Ashleigh Newman, VMD, DACVP

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Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences

Associate Clinical Professor

CLINICAL PATHOLOGY


Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
602 Tower Rd
Ithaca, NY 14853

Office: 607.253.3267
Lab: 607.253.3255
Email: alw43@cornell.edu

Research Interest

My overall goal is to publish clinically relevant studies in the areas of hematology, cytology, and clinical chemistry that contribute to the body of knowledge used by clinicians and/or clinical pathologists to inform their clinical decisions. This includes publishing and presenting novel case reports, which contributes to expanding our diagnostic acumen. I have also been involved in collaborative work looking at lipoproteins in transition dairy cattle, and plan on expanding on work in this area.  

Education

  • 2015  Board Certification from the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP), Clinical Pathology
  • 2012-2015  Clinical Pathology Residency, Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
  • 2006-2010  University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
    - Veterinariae Medicinae Doctoris (VMD) degree
  • 2002-2006  Cornell University, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
    - Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science with Distinction in Research, Magna Cum Laude

Biography/Professional Experience

  • May 2016 - May 2017  Instructor, Clinical Pathology, Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
  • October 2015 - May 2016  Senior Resident, Clinical Pathology, Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
  • October 2013 - Present  Independent contractor, VetGirl, LLC 
  • August 2011 - May 2015  General practice and emergency veterinarian, Colonial Veterinary Hospital, Ithaca, NY
  • June 2010 - July 2011  Small animal rotating intern, Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Service, Rochester, NY
  • Summer 2008  Summer blood bank student, Penn Animal Blood Bank (PABB) / Transfusion Medicine Service, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
  • Summer 2007 AQUAVET® Summer Research Fellowship
  • Fall 2005 - Spring 2006 Undergraduate Distinction in Research Honors Program

Publications

  1. Newman AW, Miller A, Yepes FAL, Bitsko E, Nydam D, Mann S. The effect of the transition period and postpartum body weight loss on macrophage infiltrates in bovine subcutaneous adipose tissue. J Dairy Sci. In press.
  2. Newman AW, Asakawa MG, Stokol T. What is your diagnosis? Mandibular mass in a cat. Vet Clin Pathol. 2018; 47: 501-502.
  3. Newman AW, Behling-Kelly E. Quality assurance and quality control in point-of-care testing. Top Companion Anim Med. 2016; 31(1): 2-10.
  4. Newman AW, Mann S, Nydam DV, Overton TR, Behling-Kelly E. Impact of dietary plane of energy during the dry period on lipoprotein parameters in the transition period in dairy cattle. J Animal Physiol Anim Nutr. 2016; 100(1): 118-126.
  5. Newman AW, Estey CM, McDonough S, Cerda-Gonzaelz S, Larsen M, Stokol T. Cholesteatoma and meningoencephalitis in a dog with chronic otitis externa. Vet Clin Pathol. 2015; 44(1): 157-163.
  6. Newman AW, Rishniw M, Behling-Kelly E. Reporting and interpreting red blood cell morphology: is there discordance between clinical pathologists and clinicians? Vet Clin Pathol. 2014; 43(4)*: 487-495.
    *Editor’s Choice article for this issue.
  7. Russell MC, Cowan RG, Harman RM, Walker AL, Quirk SM. The hedgehog signaling pathway in the mouse ovary. Biol Reprod. 2007; 77: 226–236.

Online Publications:

  1. Newman AW. Cerebrospinal fluid from a cat. Eclinpath.com. January 2018 Case of the Month.
  2. Newman, AW. Laboratory data from a jaundiced dog. Eclinpath.com. July 2017 Case of the Month.
  3. Newman, AW. Conjunctival swab from a cat. Eclinpath.com. October 2016 Case of the Month.
  4. Newman AW. Stokol T. Peritoneal fluid from a dog. Eclinpath.com. April 2016 Case of the Month.
  5. Newman AW. Stokol T. Fine needle aspirate of an enlarged jejunal lymph node from a cat. Eclinpath.com. November 2015 Case of the Month.
  6. Newman AW. Stokol T. Skin mass from a dog. Eclinpath.com. May 2015 Case of the Month.
  7. Newman AW. Stokol T. Tracheal wash from a cow. Eclinpath.com. October 2014 Case of the Month.
  8. Newman AW. Stokol T. Perilimbal mass in a horse. Eclinpath.com. March 2014 Case of the Month.
  9. Newman AW. Stokol T. Bicavitary effusion in a cat. Eclinpath.com. October 2013 Case of the Month.
  10. Newman AW. Stokol T. Mass around the shoulder joint of a dog. Eclinpath.com. April 2013 Case of the Month
  11. Newman AW. Stokol T. Right medial iliac lymph node from a dog. Eclinpath.com. October 2012 Case of the Month.

Awards and Honors

  • 2014  Cornell University Clinical Investigators’ Day: Best Presentation Style
  • 2009 MASAAV Pamela M. Slack Award for Excellence in Veterinary Medicine
  • 2007-2010  University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine Dean’s List
  • 2006  Magna Cum Laude graduation honors at Cornell University
  • 2005  American Society of Animal Science Achievement Award

Professional/Academic Affiliations

  • October 2015 to Present  American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP)
  • August 2014 to Present Oncology Pathology Working Group
  • July 2012 to Present  American Society of Veterinary Clinical Pathology (ASVCP)
  • June 2010 to Present Licensed, Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, New York State