Elizabeth G. Davis

Elizabeth G. Davis, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM), is a Professor of Equine Internal Medicine and the Interim Dean, Kansas State University, College of Veterinary Medicine.

Investigational research has focused on educational outcomes for veterinary students, enhanced characterization of immune responsiveness to vaccination, particularly with an aim to define age-specific responses.  Immunologic investigations also include characterizing the influence of antigen exposure and development of adverse reactions. Investigations have evaluated endogenous host mechanisms that contribute to anaphylaxis.  Infectious disease investigations have aimed at identification of host response through inflammatory mediator expression.  Specific epidemiologic factors that contribute to disease development associated with Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis infection have been identified. Collaborative investigations have involved pharmacokinetic evaluation of drug therapy in the equine host.