the Year Award Finalist, College of Veterinary Medicine, 2003
- Creativity in Teaching Award, Merck Agvet, 1995
- State Team Award, Milk Quality Assurance Program, Michigan State University Extension, 1993
- Commendation (for Extension activity), Michigan Cattlemen’s Association, 1992
- The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, Michigan State University, inducted 1985
- Phi Zeta, Honorary Veterinary Society, Michigan State University, inducted 1981
- Butler Award, voted by peers as “most likely to succeed” in large animal veterinary medicine, 1981
- Honors College, Michigan State University, 1975 to 1977
Interests
Dr. Lloyd was leader of the National Commission on Veterinary Economic Issues working group on Enhancing the Skills, Knowledge, Aptitude, and Attitude of Veterinarians from 2000-2009. He also works as an organization development consultant, emphasizing strategic planning and leadership development with inclusion as a core element.