Brief Biography:

Isha Chauhan is a native of La Grange, Kentucky, and completed her B.S. in Biology at the University of Kentucky. Throughout undergrad, she spent time working with the rare cholesterol disease, sitosterolemia. She investigated mutations that caused the disease and evaluated treatment options — building knowledge about physiology, cardiovascular disease, and animal models within research. This allowed her to explore veterinary medicine within human medicine and has prompted her to pursue a DVM/PhD with hopes of bridging her passions in veterinary medicine and clinical research.

Education:
B.S in Biology, University of Kentucky 2024

Research Interest: 
Isha’s work with sitosterolemia revealed the importance of cultivating research experiences that relate to the welfare of her community. As Kentucky struggles with crippling cardiovascular issues, she saw the impact of her metabolic research on improving these outlooks. Her work thus encouraged her to explore research interests within one health to address all aspects of human and veterinary medicine. As a DVM/PhD student, Isha hopes to complete wildlife conservation and zoology research to improve endangered species initiatives. As the threats of climate change and impacts of human activity grow, she is interested in investigating their role in ecological populations. Ultimately, she hopes to use one health within her research endeavors for a greater understanding of aiding her global community