105: Latest CSU Health Research

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Panel A

Image Caption: Research starts with a simple question: “Why?” Scientists ask fundamental questions, discover possibilities, and find solutions to help keep our world healthy. Their decisions can impact ecosystems across the entire planet.

Leading Health Research

Colorado State University is a global leader in animal and human health research. CSU researchers conduct studies, analyze results, and gain perspectives that impact every aspect of our world.

Although CSU researchers often provide a treatment plan for one sick animal their findings can also help solve problems that affect huge populations of animals and people. As you read about the life-changing work that researchers are completing at CSU, think about how their discoveries impact you.

Panel B

Image Caption: CSU needs you. The most successful teams are made up of individuals from various backgrounds who bring their own unique and diverse perspectives. Think about how your unique voice could help a team solve today’s problems.

The Next Generation of Scientists

CSU professors and students work at the intersection of human, animal, and environmental health. This means we believe the health of all people is closely connected to that of animals, plants, and our shared surroundings. CSU is excited for the next generation of scientists (you!) to bring their unique perspective, individual ideas, and inquiring minds to help discover answers to the world’s complex questions.

Think about a problem that impacts your life … What’s your creative solution?

JOCELYN HITTLE

Associate Vice Chancellor for CSU Spur & Special Projects, CSU System

Jocelyn Hittle is primarily focused on helping to create the CSU System’s new Spur campus at the National Western Center, and on supporting campus sustainability goals across CSU’s campuses. She sits on the Denver Mayor’s Sustainability Advisory Council, on the Advisory Committee for the Coors Western Art Show, and is a technical advisor for the AASHE STARS program.

Prior to joining CSU, Jocelyn was the Associate Director of PlaceMatters, a national urban planning think tank, and worked for the Orton Family Foundation. She has a degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Princeton, and a Masters in Environmental Management from the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies.

Jocelyn grew up in Colorado and spends her free time in the mountains or exploring Denver.

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TONY FRANK

Chancellor, CSU System

Dr. Tony Frank is the Chancellor of the CSU System. He previously served for 11 years as the 14th president of CSU in Fort Collins. Dr. Frank earned his undergraduate degree in biology from Wartburg College, followed by a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Illinois, and a Ph.D. and residencies in pathology and toxicology at Purdue. Prior to his appointment as CSU’s president in 2008, he served as the University’s provost and executive vice president, vice president for research, chairman of the Pathology Department, and Associate Dean for Research in the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. He was appointed to a dual role as Chancellor in 2015 and became full-time System chancellor in July 2019.

Dr. Frank serves on a number of state and national boards, has authored and co-authored numerous scientific publications, and has been honored with state and national awards for his leadership in higher education.

Dr. Frank and his wife, Dr. Patti Helper, have three daughters.

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We’ll see you Saturday!

2nd Saturday at CSU Spur is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. this Saturday (April 13)! The theme is the Big Bloom.

Hope to see you there!