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Leigh G. Griffiths, Ph.D., MRCVS

  1. Veterinary Surgeon
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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 - Practical Microvascular SurgeryCanniesburn Hospital
  7. 1998
    Certificate - Small animal surgeryGlasgow University Veterinary School
  8. 1995
    MRCVS - Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons - Professional veterinary medical qualifications (UK equivalent of DVM).Emmanuel College Cambridge, Cambridge University
  9. 1995
    VetMBEmmanual College Cambridge, Cambridge University
  10. 1994
    MA - Biochemistry and Veterinary MedicineEmmanuel College Cambridge, Cambridge University
  11. 1992
    BA - Biochemistry and Veterinary MedicineEmmanuel College Cambridge, Cambridge University

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. 2025 - present
    MemberThesis Advisory Committee
  2. 2025 - present
    MemberThesis Advisory Committee
  3. 2024 - present
    Subcommittee ChairFoundation Pillar
  4. 2023
    Co - ChairNIH/NHLBI Study Section, National Institutes of Health
  5. 2023 - present
    MemberResearch Space and Equipment Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Research Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  6. 2023 - present
    MemberThesis Advisory Committee
  7. 2023 - present
    MemberThesis Advisory Committee
  8. 2023
    ReviewerNIH/NHLBI Study Section, National Institutes of Health
  9. 2022 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Personnel Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  10. 2021 - 2023
    ChairACVIM ERC Committee
  11. 2021 - present
    Scientific Advisory BoardThe Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
  12. 2021 - present
    Reviewer and MemberMayo Regenerative Medicine Track, Curriculum Development Award Study Section (Member)
  13. 2021 - present
    AdvisorNASA Advisory Committee
  14. 2021 - present
    Course DirectorMayo Regenerative Tissue Engineering, Curriculum Development
  15. 2020 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Graduate School, Regenerative Medicine Track
  16. 2020 - present
    MemberBMEP Oral Qualifying Exam Committee
  17. 2020 - present
    MemberBMEP Oral Qualifying Exam Committee
  18. 2020 - present
    MemberMayo Regenerative Medicine, Curriculum Committee
  19. 2020 - present
    MemberBMEP Oral Qualifying Exam Committee
  20. 2020 - present
    MemberBMEP Oral Qualifying Exam Committee
  21. 2020 - present
    MemberImmunology Graduate Program Oral Qualifying Committee
  22. 2020 - present
    Grant ReviewerCenter for Clinical and Translational Science (CCaTS)
  23. 2019 - 2021
    MemberMayo Department of Comparative Medicine, Faculty Recruitment Committee
  24. 2019 - present
    MemberBMEP Oral Qualifying Exam Committee
  25. 2019 - present
    MemberBMEP Oral Qualifying Exam Committee
  26. 2019 - present
    MemberBMEP Oral Qualifying Exam Committee
  27. 2019 - present
    MemberBMEP Oral Qualifying Exam Committee
  28. 2019 - present
    MemberBMEP Oral Qualifying Exam Committee
  29. 2019 - present
    MemberBMEP Oral Qualifying Exam Committee
  30. 2019 - present
    MemberBMEP Oral Qualifying Exam Committee
  31. 2019 - present
    ChairMayo Clinic PhD Dissertation Committee
  32. 2019 - present
    ChairMayo Clinic PhD Dissertation Committee
  33. 2018 - present
    MemberBMEP Oral Qualifying Exam Committee
  34. 2018 - present
    MemberBMEP Oral Qualifying Exam Committee
  35. 2018 - present
    MemberBMEP Oral Qualifying Exam Committee
  36. 2018 - present
    Standing Committee MemberBMEP Oral Qualifying Exam Committee
  37. 2018 - present
    MemberBMEP Oral Qualifying Exam Committee
  38. 2018 - present
    MemberBMEP Oral Qualifying Exam Committee
  39. 2018 - present
    ChairMayo Clinic PhD Dissertation Committee
  40. 2018 - 2020
    Interim ChairMayo IACUC
  41. 2017 - present
    Committee MemberACVIM ERC Committee
  42. 2017 - 2018
    MemberMayo IACUC
  43. 2017 - present
    ChairMayo BMEP Admissions
  44. 2017 - present
    MemberMayo BMEP Education Commitee
  45. 2016 - present
    MemberMayo Graduate School, BMEP Track
  46. 2016 - present
    MemberMayo CV Research Committee
  47. 2016 - 2017
    MemberMayo BMEP Admissions
  48. 2016 - 2020
    ChairMayo Clinic PhD Dissertation Committee
  49. 2015 - 2020
    MemberMayo Clinic PhD Dissertation Committee
  50. 2015 - 2016
    ChairVeterinary Institute for Regenerative Cures (VIRC) Research Committee
  51. 2015 - 2016
    ChairResearch Committee, School of Veterinary Medicine
  52. 2015 - 2016
    MemberVeterinary Scientist Training Program (VSTP) Advisory Board
  53. 2015 - 2016
    ReviewerNIH T32 Students in Advanced Research Fellowship (T35OD010956)
  54. 2015 - 2016
    MemberAwards Committee, School of Veterinary Medicine
  55. 2015
    MemberUniversity of California Davis Qualifying Examination Committee
  56. 2014 - 2018
    ChairUniversity of California Davis PhD Dissertation Committee
  57. 2014 - 2019
    MemberMayo Clinic PhD Dissertation Committee
  58. 2014 - 2018
    ChairUniversity of California Davis PhD Dissertation Committee
  59. 2014 - 2015
    MemberResearch Committee, School of Veterinary Medicine
  60. 2014
    MemberInternal Medicine Faculty Recruitment Search Committee
  61. 2014
    MemberUniversity of California Davis Qualifying Examination Committee
  62. 2014
    MemberUniversity of California Davis Qualifying Examination Committee
  63. 2014
    MemberUniversity of California Davis Qualifying Examination Committee
  64. 2013 - 2018
    ChairUniversity of California Davis PhD Dissertation Committee
  65. 2013 - 2017
    ChairUniversity of California Davis PhD Dissertation Committee
  66. 2013 - 2016
    AdvisorStrategic Planning Leader, Advisor to Associate Dean for Research
  67. 2013
    MemberUniversity of California Davis Qualifying Examination Committee
  68. 2013
    MemberUniversity of California Davis Qualifying Examination Committee
  69. 2012 - 2016
    MemberUniversity of California Davis PhD Dissertation Committee
  70. 2012 - 2016
    MemberCommittee on Support, Molecular Cellular and Integrative Physiology Graduate Group
  71. 2012 - 2014
    DirectorUC Davis Cardiology Residency Program
  72. 2012 - 2013
    MemberFellowship Grant Review Committee, Immunology Graduate Group
  73. 2012
    MemberCardiology Faculty Recruitment Search Committee
  74. 2012
    MemberUniversity of California Davis Qualifying Examination Committee
  75. 2012 - present
    MemberUC Davis Designated Emphasis in Translational Research
  76. 2011 - 2015
    MemberUniversity of California Davis PhD Dissertation Committee
  77. 2011 - 2018
    MemberUS Davis Molecular Cellular and Integrative Physiology Graduate Group
  78. 2011 - 2013
    MemberGraduate Student Recruitment Committee, Immunology Graduate Group
  79. 2011 - 2012
    LeaderCurriculum Development Committee
  80. 2011
    MemberUniversity of California Davis Qualifying Examination Committee
  81. 2011
    MemberUniversity of California Davis Qualifying Examination Committee
  82. 2010 - 2016
    MemberUniversity of California Davis PhD Dissertation Committee
  83. 2010 - 2015
    ChairUniversity of California Davis PhD Dissertation Committee
  84. 2010 - 2014
    MemberUniversity of California Davis PhD Dissertation Committee
  85. 2010 - 2014
    ChairContinuing Education and Extended Learning Committee
  86. 2010 - 2013
    MemberExecutive Committee, UC Davis Immunology Graduate Group
  87. 2010 - 2011
    MemberTelemedicine Committee
  88. 2010 - 2011
    LeaderCurriculum Development Committee II
  89. 2010 - present
    MemberUC Davis Molecular, Cellular and Integrative Physiology Graduate Group
  90. 2010 - present
    MemberBiomedical Engineering Society
  91. 2009 - 2013
    MemberUniversity of California Davis PhD Dissertation Committee
  92. 2009 - 2018
    MemberDesignated Emphasis in Biotechnology Program
  93. 2009 - 2016
    MemberDesignated Emphasis in Translational Research Program
  94. 2009 - 2010
    LeaderCurriculum Development Committee I
  95. 2009 - 2010
    MemberContinuing Education and Extended Learning Committee
  96. 2009
    MemberShelter Medicine Faculty Recruitment Search Committee
  97. 2009
    MemberUniversity of California Davis Qualifying Examination Committee
  98. 2009 - present
    MemberUC Davis Immunology Graduate Group
  99. 2009 - present
    MemberUC Davis Designated Emphasis in Biotechnology
  100. 2008 - 2019
    MemberUC Davis Immunology Graduate Group
  101. 2008 - 2015
    DirectorUC Davis Veterinary Cardiovacular Surgery Program
  102. 2008
    MemberVMD 402 Course Review Committee
  103. 2007 - 2012
    ChairUniversity of California Davis PhD Dissertation Committee
  104. 2007 - present
    MemberAssociation of Veterinary Soft Tissue Surgeons
  105. 2006 - 2010
    MemberUniversity of California Davis Qualifying Examination Committee
  106. 2004 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
  107. 2003 - present
    MemberAmerican Veterinary Medical Assocation
  108. 2000 - 2002
    FellowRoyal Society of Medicine
  109. 1995 - present
    MemberThe Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
  110. 1995 - present
    MemberBritish Small Animal Veterinary Association
  111. 1995 - present
    MemberBritish Veterinary Association

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Research activities

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