Dr. Wendy Williams is a Diplomate of the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine and Attending Veterinarian. In this role, she is to ensure the health and wellbeing of all animals used in research, teaching and testing at OUHS.
Education:
- BS - Chemistry and Biology, Cum laude, University of Nevada Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV (2002-2006)
- DVM - Cum laude, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO (2008-2012)
- MS - Microbiology and Immunology, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO (2012-2015)
Board Certification(s):
- Diplomate, Laboratory Animal Medicine, American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine
Residency:
- Comparative Medicine, Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology - Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO (2012-2015)
Clinical/Research Interests:
- Novel orthopedic solutions for injury and disease conditions
- Advancements in laboratory animal science and welfare
- Epigenetics of maternal diet and obesity on offpsring
Funding:
Khandaker, M. (Principal Investigator), Haleem, A. (Co-Investigator), Williams, W. R. (Co-Investigator), 2% Effort, "Bioresorbable Fixation Devices for Long Bone Fracture Surgeries," Sponsored by Oklahoma Idea Network for Biomedical Research Excellence
Current Funding (Total Cost per Year): $100,000.00
Total Direct Costs: $100,000.00
May 2023 - May 2025
Myers, D. A. (Principal Investigator), Williams, W. R. (Consultant), "Renovation and Construction for New Translational Research Animal Facility," Infrastructure and Projects Grant, Sponsored by National Institutes of Health, Federal
Total Direct Costs: $8,000,000.00
September 2019 - May 2024
Select Honors and Accomplishments:
- Faculty Leadership Program - OUHS (2020)
- Emerging Leader Award - American Society for Lab Animal Practitioners (2014)