Her area of specialization in comparative cardiovascular-respiratory physiology, comparative medicine focusing on captive wildlife, and the psychological well-being of captive animals. Her current research focuses on comparative microvascular physiology through collaborative efforts with the Thoracic Surgery Department and the Division of Nephrology, OSU School of Medicine. Her advisory responsibilities include the OSU Student Chapter of the International Association of Aquatic Animal Medicine, the Student Chapter of the Association of Human Animal Bond Veterinarians, and the OSU Pet Loss Support Hotline.