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Leigh G. Griffiths, Ph.D., MRCVS

  1. Veterinary Surgeon

Departments

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

  1. 2009
    Certificate - Teaching Scholar's ProgramUniversity of California, Davis
  2. 2007
    PhD - Department of Clinical SciencesColorado State University Veterinary School
  3. 2007
    Diploma - American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Cardiology)Colorado State University Veterinary School
  4. 2003
    Fellow - Cardiac SurgeryColorado State University Veterinary School
  5. 1999
    Diploma - Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, Diploma of Small Animal Surgery (soft tissue)Glasgow University Veterinary School
  6. 1998
    Certificate - Practical Microvascular SurgeryCanniesburn Hospital
  7. 1998
    Certificate - Small animal surgeryGlasgow University Veterinary School
  8. 1995
    MRCVS - Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons - Professional veterinary medical qualifications (UK equivalent of DVM).Emmanuel College Cambridge, Cambridge University
  9. 1995
    VetMBEmmanual College Cambridge, Cambridge University
  10. 1994
    MA - Biochemistry and Veterinary MedicineEmmanuel College Cambridge, Cambridge University
  11. 1992
    BA - Biochemistry and Veterinary MedicineEmmanuel College Cambridge, Cambridge University

Certifications

  1. 1995
    Lab Animal MedicineRoyal College of Veterinary Surgeons

Awards and honors

  1. 2019
    Discovery Science AwardRegenerative Medicine Minnesota
  2. 2015
    Mentored: Honorable mention Alisa DalglieshNational Science Foundation
  3. 2014
    Mentored: Katherine Gates-Recipient of NIH T32 Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service AwardYear-long exposure to advanced research program for vet students fellowship
  4. 2014
    Mentored-Katherine Gates-Receipient of NIH T32 Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service AwardStudents training in advanced research fellowship
  5. 2014
    Grant ReviewerMedical Research Council
  6. 2014
    People's Choice AwardLaunch UC Berkeley Startup Competition
  7. 2013
    Mentored: Chai Wei Chang-Receipient of CIRM stem cell training program fellowshipCIRM stem cell training program fellowship
  8. 2013
    Mentored: Angeliki Papalamprou-recipient of AHA predoctoral fellowshipAHA predoctoral fellowship
  9. 2013
    Big Bang! Business plan competition winnerChild Family Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  10. 2013
    Advisor to Dean for ResearchStrategic Planning Leader
  11. 2013
    Member grant review panelAKC Canine Health Foundation
  12. 2012
    Mentored Angeliki Papalamprou-recipient of HHMI med-into-grad initiative grantIntegrating medicine into basic science
  13. 2009
    Mentored Maelene Wong-recipient of HHMI med-into-grad initiative grantIntegrating medicine into basic science
  14. 2008
    Invited participant UC Davis teaching scholar's programUniversity of California Davis
  15. 2002
    Specialist in soft tissue surgeryRoyal Society of Veterinary Surgeons
  16. 2000
    Invited FellowRoyal Society of Medicine

Professional memberships

  1. 2021 - present
    Course DirectorMayo Regenerative Tissue Engineering, Curriculum Development
  2. 2020 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Graduate School, Regenerative Medicine Track
  3. 2020 - present
    MemberBMEP Oral Qualifying Exam Committee
  4. 2020 - present
    MemberBMEP Oral Qualifying Exam Committee
  5. 2020 - present
    MemberMayo Regenerative Medicine, Curriculum Committee
  6. 2020 - present
    MemberBMEP Oral Qualifying Exam Committee
  7. 2020 - present
    MemberBMEP Oral Qualifying Exam Committee
  8. 2020 - present
    MemberImmunology Graduate Program Oral Qualifying Committee
  9. 2020 - present
    Grant ReviewerCenter for Clinical and Translational Science (CCaTS)
  10. 2019 - present
    MemberMayo Department of Comparative Medicine, Faculty Recruitment Committee
  11. 2019 - present
    MemberBMEP Oral Qualifying Exam Committee
  12. 2019 - present
    MemberBMEP Oral Qualifying Exam Committee
  13. 2019 - present
    MemberBMEP Oral Qualifying Exam Committee
  14. 2019 - present
    MemberBMEP Oral Qualifying Exam Committee
  15. 2019 - present
    MemberBMEP Oral Qualifying Exam Committee
  16. 2019 - present
    MemberBMEP Oral Qualifying Exam Committee
  17. 2019 - present
    MemberBMEP Oral Qualifying Exam Committee
  18. 2019 - present
    ChairMayo Clinic PhD Dissertation Committee
  19. 2019 - present
    ChairMayo Clinic PhD Dissertation Committee
  20. 2018 - present
    MemberBMEP Oral Qualifying Exam Committee
  21. 2018 - present
    MemberBMEP Oral Qualifying Exam Committee
  22. 2018 - present
    MemberBMEP Oral Qualifying Exam Committee
  23. 2018 - present
    Standing Committee MemberBMEP Oral Qualifying Exam Committee
  24. 2018 - present
    MemberBMEP Oral Qualifying Exam Committee
  25. 2018 - present
    MemberBMEP Oral Qualifying Exam Committee
  26. 2018 - present
    ChairMayo Clinic PhD Dissertation Committee
  27. 2018 - 2020
    Interim ChairMayo IACUC
  28. 2017 - present
    RepresentativeACVIM ERC Committee
  29. 2017 - 2018
    MemberMayo IACUC
  30. 2017 - present
    ChairMayo BMEP Admissions
  31. 2017 - present
    MemberMayo BMEP Education Commitee
  32. 2016 - present
    MemberMayo Graduate School, BMEP Track
  33. 2016 - present
    MemberMayo CV Research Committee
  34. 2016 - 2017
    MemberMayo BMEP Admissions
  35. 2016 - 2020
    ChairMayo Clinic PhD Dissertation Committee
  36. 2015 - 2020
    MemberMayo Clinic PhD Dissertation Committee
  37. 2015 - 2016
    ChairVeterinary Institute for Regenerative Cures (VIRC) Research Committee
  38. 2015 - 2016
    ChairResearch Committee, School of Veterinary Medicine
  39. 2015 - 2016
    MemberVeterinary Scientist Training Program (VSTP) Advisory Board
  40. 2015 - 2016
    ReviewerNIH T32 Students in Advanced Research Fellowship (T35OD010956)
  41. 2015 - 2016
    MemberAwards Committee, School of Veterinary Medicine
  42. 2015
    MemberUniversity of California Davis Qualifying Examination Committee
  43. 2014 - 2018
    ChairUniversity of California Davis PhD Dissertation Committee
  44. 2014 - 2019
    MemberMayo Clinic PhD Dissertation Committee
  45. 2014 - 2018
    ChairUniversity of California Davis PhD Dissertation Committee
  46. 2014 - 2015
    MemberResearch Committee, School of Veterinary Medicine
  47. 2014
    MemberInternal Medicine Faculty Recruitment Search Committee
  48. 2014
    MemberUniversity of California Davis Qualifying Examination Committee
  49. 2014
    MemberUniversity of California Davis Qualifying Examination Committee
  50. 2014
    MemberUniversity of California Davis Qualifying Examination Committee
  51. 2013 - 2018
    ChairUniversity of California Davis PhD Dissertation Committee
  52. 2013 - 2017
    ChairUniversity of California Davis PhD Dissertation Committee
  53. 2013 - 2016
    AdvisorStrategic Planning Leader, Advisor to Associate Dean for Research
  54. 2013
    MemberUniversity of California Davis Qualifying Examination Committee
  55. 2013
    MemberUniversity of California Davis Qualifying Examination Committee
  56. 2012 - 2016
    MemberUniversity of California Davis PhD Dissertation Committee
  57. 2012 - 2016
    MemberCommittee on Support, Molecular Cellular and Integrative Physiology Graduate Group
  58. 2012 - 2014
    DirectorUC Davis Cardiology Residency Program
  59. 2012 - 2013
    MemberFellowship Grant Review Committee, Immunology Graduate Group
  60. 2012
    MemberCardiology Faculty Recruitment Search Committee
  61. 2012
    MemberUniversity of California Davis Qualifying Examination Committee
  62. 2012 - present
    MemberUC Davis Designated Emphasis in Translational Research
  63. 2011 - 2015
    MemberUniversity of California Davis PhD Dissertation Committee
  64. 2011 - 2018
    MemberUS Davis Molecular Cellular and Integrative Physiology Graduate Group
  65. 2011 - 2013
    MemberGraduate Student Recruitment Committee, Immunology Graduate Group
  66. 2011 - 2012
    LeaderCurriculum Development Committee
  67. 2011
    MemberUniversity of California Davis Qualifying Examination Committee
  68. 2011
    MemberUniversity of California Davis Qualifying Examination Committee
  69. 2010 - 2016
    MemberUniversity of California Davis PhD Dissertation Committee
  70. 2010 - 2015
    ChairUniversity of California Davis PhD Dissertation Committee
  71. 2010 - 2014
    MemberUniversity of California Davis PhD Dissertation Committee
  72. 2010 - 2014
    ChairContinuing Education and Extended Learning Committee
  73. 2010 - 2013
    MemberExecutive Committee, UC Davis Immunology Graduate Group
  74. 2010 - 2011
    MemberTelemedicine Committee
  75. 2010 - 2011
    LeaderCurriculum Development Committee II
  76. 2010 - present
    MemberUC Davis Molecular, Cellular and Integrative Physiology Graduate Group
  77. 2010 - present
    MemberBiomedical Engineering Society
  78. 2009 - 2013
    MemberUniversity of California Davis PhD Dissertation Committee
  79. 2009 - 2018
    MemberDesignated Emphasis in Biotechnology Program
  80. 2009 - 2016
    MemberDesignated Emphasis in Translational Research Program
  81. 2009 - 2010
    LeaderCurriculum Development Committee I
  82. 2009 - 2010
    MemberContinuing Education and Extended Learning Committee
  83. 2009
    MemberShelter Medicine Faculty Recruitment Search Committee
  84. 2009
    MemberUniversity of California Davis Qualifying Examination Committee
  85. 2009 - present
    MemberUC Davis Immunology Graduate Group
  86. 2009 - present
    MemberUC Davis Designated Emphasis in Biotechnology
  87. 2008 - 2019
    MemberUC Davis Immunology Graduate Group
  88. 2008 - 2015
    DirectorUC Davis Veterinary Cardiovacular Surgery Program
  89. 2008
    MemberVMD 402 Course Review Committee
  90. 2007 - 2012
    ChairUniversity of California Davis PhD Dissertation Committee
  91. 2007 - present
    MemberAssociation of Veterinary Soft Tissue Surgeons
  92. 2006 - 2010
    MemberUniversity of California Davis Qualifying Examination Committee
  93. 2004 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
  94. 2003 - present
    MemberAmerican Veterinary Medical Assocation
  95. 2000 - 2002
    FellowRoyal Society of Medicine
  96. 1995 - present
    MemberThe Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
  97. 1995 - present
    MemberBritish Small Animal Veterinary Association
  98. 1995 - present
    MemberBritish Veterinary Association

Publications

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Research activities

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