• Genetic mechanisms of heritable ocular disorders in horses
• Characterization of the equine eye using ultrasound biomicroscopy     

• 2017-2021           Comparative Ophthalmology Residency, University of California-Davis
• 2016-2017           Comparative Ophthalmology Internship, University of California-Davis
• 2015-2016           Equine Medicine and Surgery Internship, Rhinebeck Equine
• 2015                      VMD, University of Pennsylvania, Magna cum laude
• 2009                      BS, Biological Sciences, Duquesne University

Dr. Knickelbein is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. She completed an internship in equine medicine and surgery at Rhinebeck Equine and a comparative ophthalmology internship at the University of California-Davis. Following this, she completed a residency in comparative ophthalmology at UC Davis. Dr. Knickelbein is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists.

Dr. Knickelbein thoroughly enjoys the comparative nature of ophthalmology. Her primary interests include equine ophthalmology, heritable ocular disorders, and ophthalmic imaging.

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• 2021      Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
• 2020      American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists Resident Manuscript Award – Clinical Research
• 2020      James M. Wilson Award for Outstanding Equine Research Publication
• 2015      American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Certificate of Clinical Excellence
• 2015      Janet K. Johnston Large Animal Emergency and Critical Care Award
• 2014-2015           Phi Zeta, Beta Chapter

• American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
• American Veterinary Medical Association
• International Equine Ophthalmology Consortium
• American Association of Equine Practitioners