Students
Lauren Maas, BS (MS student in Animal Biology)
Lauren is studying arrhythmogenesis in horses, with a specific interest in sudden death in thoroughbred racehorses. Her project aims to better understand the risk factors that may increase the likelihood of electrical disturbances occurring in the heart of the horse.
Sarah Mendoza, BS (PhD student in Molecular, Cellular, & Integrative Physiology)
Sarah's project is focused on identifying novel bone-regenerative therapies for low bone mass disorders. The goal for her project is to elucidate the role of Hypoxia-Inducible Factor-2α, a transcription factor, in skeletal health.
Hypoxia-Inducible Factor-2α Signaling in the Skeletal System
Anthony Magana
Anthony is a current DVM student (class of 2029) and joined the Reesink lab as a STAR student in 2026. His research focuses on tendon mechanics and the role of lubricin in equine superficial digital flexor tendon (SDFT) health and function. The goal of his research is to elucidate how tendon mechanics change with injury and how lubricin may contribute to tendon mechanical properties