• 2017 Morris Animal Foundation Student Research Award. First Place.
    Kustasz LE, Optimization of ultrasound settings for better determination of cystolith size in vitro..” Mentored by Nelson NC, Kruger JM
  • 2017 ABCD & Merial Young Scientist Award.
    Maciej Parys. Characterization of immunomodulatory properties of feline mesenchymal stem cells.” Mentored by Yuzbasiyan-Gurkan V, Kruger JM
  • 2016 AVMA/AVMF Young Investigators Award: First Place.
    Maciej Parys. Characterization of immunomodulatory properties of feline mesenchymal stem cells.” Mentored by Yuzbasiyan-Gurkan V, Kruger JM
  • 2016 ACVIM Resident Research Award.
    Ryan Dulaney. “Quantification or urine elimination behaviors in cats using a motion-activated video recording system. Mentored by Kruger JM, Hopsfenberger M, Malenoski, R. Hauptman J.
  • 2007 ACVIM Resident Research Abstract Award.
    Jessica Larson. “Epidemiology of feline calicivirus urinary tract infection in cats with idiopathic cystitis.” Mentored by Kruger JM, Wise AG, Kaneene JB, Maes RK.
  • 2003 MSU CVM Student Research Award.
    Brian Scanson. “Detection of feline calicivirus nucleic acid in urine by a real-time RT-PCR assay." Mentored by Kruger JM, Wise AG, Maes RK.
  • 2002 Phi Zeta Research Day DVM Poster Presentation Winner.
    Brian Scanson. “Evaluation of a real-time RT-PCR assay for detection of feline caliciviruses.” Mentored by Wise AG, Kruger JM, Venta PJ, Maes RK.
  • 2001 Phi Zeta Research Day DVM Poster Presentation Winner.
    Brian Scanson. “Development of a quantitative RT-PCR assay for detection of feline calicivirus.” Mentored by JM Kruger, PJ Venta, AG Wise, RK Maes.