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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 - Small animal surgeryGlasgow University Veterinary School
  7. 1995
    MRCVS - Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons - Professional veterinary medical qualifications (UK equivalent of DVM).Emmanuel College Cambridge, Cambridge University
  8. 1995
    VetMBEmmanual College Cambridge, Cambridge University
  9. 1994
    MA - Biochemistry and Veterinary MedicineEmmanuel College Cambridge, Cambridge University
  10. 1992
    BA - Biochemistry and Veterinary MedicineEmmanuel College Cambridge, Cambridge University
  11.  
    Certificate - Practical Microvascular SurgeryCanniesburn Hospital

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

Publications

See my publications

Research activities

See a description of research activities.