Robert Gilbert, BVSc, MMedVet, MRCVS
Diplomate - American College of Theriogenologists
Professor Emeritus, Section of Theriogenology
Department of Clinical Sciences
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
Ithaca, NY 14853
Email: rog1@cornell.edu
Profile
Research/Clinical Interests
Theriogenology, with emphasis on production animals. Postpartum conditions of dairy cows. Uterine disorders of dairy cows, in particular subclinical endometritis. Interaction of nutrition and fertility. Comparative pathogenesis of trichomoniasis in cattle and in people.
Education
- 1985: University of Pretoria, South Africa, M.Med.Vet.
- 1977: University of Pretoria, South Africa, B.B.Sc.
Awards and Honors
- 2010-2011: Distinguished Academic Visitor, Queens’ College, University of Cambridge
- 2010-2011: Parke-Davis Visiting Fellow, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge
- 2010: D.L.T. Smith Visiting Scientist, University of Saskatchewan
- 2010: Pfizer Distinguished Teacher, Cornell University
- 2000: National Academies of Practice, Distinguished Practitioner in Veterinary Medicine
- 1986: Diplomate, American College of Theriogenologists
Professional/Academic Affiliations
- 2008 – present: Society for the Study of Reproduction
- 2006 – present: Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (foundation member)
- 2005 – present: Conference of Research Workers in Animal Disease
- 2000 – present: National Academies of Practice (Veterinary Medicine)
- 1998 – present: American Association of Bovine Practitioners
- 1998 – present: American Association of Veterinary Clinicians
- 1997 – present: International Embryo Transfer Society
- 1992 – present: American Veterinary Medical Association
- 1989 – present: New York State Veterinary Medical Society
- 1986 – present: American College of Theriogenologists
- 1984 – present: Society for Theriogenology