Department of Population Medicine & Diagnostic Sciences at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine

Barb Schanbacher

Research Associate II

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

Research Interests

Endocrinology – Equine Cushings & Metabolic Syndrome, Reproduction

Education

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

Certifications and Licenses

NY and PA licensed and accredited, PA license inactive as of April 30, 2001

Honors and Awards

		Regents, Merit Scholarships
		Elmira College Key Award
		Marion Ames Award for excellence in Chemistry
		Calculus II Teaching Fellow
		Pathology Summer Research Project - Hereditary Megaesophagus in Siamese Cats: Cornell University, NYSCVM 1989

Research and 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

Professional Society Memberships

American Veterinary Medical Association
Society for Comparative Endocrinology

Selected Publications

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.
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.
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