Contact Information

Email: holcomb6@cvm.msu.edu

Phone: 517-353-9710

Fax: 517-432-1042

Education

• BS, Cornell University, 1985
• VMD, The University of Pennsylvania, 1990
• MS, The Ohio State University, 1994
• PhD, Michigan State University, 1997
• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons
• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Emergency Critical Care

Honors and Awards

• Committee member, Grayson Jockey Club Research Foundation , 2015
• Secretary, 2013 - 2014, Michigan Animal Health Foundation Board of Trustees , 2010 – 2015
• Chair, 2013 - 2014, Morris Animal Foundation Large Animal Scientific Advisory Board , 2010 – 2014
• SCAVMA Excellence in Teaching Award from the Class of 2016, 2014
• Excellence in Teaching Award from the Class of 2014, 2014
• Commencement Address Speaker for the MSU CVM Class of 2012, 2012
• Pfizer Distinguished Veterinary Teacher Award , 2012
• Educator of the Year Award, American College of Veterinary Emergency Critical Care and Merck Animal Health, 2012
• SCAVA Excellence in Teaching Award from the Class of 2012, 2010
• Welfare and Safety Summit: Environment and Training Practices Committee appointment, The Jockey Club, Lexington, KY, 2010
• British Equine Veterinary Association and the Equine Veterinary Journal manuscript award, 2007
• Distinguished Honorary Alumnus, College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, 2006

Research Interests

• Sepsis, endotoxemia, and inflammation
• Colic
• Upper respiratory function and dysphagia