Dr. Emma Adam PO Box 12243 Lexington, KY 40582 Tel: (484) 880-9470 Email: emma@emmaadam.com www.emmaadam.com Objective To advance the health and welfare of horses through high quality science, education, and veterinary service. Current roles Surgeon / Internist July 2016 to present Park Equine Hospital, Lexington, KY. Self-employed contractor providing emergency and elective equine medicine and surgery. Team leader, intern training, developing protocols, role in clinic management. Veterinary Consultant/Presenter August 2016 to present Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health, (Merial until Spring 2017). Providing continuing veterinary education presentations, clinical expertise, study design, and written digests of scientific literature. Veterinary Consultant August 2017 to present FEI World Equestrian Games TM Tryon 2018, World Equine Expo. Consultant assisting with organization of World Equine Expo, Tryon 2018. Assistant Editor November 2017 to present Equine Veterinary Journal On The Hoof podcasts. Creating On The Hoof podcasts with social media launch. Dr. Emma Adam: Curriculum Vitae: November 2017
Education Doctor of Philosophy, University of Kentucky: GPA 3.9 2012-2016 Large Animal Surgery Residency, University of Pennsylvania 2004-2007 Large Animal Medicine Residency, Texas A&M University 2001-2004 Large Animal Intern, Colorado State University 2000-2001 B.Vet.Med, Royal Veterinary College 1987-1993 Distinctions Parts 1 & 2; University of London, UK B.Sc, Kings College (via RVC) 1989-1990 First Class Honors: Intercalcated degree, University of London, UK Experience Regulatory Veterinarian September October 2016 Kentucky Horse Racing Commission Interim role post PhD completion as commission veterinarian. Graduate Research Student April 2012 June 2016 Gluck Equine Research Center, University of Kentucky Differential Gene Expression in Equine Cartilaginous Tissues and Induced Chondrocytes. Understanding articular cartilage by examining gene expression and providing insight into the shortfall of cartilage repair tissue using induced stem cells. Expertise in advanced genomics, transcriptomics, joint disease, regenerative medicine, musculoskeletal and developmental biology, developing and optimizing laboratory techniques, computational sequencing technology and data management. Surgeon / Internist 2010 2011 Clinique Veterinaire de la Cote Fleurie, Deauville, France Sole surgeon/internist recruited to complete building of new clinic, set up surgical suite and in-house full service hospital facilities. Recruited and trained staff, set up routine and biosecurity protocols. Surgeon / Internist 2008-2010 Rhinebeck Equine Clinic, Rhinebeck, New York Busy mixed caseload of Sport Horses, Thoroughbred breeding stock, and pleasure horses. Trained three interns annually. Surgeon / Internist 2007-2008 Dr. Emma Adam: Curriculum Vitae: November 2017: Page 2
Equine Sports Medicine & Surgery. Weatherford, Texas High caseload practice with emphasis on cutting horses, QH and TB racehorses in Texas and surrounding states. Trained four interns per year. Instrumental in designing and evolving the ICU facility. Large Animal Surgery Resident 2004 2007 New Bolton Center. University of Pennsylvania, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania Large Animal Internal Medicine Resident 2001-2004 Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado 1998-2001 Equine/Food Animal Intern (2000-2001) Equine Ambulatory Clinician (1998-2000) Equine Ambulatory Clinician (seasonal) 1996-1998 Allen Heath Equine, Royston, Herts, England Racetrack Clinician (Spring Carnival season) 1997 Flemington, Melbourne, Australia Sir Michael Stoute. Newmarket, England 1988-1996 Ten times champion racehorse trainer. Assistant Trainer (1993-1996) Stable Lass (1988-1993) Other professional roles Endurance Race Veterinarian (part-time), Texas 2001-2004 Duty Veterinarian, Harlow Greyhound Stadium, England 1996-1998 Technician for Dr. Walter Zent. Lexington, KY 1987 Dr. Emma Adam: Curriculum Vitae: November 2017: Page 3
Honors & Service ACVS Research Grant Review Committee, Assistant Chair 2017 - pres AAEP FDA Stem Cell Review Committee 2016 ACVIM-LA Credentials Committee 2010 - pres Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine reviewer 2010 - pres Equine Veterinary Journal reviewer 2014 - pres Texas Veterinary Medical Association Clinical Resident Award 2004 Texas Endurance Riders Association Veterinarian of the Year 2003 Texas Veterinary Medical Association Clinical Resident Award 2003 Memberships Member, Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) American Veterinary Medical Association Licenses Current Veterinary License: Kentucky Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine AVMA Examination Committee for Foreign Veterinary Graduates Member, Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (MRCVS) Skills Dynamic verbal presenter educator mentor Specialist level internal medicine and surgery training and skills. Effective team leader management skills Research methodology grant writing Adaptable innovative resourceful Strategic thinker problem solver good communicator Dr. Emma Adam: Curriculum Vitae: November 2017: Page 4
Interests Riding equestrian sports horseracing farriery Flying veterinarian (International Horse Movement) Thoroughbred genealogy (member of Old Bald Peg Interest group) Swimming intrigue novels Spending time with family & friends enjoying my two dogs References Dr. James MacLeod, VMD, PhD Professor, Gluck Equine Research Center Department of Veterinary Science, University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY 40546-0099 Phone: (859) 218-1099 Email: jnmacleod@uky.edu Dr. Andrew Clark, DVM, MBA CEO AVMA PLIT Veterinary Consultant 380 Carillon Court. Aiken, SC, 29803 Phone: (859) 533-8796 Email: aclark@dvmmba.com Dr. John Park, DVM Owner, Park Equine Hospital 5455 Lexington Road. Lexington, KY, 40511 Phone: (859) 351-9493 Email: jpark@parkequinehospital.com Dr. Emma Adam: Curriculum Vitae: November 2017: Page 5
Publications, grants, lectures, teaching. Publications Manuscripts Adam EN, Lowney RS, Janes JG, Lambert J, MacLeod JN. Chondrogenic potential of equine embryonic musculoskeletal progenitor cells, adult bone marrow derived cells and adipose stromal cells. In preparation: Veterinary Surgery. Adam EN, Zhang Y, Lambert J, Coleman SJ, Stromberg A, Liu J, MacLeod JN. Unique patterns of gene expression in articular chondrocytes using RNA-seq. In preparation: Osteoarthritis and Cartilage. Adam, EN. Respiratory Update. EquiManagement, In Press 2017 Adam, EN. Pandora s Box Equine genomics. Equine Disease Quarterly, Vol 25(4). 2016. Adam, EN. Genomics in equine veterinary medicine. A review article for equine clinicians to enjoy a better understanding of genomics. Equine Veterinary Education. 2016. doi: 10.1111/eve.12578 Adam, EN. Bone and bisphosphonates. Proceedings of Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit VI, Lexington, KY. July 2015. Adam, EN. Bone and bisphosphonates. Invited article for the Grayson- Jockey Club Foundation website. 2015. https://www.graysonjockeyclub.org/resources/bones.pdf Dahlberg JA, Adam EN, Palmer JE, Parente EJ. Gastrointestinal nonrotation in a neonatal foal. Equine Vet J. 21(10):508-512; 2009. Levine DG, Smith JJ, Richardson DW, Brown V, Beech J, Habecker P. Adam EN. Suspected panosteitis in a camel. J Am Vet Med Assoc 231(3):437-41; 2007. Levine J, Adam EN, MacKay R, Walker M, Cohen N. Confirmed and presumptive cervical vertebral compressive myelopathy in older horses: a retrospective study (1992-2004). J Vet Intern Med 21(4):812-9; 2007. Adam EN, Southwood LL. Primary and secondary limb cellulitis: 44 cases (2000-2006). J Am Vet Med Assoc 231(11):1696-1703; 2007. Adam EN, Southwood LL. Surgical and traumatic wound infections, cellulitis, and myositis. Vet Clin N Am: Equine Pract 22:335-361; 2006. Dr. Emma Adam: Appendix: November 2017
Continued Manuscripts Adam EN, Morley PS, Chmielewski KE, Carman J, Gonzales G. Detection of a cold-adapted vaccine-strain influenza virus using two commercial assays. Equine Vet J 34(4): 400-404; 2002. Johnson CB, Adam EN, Taylor PM. Evaluation of a modification of the Hudson demand valve on ventilated and spontaneously breathing horses. Vet Rec 135:569-572; 1994. Book Chapters: Adam EN. Osteoarthritis. In: Davidson EJ (ed): Five Minute Veterinary Consult. Elsevier. 2008. Presented Scientific Abstracts: Gene Expression Patterns That Distinguish Equine Articular Cartilage From Other Cartilaginous Tissues. Adam EN, Zhang Y, Liu X, Coleman SJ, Flight R, Lambert J, Stromberg A, Liu J, MacLeod JN. American College of Veterinary Surgeons Summit, Indianopolis, IN. October 2017. Comparative Chondrogenic Potential of Equine Fetal Progenitor Cells and Adult Adipose- and Bone Marrow Derived Cells. Adam EN, Janes JG, Lowney RS, Thampi P, Lambert J, Stromberg A, MacLeod JN. American College of Veterinary Surgeons Summit, Indianopolis, IN. October 2017. Comparative chondrogenic potential of equine embryonic progenitor cells and adult mesenchymal stem cells. Adam EN, Zhang Y, Liu X, Liu J, MacLeod, JN. International Plant and Animal Genetics XXIV. San Diego, CA. January 2016. Unique patterns of gene expression in articular chondrocytes. Adam EN, Huang, Y, Coleman SJ, Lambert, J, Stromberg A, Liu, J, MacLeod, JN. International Cartilage Repair Society, Chicago, IL. May, 2015. Unique patterns of gene expression in articular chondrocytes. Adam EN, Huang, Y, Coleman SJ, Lambert, J, Stromberg A, Liu, J, MacLeod, JN. Plant and Animal Genetics XXIII, San Diego, CA. 2015. Primary and secondary limb cellulitis in horses: 44 cases (2000-2006). Adam EN & Southwood LL. American College of Veterinary Surgeons Annual Symposium, Chicago, IL. 2007. The effect of hypoxia on IL-1 treated equine chondrocytes in vitro. Adam EN & Richardson DW. American College of Veterinary Surgeons Annual Symposium, Washington DC. 2006. Dr. Emma Adam: Appendix: November 2017
Grants & Awards Morris Animal Foundation Fellowship. Total $100,000. Stipend support. Unique patterns of gene expression in articular chondrocytes: important insight for joint surface lesion repair and cell-based therapies. 2014 2016. American College of Veterinary Surgeons. $22,942. Comparative chondrogenic potential of equine fetal progenitor cells and adult mesenchymal stem cells. 2016. American Association of Equine Practitioners Past Presidents Award. $5,000. 2015. Raker-Tulleners Endowed Faculty Research Fund. $4,240. The effect of hypoxia on IL-1 stimulated equine chondrocytes and nasal septum explants in vitro and to identify hypoxia inducible factor-1 in equine chondrocytes. 2006. Raymond Firestone Trust Research Grant. $2,000. The effects of lipoxin A4 (LXA4) and its analogues on IL-1 stimulated synoviocytes and chondrocytes in vitro. 2004. Lectures & Presentations The Equine Stifle. Merial Animal Health Sport Horse Symposium, Lake Tahoe, CA. June 2017. The Proximal Suspensory Ligament. Merial Animal Health Sport Horse Symposium, Lake Tahoe, CA. June 2017. The Equine Stifle. Merial Animal Health Sport Horse Symposium, Ft Myers, FL. March 2017. The Proximal Suspensory Ligament. Merial Animal Health Sport Horse Symposium, Ft Myers, FL. March 2017. Synovitis, arthritis and HA: what can we do to help? Sponsored by Merial. American Association of Equine Practitioners Focus Meeting, New Orleans, LA. 2016. Synovitis, arthritis and HA: what can we do to help? Sponsored by Merial. American Association of Equine Practitioners Annual Convention, Orlando, FL. 2016. Gene expression in different cartilage types. 3 Minute Thesis competition: 3 rd place. Gluck Equine Research Center, University of Kentucky, KY. 2016. Differences between cartilage tissue types: relevance to joint repair. Departmental Seminar, University of Kentucky, KY. 2015. Dr. Emma Adam: Appendix: November 2017
Lectures & Presentations continued A career in equine veterinary science. Future Farmers of America Annual Meeting. Louisville, KY. Joint venture of the American Association of Equine Practitioners/Grayson Jockey Club Foundation/FFA. 2015. Articular cartilage: the importance of comparing it to other cartilage tissues. Departmental Seminar, University of Kentucky, KY. 2013. How to manage severe dehydration and the exhausted horse. American Association of Equine Practitioners Annual Convention, Anaheim, CA. 2012. How to cope with barn fires. American Association of Equine Practitioners Annual Convention, Anaheim, CA. 2012. How to manage adverse drug reactions. American Association of Equine Practitioners Annual Convention, Anaheim, CA. 2012. Regenerative medicine options in private practice. Purina Client Education Seminar, Rhinebeck Equine Clinic, Rhinebeck, NY. 2010. Hyperbaric medicine and wound healing. Equine Sports Medicine & Surgery (ESMS) Symposium. Weatherford, TX. 2008. Wound Management and antimicrobial delivery methods. ESMS Symposium. Weatherford, TX. 2008. Primary and secondary limb cellulitis in horses: 44 cases (2000-2006). American College of Veterinary Surgeons Annual Symposium, Chicago, IL. 2007. The effect of hypoxia on IL-1 treated equine chondrocytes in vitro. American College of Veterinary Surgeons Annual Symposium, Washington DC. 2006. Lameness diagnosis. 10 th Annual Veterinary Technicians Conference. Texas A&M University, College Station, TX. 2004. Intravenous catheter placement and management laboratory. 10 th Annual Veterinary Technicians Conference. Texas A&M University, College Station, TX. 2004. Inhalation therapy for equine airway diseases. Annual Conference. Texas A&M University, College Station, TX. 2003. Practical fluid cytology. Annual Conference, Texas A&M University. College Station, TX. 2003. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder pathophysiology and recent therapeutic developments. Annual Conference. Texas A&M University, College Station, TX. 2002. Bicipital tendonitis and bursitis: review and retrospective. Annual Conference. Texas A&M University, College Station, TX. 2001. Dr. Emma Adam: Appendix: November 2017
Teaching New Bolton Center, University of Pennsylvania (2004-2007) Annually Taught Curriculum Courses Surgical Principles. Large Animal Surgery Exercises: Equine Exploratory Laparotomy. Large Animal Surgery Exercises: Distal Limb Orthopedic Procedures. Large Animal Surgery Exercises: Equine Upper Airway Endoscopy and Laser Procedures. Large Animal Surgery Exercises: Ruminant Exploratory Laparotomy and Procedures. Equine Ophthalmic Examination and Surgery. Faculty Seminar Series C3 slab fractures: pathogenesis and treatment. Lipoxins their role in inflammation. Colic: Intussusceptions. Hypoxia Inducible Factor 1: role in cartilage physiology and pathophysiology. Small intestinal volvulus, ischemia-reperfusion and pro-kinetics. Primary and secondary equine cellulitis. Teaching Texas A&M University (2001-2004) Annually Taught Curriculum Courses Lameness Elective: Laminitis. Equine Perinatology and Pediatrics: Immunology of the foal & failure of passive transfer. NAVLE Board Examination Large Animal Medicine Review. Faculty Seminar Series Urolithiasis in ruminants. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy: fact or fiction. Matrix metalloproteinases: a review and their clinical relevance. Dr. Emma Adam: Appendix: November 2017