"Regenerative Medicine Therapies in Horses," presented by Dr. Aimee Colbath, assistant professor in the Section of Large Animal Surgery at #CornellVet, recorded December 19, 2023 via Zoom.
⚠️ Please note: This presentation includes photos of healing injuries and wounds. Please view at your own discretion.
Dr. Aimee Colbath's talk focuses on regenerative medicine treatments available to equine owners including stem cells, platelet rich plasma, autologous conditioned serum (IRAP) and autologous protein solution (ProStride).
Colbath received her VMD from the University of Pennsylvania. Following graduation, she completed a large animal internship at the University of Georgia followed by an equine surgical internship at the Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. From 2012-2015, Colbath completed an equine surgical residency at Colorado State University. In 2022, she started a position in Large Animal Orthopedic Surgery at Cornell University.
Clinically, Colbath has a passion for musculoskeletal disease and orthopedic surgery including arthroscopy, fracture repair and lameness with a special interest in regenerative medicine and whole horse rehabilitation techniques (including acupuncture, kinesiotape and physiotherapy). Her laboratory focuses on musculoskeletal disease interventions with a special interest in immunotherapeutic treatments and regenerative medicine techniques.
Cornell's Equine Hospital, the New York State 4-H Horse Program and Cornell Cooperative Extension are proud to host the Equine Seminar Series: monthly talks presented equine experts on important equine health and management topics. The seminars are free to attend and open to the public. Learn more: www.vet.cornell.edu.
