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Barbara Schanbacher

Faculty member

Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences

Extension Associate

ANIMAL HEALTH DIAGNOSTIC CENTER

Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
Ithaca, NY 14853

Office: 607.253.3673
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Email: bjs24@cornell.edu

Research Interest

My research interest is Endocrinology – Equine Cushings & Metabolic Syndrome, Reproduction

Education

  • B.S. - 1986 Elmira College, Biology-Chemistry major, Math minor, Cum Laude
  • DVM - 1993 Cornell University

Biography/Professional Experience

  • 1996 - present Research Associate II - NYSCVM Diagnostic Lab - Endocrinology : Cornell University
  • 1999 - present QA auditor as needed for the NYSCVM Diagnostic Center
  • 1994 - present Equine Veterinarian
  • 1994 - 1996 Medical Technologist II - NYSCVM Diagnostic Lab - Endocrinology : Cornell University
  • 1993 - 1994, 1995 Large Animal Ambulatory Veterinarian - Pine City Vet Clinic, Pine City, NY
  • 1987 - 1993 Research Laboratory Technician - NYSCVM Diagnostic Lab - Endocrinology: Cornell University
  • 1990 Bacteriology Laboratory Technician - NYSCVM Diagnostic Lab - Johnes Laboratory: Cornell University
  • 1987 Research Technician - Entomology: Cornell University
  • 1985 - 1986 Microbiology Stock Room Technician: Elmira College
  • 1983 - 1986 Chemistry Stock Room Technician: Elmira College
  • 1978 - 1984 Summer Music Teacher at S-VE High School - clarinet and saxophone

Publications

  1. GA Perkins, S Lamb, HN Erb, B Schanbacher, DV Nydam, and TJ Divers. (2001). Plasma adrenocorticotropin (ACTH) concentrations and clinical response in horses treated for equine Cushing=s disease with cyproheptadine or pergolide. Eq Vet Journal. Vol 34 #7. P679-685.
  2. Mark T Donaldson, S McDonnell, BJ Schanbacher, SV Lamb, D McFarlane, and J Beech (2005) Variation in plasma ACTH concentration and dexamethasone suppression test results in association with season, age and sex in healthy ponies and horses. J Vet Intern Med. Vol 19. P217-222.
  3. Donald M Walsh, CM McGowan, T McGowan, SV Lamb, BJ Schanbacher, and NJ Place (2009) Correlation of Plasma Insulin Concentration with Laminitis Score in a Field Study of Equine Cushing’s Disease and Equine Metabolic Syndrome. J Eq Vet SciTo be published
  4. Anna M Firshman, Christopher K Cebra, Barbara J Schanbacher, Elizabeth Seaquist (2013) Evaluation of insulin secretion and action in New World camelids. AJVR Vol 74 No 1. (Jan 2013) P96-101.

Awards and Honors

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Professional/Academic Affiliations

  • American Veterinary Medical Association
  • Society for Comparative Endocrinology