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Summer Fellows

The Foundation also sponsors “Summer Fellows” at several of the institutions at which research is being conducted. Summer Fellows work alongside principal investigators helping to conduct their research. They receive a small stipend.  Many of the Havemeyer Summer Fellows are invited to present their research projects at Foundation Workshops and other international workshops and meetings providing them with a unique opportunity to participate. Historically many Havemeyer Summer Fellows have gone on to very distinguished careers in a variety of research areas.

Dorothy Havemeyer Fellows & Trainees

DOROTHY R HAVEMEYER FELLOWS AND TRAINEES 1981-2017 Name School Mentor
1981 Christopher Davies Cornell University Doug Antzcak
1982 Christopher Davies Cornell University Doug Antzcak
1984 Constance Dobbs Cornell University Doug Antzcak
1984 John Stoner Cornell University Doug Antzcak
1985 Karin Leo Cornell University Doug Antzcak
1986 Rebecca Campbell Tufts University Doug Antzcak
1986 Julie Notzke University of Illinois Doug Antzcak
1987 Brian Biggers Oklahoma State University Doug Antzcak
1987 Yvonne Oppenheim Cornell University Doug Antzcak
1987 Amy Plavin University of Minnesota Doug Antzcak
1988 John Angelos Cornell University Doug Antzcak
1988 Anne Crump Avery University of Pennsylvania Doug Antzcak
1989 Leslie Coleman University of California-Davis Doug Antzcak
1989 Valerie Gantz University of Florida Doug Antzcak
1989 Leah Greenberger Cornell University Doug Antzcak
1990 Elizabeth Hannah University of Florida Doug Antzcak
1990 Dawn Shore Oregon State University Doug Antzcak
1991 David Bainbridge Cambridge University, UK Doug Antzcak
1991 Ann Marie Simmons North Carolina State University Doug Antzcak
1992 Dr. Laurent Couetil Tufts University MaryRose Paradis
1992 Lauren Canady Cornell University Doug Antzcak
1992 Leslie Triplett Griffith Washington State University Doug Antzcak
1993 Brenda Klaunberg University of Pennsylvania Doug Antzcak
1993 Julie Stanek Texas A&M University Doug Antzcak
1994 Karin Cannizzo Colorado State University Doug Antzcak
1994 Cathy Congel Cornell University Doug Antzcak
1995 Christy Peterson Cornell University Doug Antzcak
1995 Mark Stidworthy Cambridge University, UK Doug Antzcak
1996 Trisha Gearhart Michigan State University Doug Antzcak
1996 Tamara Gull Tufts University Doug Antzcak
1997 Dr. Ron Vin Tufts University MaryRose Paradis
1997 Dr. Daniella Bedenice Tufts University MaryRose Paradis
1997 Jodi Novak Cornell University Doug Antzcak
1997 Melinda Story Colorado State University Doug Antzcak
1998 Dr. Jessie McCoy Tufts University MaryRose Paradis
1998 Kitren Nickerson Colorado State University Doug Antzcak
1998 Amanda Murphy de Mestre Univ. of Sydney, Australia Doug Antzcak
1999 Kim Costello Newkirk Virginia Tech University Doug Antzcak
1999 Joshua Fine Virginia Tech University Doug Antzcak
2000 Erin Dahill University of Illinois Doug Antzcak
2000 Marie-Claire DeLean Univ. of Montreal, Quebec Doug Antzcak
2001 Dr. Bettina Dunkel Tufts University MaryRose Paradis
2001 Kelly Feiner Cornell University Doug Antzcak
2002 Dr. Randi Henry Tufts University MaryRose Paradis
2002 Janee Carr University of Pennsylvania Doug Antzcak
2002 Jean Yin Tan Cornell University Doug Antzcak
2003 Megan McCracken Cornell University Doug Antzcak
2003 Jennifer Robeson Tufts University Doug Antzcak
2004 Dr. Julia Paxon Tufts University MaryRose Paradis
2004 Dr. Christianna Magee Tufts University MaryRose Paradis
2006 Melania Crisan Tufts University MaryRose Paradis
2007 Melania Crisan Tufts University MaryRose Paradis
2008 Dr. Julia Paxson Tufts University MaryRose Paradis
2009 Dr. Pilar Hermida Tufts University MaryRose Paradis
2011 Dr. Kristen Bubeck Tufts University MaryRose Paradis
2011 Dr. Pilar Hermida Tufts University MaryRose Paradis
1983 (Left program) Shauna Spurlock Tufts University MaryRose Paradis
1984-1988 (Intern and Resident) Chuck Frevert Tufts University MaryRose Paradis
1985-1988 (Resident) Elisabeth Morris Tufts University MaryRose Paradis
1986-1989 (Resident) Mary Hondalus Tufts University MaryRose Paradis
1987-1990 (Resident) Paul Mulville Tufts University MaryRose Paradis
1988-1990 (Resident) Tom Doherty Tufts University MaryRose Paradis
1989-1992 (Resident) Katrina Altmaier Tufts University MaryRose Paradis
1990-1993 (Resident) VK Chandna Tufts University MaryRose Paradis
1991-1994 (Resident) Kris Koss Tufts University MaryRose Paradis
1992-1995 (Resident) Laurent Couetil Tufts University MaryRose Paradis
1994-1996 (Resident) Sylvia Bedford Tufts University MaryRose Paradis
1995-1998 (Resident) Melissa Mazan Tufts University MaryRose Paradis
1996-1999 (Resident) Gabriel Ramirez Tufts University MaryRose Paradis
1998-2001 (Resident) Daniella Bedenice Tufts University MaryRose Paradis
1999-2002 (Resident) Ron Vin Tufts University MaryRose Paradis
2000- 2001 Dr. Heike Kuhne Tufts University MaryRose Paradis
2001 - 2005 (Intern and Resident) Rose Nolen-Walston Tufts University MaryRose Paradis
2001–2004 (Resident) Shane DeWitt Tufts University MaryRose Paradis
2002 - 2003 (Resident) Sarah Doench Tufts University MaryRose Paradis
2002-2003 Ms. Meagan Smith Tufts University MaryRose Paradis
2003- 2007 (Intern and Resident) Kara Lascola Tufts University MaryRose Paradis
2004 - 2005 (Resident) Christianne Magee Tufts University MaryRose Paradis
2004-2008 (Intern and Resident) Julia Paxson Tufts University MaryRose Paradis
2005 – 2006 (Intern) Melissa Haskel Tufts University MaryRose Paradis
2005-2010 (Intern and Resident) Alisha Gruntman Tufts University MaryRose Paradis
2006-2007 (Intern) Lila Soloman Tufts University MaryRose Paradis
2006-2007 (Intern) Karen Vreeman Tufts University MaryRose Paradis
2007-2008 (Intern) Scott Lewis Tufts University MaryRose Paradis
2007-2008 (Intern) Jennifer Winnick Tufts University MaryRose Paradis
2008 - 2011 (Resident) Ana Pacheco Tufts University MaryRose Paradis
2008-2009 (Intern) Kathryn Papp Tufts University MaryRose Paradis
2008-2009 (Intern) Michelle Harris Tufts University MaryRose Paradis
2009 -2013(Intern and Resident) Kristen Thane Tufts University MaryRose Paradis
2009-2010 (Intern) Caitlin Vincent Tufts University MaryRose Paradis
2010-2011 (Intern) Sarah Jay Tufts University MaryRose Paradis
2010-2011 (Intern) Ana Barndollar Tufts University MaryRose Paradis
2011 - 2014 (Intern) Ashley Houstma Tufts University MaryRose Paradis
2011-2012 Dr. Ana Pacheco Tufts University MaryRose Paradis
2011-2012 (Intern) Barbara Harrison Tufts University MaryRose Paradis
2011-2012 (Intern) Ayla Guild Tufts University MaryRose Paradis
2012 - 2016 (Intern and Resident) Melissa Restifo Tufts University MaryRose Paradis
2012-2013 (Intern) Linsay Goodale Tufts University MaryRose Paradis
2013-2014 (Intern) Stephanie Olchowski Tufts University MaryRose Paradis
2013-2014 (Intern) Kimberly Guyer Tufts University MaryRose Paradis
2014 - 2017 (Resident) Claire Dixon Tufts University MaryRose Paradis
2014-2015 (Intern) Gina Camarata Tufts University MaryRose Paradis
2014-2015 (Intern) Emma Gorenberg Tufts University MaryRose Paradis

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Prof. William "Twink" Allen

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Renowned equine reproduction expert “Twink” Allen died at the age of 80 after a short illness.

Allen had been a well-known figure in England’s thoroughbred hub, Newmarket, for many years and is the father of Catherine Dettori, wife of jockey Frankie.

He was particularly known for his work in assisted reproductive technologies, carrying out pioneering methods of embryo recovery and transfer in mares and studies of hormones and ultrasonography. Twink began his prolific association with the Havemeyer foundation in (need year).

Equine Veterinarians Australia described Allen as a “godfather of equine reproduction”.

“So many of our routine procedures in horse breeding are with thanks to Twink. He has left a great legacy.”

A graduate of veterinary medicine from the University of Sydney, he was a director of the Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association Equine Fertility Unit, a professor at the University of Cambridge and held numerous other research positions. He was awarded a CBE in 2002, Fellowship of The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (FRCVS) by thesis, elected to the Polish Academy of Sciences, Honorary Doctorates from the Universities of Krakow, Gent and Helsinki and was elected to the Hall of Fame for Equine Research in the US, and received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Symposia of Equine Reproduction Committee.

Allen retired from the University of Cambridge in 2007, and was the honorary director at the Paul Mellon Laboratory of Equine Reproduction in Newmarket from 2008 to 2015, when he became director of the Equine Reproduction Laboratory, Sharjah Equine Hospital, in the UAE.

In a biography on the Society for Reproduction and Fertility, Allen described several career highlights, including carrying out the first embryo transfers in horses and donkeys, and the development and practical application of both surgical and non-surgical methods of embryo recovery and transfer in the mare. He described how, in 1974, with Franseca Stewart and Alan Trownson, “the successful transport of six horse embryos in the oviducts of two rabbits by car to Krakow in Poland in 1974 for transfer to recipient mares there, with the birth of three live foals in 1975”.

Allen was also behind the early development and practical application of the technique of transrectal ultrasonography in thoroughbreds for the accurate visual assessment of follicular growth, ovulation and corpus luteum development and for the early accurate diagnosis of single and twin pregnancy and early pregnancy failure.

Allen was also among those responsible for organizing and running of the First International Symposium of Equine Reproduction in Cambridge in July, 1974

Melanie G. Tenney

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Melanie Tenney is a Fourth Level certified instructor and a senior member of the USDF Instructor Certification faculty. She is also an Alexander Technique teacher and is Vice President of the Dorothy Russell Havemeyer Foundation. Based in Willington, CT, she divides her time between teaching and giving clinics in the US and working for the Havemeyer Foundation around the world.

Dr. Mary Rose Paradis

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The Dorothy Havemeyer Foundation chose Mary Rose Paradis to become one of their primary investigators in 1990. As primary investigator in Neonatal and Geriatric diseases of horses, her mandate was to conduct research, train summer students/fellows, and conduct workshops to expand veterinary knowledge in these fields.  Many students, fellows, interns, residents and colleagues were involved in this research. Some have stayed in academia while others have continued careers in private practice. Many patients received care through the Foundation that would otherwise have gone untreated.  We celebrated that good work with a retrospective of what was accomplished, and where the people are now in their careers. Dr Paradis has been crucial to furthering the mission of the Havemeyer Foundation.

Dr. Sue McDonnell, PhD

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Dr. Sue M. McDonnell, PhD, is a certified applied animal behaviorist and the founding head of the equine behavior program at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine. She is also the author of numerous books and articles about horse behavior and management. Among Dr. McDonnell’s honors are The George Stubbs Award given by the American Association of Equine Practitioners for contributions to equine veterinary medicine by a non-veterinarian and a Gold Medal from the Agricultural University of Krakow, Poland, their highest honor for distinguished scientific collaboration.

Dr. Douglas F. Antczak

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Since 1981 the Havemeyer Foundation has had a strong working relationship with the Baker Institute for Animal Health, a unit of Cornell’s College of Veterinary Medicine. The Institute’s equine research program has been lead by Dr. Douglas F. Antczak, Dorothy Havemeyer McConville Professor of Equine Medicine.

Dr. Antczak developed strong research programs in equine immunology, reproduction, and genetics. For this research Dr. Antczak developed a herd of purpose-bred horses selected for homozygosity at the Major Histocompatibility Complex. These horses are a unique genetic resource – the donor horses for the Bacterial Artificial Chromosome library and the Whole Genome Sequence of the Horse Genome Project are members of this herd. The Baker Institute horse herd is stabled at the Dorothy Havemeyer McConville Barn, a historic agricultural building on the Cornell campus.

In 2009 Dr. Antczak was inducted into the University of Kentucky’s Equine Research Hall of Fame.  In 2010, Dr. Antczak was the recipient of the Distinguished Veterinary Immunologist Award, a prize awarded only once every three years by the Veterinary Immunology Committee of the International Union of Immunological Societies. In 2018, Dr. Antczak received one of the five inaugural Lifetime Achievement Awards from the International Equine Reproduction Symposium.

Dr. Daniela Bedenice

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Dr. Daniela Bedenice brings a wonderful range of expertise to the Havemeyer Foundation. In addition to her camelid care, Dr. Bedenice takes great pride in her work with foals and adult horses. Dr. Bedenice grew up in rural Germany, where she trained and cared for many horses, and even accompanied her local veterinarian on nearly two years’ worth of farm calls. Soon after, she moved to the United States, became a Havemeyer fellow under Dr Mary Rose Paradis, earned her board certification in both veterinary internal medicine and emergency and critical care,  and joined the faculty at the Cummings School. Dr Bedenice was named a PI with the Foundation in 2020, following the retirement of Dr Paradis. Her primary research interest is in Non-invasive pulmonary function testing (horses, dogs, camelids).

Gene Pranzo, Esq.

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Gene Pranzo, Esq., is the CEO and president of The Dorothy R. Havemeyer Foundation. He is instrumental in developing the Foundation, beginning with its inception in 1979 to its present role as a leader in scientific research, workshops and publications.

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