Research Interests / Areas of Expertise:
Dr. Myers has interest and expertise in clinical and experimental dermatopathology and cardiovascular pathology in both companion animals and lab animals. His recent work has centered on dermal toxicities and nutritionally influenced neoplastic changes.


Education & Certifications:
D.V.M.: Kansas State University, 1977.
Ph.D.: Kansas State University, 1982.
Diplomate: American College of Veterinary Pathologists, 1982.


Teaching:
VPTH 304 -- Introduction to Clinical Problem Solving
VPTH 342 -- General Pathology
VPTH 401 -- Medical Terminology
VPTH 456 -- Necropsy Laboratory
VPTH 422 -- Special Pathology (course coordinator)
VPTH 551 -- Postmortem Pathology Laboratory. Coordinator.
VPTH 570 -- Systemic Pathology (Cardiovascular) (odd years)
VPTH 571 -- Systemic Pathology (Dermatopathology) (even years)
VPTH 604 -- Pathology Case Seminar
VPTH 650 -- Advanced Postmortem Techniques variable
VPTH 679 -- Histopathology of Laboratory Animals (even years)
VMED 403Ke -- Study abroad in Kenya


Selected Publications:
Hendrich S, Fan M, Sung S, Brown RC, Semakaleng L-M, Myers RK, Osweiler G. Toxicity evaluation of polymeric ferric sulphate. Int J Environmental Technology and Management. 1:No.3, 2001.

Gunning DB, Barua AB, Myers RK, Ueltschy A, Romans D, Olson JA. Comparative histologic effects of daily topical application of creams containing all-trans retinoic acid or all-trans retinoyl beta-glucuronide on pig skin. Submitted for pubilication, 2001.

Graham JC and Myers RK. The Prognostic Significance of Angiogenesis in Canine Mammary Tumors. J Vet Int Med. 13:416-8, 1999.

Thomsen BV and Myers RK. Extraskeletal Osteosarcoma of the Mandibular Salivary Gland in a Dog. Vet Pathol 36:71-73, 1999.

Myers RK and Taylor M. "Rural and general practice option: An innovative parallel curriculum." J Vet Med Ed. Spring:8-13, 1996.

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Leadership:
Editor/Reviewer, J. Vet. Med. Ed., present.

Twelfth Veterinary Medical Symposium Committee (did most of the organization for the problem-based learning segment)

Editor/Reviewer, Vet. Pathol. - several years in late 1980s, 1995

Necropsy Coordinator, ISU Necropsy Laboratory, 1990 - 1994.

Co-Chair and Chair, ACVP Education Committee, 1992-93.

Editor/Reviewer, ISU Press, 1992.


Honors & Awards:
Outstanding Academic Advisor (William O. Reece Award) 2001.

Wakonse Fellow, May 1996.

ISU Foundation Career Achievement in Teaching Award, May 1995.

Merck, Sharp, and Dohme Company AgVet Award for Creativity in Teaching.

Amoco Distinguished Teaching Award, 1990.

University Regent Teaching Award, 1990.

Norden Distinguished Teacher Award, 1989.

SAVMA ISU Candidate for Outstanding Teacher in Veterinary Medicine, 1989.

GSB Outstanding Educator of the CVM, 1988.

Norden Distinguished Teacher Award, 1984.

Charles Davis Foundation, Outstanding pathology graduate student, 1980.


Memberships:
American Veterinary Medical Association
American College of Veterinary Pathologists
American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians
Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges
Charles Davis Foundation
American Association of Avian Pathologists