I am a large animal veterinary scientist with a background in large animal medicine, herd health management, veterinary preventive medicine, and epidemiology. The focus of my current research is to further our understanding of the milk harvesting process. In this applied program, I aim to support science-based development and on-farm implementation of innovative machine technologies and milking routines. This allows producers to harvest milk from dairy cows as efficiently as possible while assuring optimized teat and udder health of these agriculturally important animals. 

In addition, my program focuses on epidemiological studies that deliver data used by producers to improve profitability and sustainability. These studies approach practical questions posed by clients of Cornell University's Quality Milk Production Services, key stakeholders, as well as those from the industry sector. The methods to address these questions include intensive controlled research studies on campus, as well as large field studies in collaboration with commercial dairy farms.

• 2021, PhD, College of Veterinary Medicine, Biological and Biomedical Sciences Program, Cornell University
• 2014, Diplomate European College of Bovine Health Management
• 2010, Dissertation, Clinic for Ruminants with Ambulatory and Herd Health Services, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Germany
• 2007, Veterinary Degree, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Germany
• 2001, Agricultural Apprenticeship, Biberach, Germany                                                               

• 2021-present, Assistant Research Professor, Quality Milk Production Services, Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, Cornell University
• 2017-2021, Extension Associate, Quality Milk Production Services, Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, Cornell University
• 2015-2017, Clinical Fellow, Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, Cornell University
• 2013-2015, Residency, Ambulatory and Production Medicine Clinic, Cornell University
• 2011-2013, Residency, European College of Bovine Health Management
• 2008-2011, Instructor, Clinic for Ruminants with Ambulatory and Herd Health Services, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Germany

• Updated List of Publications

• 2017, Outstanding Educator, Merrill Presidential Scholars Program, Cornell University 
• 2015, Clinical Fellow, Clinical Fellowship Program, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University
• 2013, Teacher of the Year, Clinic for Ruminants with Ambulatory and Herd Health Medicine, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Germany

• 2020-present, American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) 
• 2020-present, Education and Residency Committee of the European College of Bovine Health Management (ECBHM)
• 2018-present, European Federation of Animal Science (EAAP)
• 2015-present, National Mastitis Council (NMC)
• 2015-2020, Editorial Board, Veterinary Record Case Reports, British Veterinary Association (BVA) 
• 2014-present, European Board of Veterinary Specialization (EBVS)
• 2014-present, European College of Bovine Health Management (ECBHM)
• 2013-present, American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP)