Meet The Team

Dr. Joshua Stern

Dr. Joshua Stern is a world leader in translational cardiology and cardiovascular genetic research.  He is a Professor of Cardiology and Associate Dean for Veterinary Medical Center Operations at the University of California Davis School of Veterinary Medicine.  His active laboratory is dedicated to the pursuit of genetic discovery and investigation of novel therapies for cardiovascular disease.  He earned his DVM at the Ohio State University, followed by board certification in cardiology from North Carolina State University and a PhD in Cardiovascular Genetics from Washington State University.

Dr. Katie Tolbert

Dr. Matt R. Kaeberlein

Dr. Kaeberlein is recognized internationally for his research on the biological mechanisms of healthy aging. He is a Professor of Pathology at the University of Washington School of Medicine where he directs the Healthy Aging and Longevity Research Institute, the Biological Mechanisms of Healthy Aging Training Program and the NIH Nathan Shock Center of Excellence in the Basic Biology of Aging. Dr. Kaeberlein is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the American Aging Association (AGE), and the Gerontological Society of America (GSA). Dr. Kaeberlein is Co-Director of the Dog Aging Project.

Dr. Dean Carolyn J Henry

Dr. Henry was named Dean of the University of Missouri (MU) College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) in February 2018 after serving as Interim Dean for six months. She is a tenured Full Professor with dual appointments at the CVM and the School of Medicine. She earned her DVM at Auburn University (1990) and practiced small animal and emergency medicine before completing an oncology residency/MS (DACVIM ’94). Henry served on the faculty at Washington State University from 1993 to 1997 before accepting a position at MU in 1997 to develop the oncology service.