Dorothy Ainsworth

Ainsworth D.M.

Professor of Medicine
DVM PhD Dipl ACVIM
Section of Large Animal Medicine
Department of Clinical Sciences
Cornell University
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, 14853 Ithaca, United States
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Dr. Ainsworth’s research focuses on understanding equine pulmonary biology and immunology with specific interest in neonatal septicemia, equine neurodevelopmental problems resulting from environmental chemical exposure, and the genetic basis of equine recurrent laryngeal hemiplegia.

Education and Training

  • 1980     Washington State University, DVM (Cum Laude)
  • 1980-1981     San Luis Rey Equine Clinic, Internship - Equine Surgery and Radiology
  • 1981-1983     Michigan State University, Residency in Equine Medicine
  • 1985     University of Wisconsin, MSc, Veterinary Science
  • 1990     University of Wisconsin, PhD, Veterinary Science

Awards and Honors

  • 2018     SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Faculty Service.
  • Norden Teaching Award
  • NIH Senior Research Fellow (NHLBI)