Animal Science Graduate Students

Kristina Boss is a M.S. student in the UW Animal Science Department. She is working with Dr. Brenda Alexander and together they are interested in reproductive biology, but more specifically, they are investigating TRPM8 in the male and female gonads. After graduation, Kristina wishes to pursue more of her research interests with an animal reproductive services company. Kristina is from Plymouth, MN. Office: AS/MB 401 | Email: kboss1@uwyo.edu

McKenna Considine is a M.S. student in the UW Animal Science Department. She is working with Dr. Peter Nathanielsz and Dr. Mike Day. Together they are interested in understanding fetal programming. After graduation, McKenna wishes to secure a faculty position at a university and continue her research in fetal programming. McKenna is from Severna Park, MD. Office: AS/MB 401 | Email: mkiehne@uwyo.edu

Rexiati Maimaiti is a Ph.D. student with the University of Wyoming Animal Science Department. Together, advisor Dr. Wei Guo and Rexiati are working to understand the molecular mechanisms of RNA binding motif 20 (RBM20) in regulating skeletal muscle growth, regeneration and myopathy. Rexiati's career interests include continuing in the basic scientific research field. Rexiati is from Kashgar, Xinjiang, China. Office: AS/MB Rm. 401 | Email: rmaimaiti@uwyo.edu

Chad Page, a Ph.D. student, is working with Dr. Whit Stewart to investigate the effects of strategic mineral supplementation in sheep production systems. After he finishes his degree program, Chad wishes to continue working within the sheep industry and further satisfy his interests in the ruminant nutrition discipline. Chad is from Chandler, AZ. Office: AS/MB Rm. 401 | Email: cpage5@uwyo.edu

Mingming Sun is a Ph.D. student working with Dr. Wei Guo. His research interests include the molecular mechanism of cardiac disease and diabetes. Within this area of study, Mingming is primarily focused on the involved pathway and modification of RNA binding motif protein 20 (RBM20, a splicing factor). After his program is finished, Mingming wishes to secure a job that allows him the opportunity to apply the principles of animal and biomedical sciences to daily life. Hometown: Fuyang, Anhui, China. Office: AS/MB Rm. 401 | Email: msun2@uwyo.edu

Jaelyn Whaley is working on a Master's degree under the guidance of Dr. Whit Stewart and Dr. Warrie Means. Her primary focus is quantifying the economic impact of excessively fat lambs in the U.S. lamb processing sector. Jaelyn hopes to teach animal science at a junior college or work in outreach and education in the American Lamb industry after she completes her program at UW. Jaelyn is from Yampa, CO. Office: AS/MB Rm. 401 | Email: jwhaley@uwyo.edu