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Rafael Senos, DVM, MA, MSc, DSc (PhD)

Senior Lecturer - Veterinary Anatomy

Department of Biomedical Sciences

Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
VRT T5006B, Ithaca, NY 14853

Office: 607-253-3761
Email: rafaelsenos@cornell.edu

Profile

Research/Clinical Interests

  • Experimental orthopaedics: My current main research focus is on translational medicine of the musculoskeletal apparatus. I study the morphological changes promoted by different treatment to orthopaedics pathologies on preclinical models.
  • Veterinary education: Veterinary medical and (specifically) anatomical education is a parallel research interest, from curriculum challenges to diversity and inclusion. I also study the efficiency and acceptance by the students to different supportive methods to teach/learn veterinary anatomy/medicine.
  • Previous area of research
    • Descriptive morphology: During the first years in academia, my research endeavors were focused on descriptive morphology of different organs and systems of non-domestic mammal and avian species.

Teaching Interest
 

  • The Animal Body (VTMED 5100), which includes gross anatomy, histology, radiology.
  • Function and Dysfunction (VTMED 5300), that includes aspects of physiology and pathology.

Education

  • DSc (PhD), Anatomy of the Domestic and Wild Animals, Universidade de Sao Paulo - Brazil, 2014
  • MSc, Anatomy of the Domestic and Wild Animals, Universidade de Sao Paulo - Brazil, 2010
  • MA, Education, Tufts University, 2023
  • DVM, Universidade Federal Fluminense - Brazil, 2008
  • Tech in Biotecnology, Centro Federal de Educacao Tecnologica de Nilopolis - Brazil, 2004

Biography/Professional Experience

  • Professional Experience
    • 2010 – 2012: Assistant Professor of Anatomy of the Domestic Animals, Department of Morphology, Universidade Federal Fluminense
    • 2013 – 2016: Consultant for laboratory animals, Alesco
    • 2014 – 2014: Professor of Veterinary Anatomy, Faculdade de Castelo
    • 2014 – 2018: Professor of Veterinary Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universidade Estacio de Sa
    • 2016 – 2017: Research Associate, Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences - CVM, Michigan State University
    • 2017 – 2019: Research Fellow, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery – Medical School, University of Michigan
    • Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Pathology – School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University
    • 2019 – 2023: Assistant Professor of Veterinary Anatomy, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University
    • 2023 – present: Senior Lecturer of Veterinary Anatomy, Department of Biomedical Sciences – CVM, Cornell University
  • External links
    • @animalplastination (Facebook)
    • @ratanatomy (Facebook)

Awards and Honors

  • Who’s Who in America, Marquis Who’s Who, 2022
  • Honorable Mention of the study “Gross morphometry of the heart of the Common squirrel monkey” during the Brazilian Congress of  Anatomy,  Brazilian  Society  of  Anatomy, 2018
  • Cambridge Certificate for Outstanding Educational Achievement for Teaching Veterinary Anatomy, 2017
  • Who's Who in World, Marquis Who's Who, 2016
  • Award in Recognition for Social Responsibly Acts offered by Aliança Brasil Universitária and Fundação Educar D'Paschoal, 2007
  • Award in Recognition for Social Responsibly Acts offered by Aliança Brasil Universitária and Fundação Educar D'Paschoal, 2006
  • President (elected) of the DVM students (Diretório Acadêmico Vital Brazil Filho) of the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences of Universidade Federal Fluminense, 2006

Professional/Academic Affiliations

World Association of Veterinary Anatomists (WAVA)

Publications

Selected Publications

  1. Senos R, Chen MTY, Panse I, Stella JJ, Hankenson KD. An Intact Periosteum is Required for Recombinant Human Jagged1 Guided Bone Regeneration in Calvaria Critical-size Defect Healing. 2024. DOI: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000010333
  2. Senos R. Plastinate Library: A Tool to Support Veterinary Anatomy Learning. Animals, 2024. DOI: 10.3390/ani14020223
  3. Senos R; Leite CAR; Tolezano FS; Roberto-Rodrigues R; Pérez W. Using videos in active learning: An experience in veterinary anatomy. Anatomia, Histologia, Embryologia, 2022. DOI: 10.1111/ahe.12839
  4. Senos R; Benedicto HG; Valle CMR; Valle RR; Nayudu PL; Rodrigues MR; Bombonato PP. Collagen quantification in the ventricular walls of the heart of the Common marmoset. The Anatomical Records, 2021.
  5. Senos R; Hankenson KD. Calvaria critical-size defect model in rat using piezoelectric equipment. Injury, 2020. DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2020.04.041
  6. Gohel N; Senos R; Goldstein SA; Hankenson KD; Hake ME; Alford AI. Evaluation of global gene expression in regenerate tissues during Masquelet treatment. Journal Orthopaedic Research, 2020. DOI: 10.1002/jor.24676
  7. Senos R; Roberto-Rodrigues M; Fernandes RMP; Santos TMP; Pereira Viana L; Lima I; Guzman-Silva MA; Gomes MS; Rici REG; Kfoury Júnior JR. Nandrolone decanoate in induced fracture nonunion with vascular deficit in rat model: morphological aspects. Musculoskeletal Surgery, 2020. DOI: 10.1007/s12306-019-00621-2
  8. Senos R; Benedicto HG; del Rio do Valle CM; del Rio do Valle R; Nayudu PL; Kfoury Junior JR; Bombonato PP. Gross morphometry of the heart of the Common marmoset. Folia Morphologica, 2014. DOI: 10.5603/FM.2013.0064
  9. Senos R; Benedicto HG. Femoral artery in a Crab-eating fox: case report. Journal of Morphological Sciences, 2014. DOI: 10.4322/jms.rc053813
  10. Senos R; Benedicto HG. Gluteal nerves in Crab-eating fox. Journal of Morphological Sciences, 2014. DOI: 10.4322/jms.078314
  11. Vazquez N; Senos R; Perez W. Anatomy of the Gross Intestine of the Capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris). American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, 2012. DOI: 10.3844/ajavsp.2012.92.95

Selected Presentations and Posters:

  • Coming soon