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Kathryn Meurs, DVM, PhD Diplomate ACVIM (Cardiology)

Dean, Professor, Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies

Contact:

kmmeurs@ncsu.edu
Office: 919.513.6213
Lab: Genetic Testing
Lab Phone: 919.513.6213

Biography

Dr. Meurs completed her DVM at the University of Wisconsin – Madison and completed a small animal internship at North Carolina State University. She completed a Cardiology residency at Texas A&M University and is board certified from the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Cardiology). Dr. Meurs has a Ph.D. in Genetics from Texas A&M University and her areas of interest include familial aspects of cardiovascular disease, especially cardiomyopathy.



Publications


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Affiliations
Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Cardiology)
Certifications
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Cardiology)

Research Emphasis

Genetics, Spontaneous Animal Disease Models
Genetics of Cardiovascular Disease

News

Historic NC State Veterinary Medicine Fundraising Campaign Exceeds Goal

The resounding success of the Think and Do the Extraordinary Campaign solidifies NC State University's position as a world leader in veterinary medicine. 

Together Again: NC State Vet Med’s Class of 2020 Returns for In-Person Graduation

Nearly a year and a half after they officially became veterinarians, the class of 2020 got the moment they deserve: an in-person, traditional oath and hooding graduation ceremony.

Meurs Named NC State Veterinary Medicine Interim Dean

Meurs takes over leadership when current CVM Dean Paul Lunn steps down in January.

Lunn to Step Down as NC State Veterinary Medicine Dean in January

Lunn, who has led the CVM since 2012, will leave a legacy of monumental growth and increasing global influence at the CVM.

Culture of Support at NC State Veterinary Medicine Fuels Research Grant Success

A steady rise in grants from national and state agencies, veterinary organizations and nonprofits has helped fuel the college’s reputation for innovation.

Meurs Receives Distinguished Professorship in Comparative Medicine

Meurs’ ongoing, groundbreaking research broadens understanding of cardiac genetic disease in companion animals, information that often has potential to guide treatment of human disease.

Blikslager Honored with AVMA Clinical Research Award

The award recognizes Anthony Blikslager's 30 years of groundbreaking equine colic and gastroenterology research.

Olivry Receives Lifetime Achievement Award for Groundbreaking Dermatology Career

At NC State, Thierry Olivry has dedicated his career to decoding the mechanisms behind itch and ways to address common yet pernicious skin conditions in animals.

CVM Class of 2020 Graduates in Online Ceremony

Completing four years of DVM education with unprecedented challenges, the Class of 2020 graduated Friday via a ceremony on Zoom.

With Genetic Counseling, CVM Takes Deeper Dives into Dog DNA

At-home DNA tests can uncover that your mixed-breed rescue is 1/8th Jack Russell terrier. A saliva sample sent through the mail can estimate how big a dog may get, if they have drug sensitivities or detail their chance of developing a heart condition. The tests can be revelatory. They can also just be the beginning.

Dobermans with Genetic Heart Disorder May Be Model for Human Treatments

Dilated cardiomyopathy is a fatal genetic heart disorder common in Doberman pinschers. The disease affects the heart muscle’s ability to contract, leading to congestive heart failure or sudden death in adult dogs. Humans with dilated cardiomyopathy have the same prognosis...

From Seattle With Love

How did someone who has never visited the CVM or had her pet treated in the NC State Veterinary hospital become a faithful patron of the CVM? It turns out that it’s a matter of the heart...

At the Crossroads of Discovery

The Firestone Laboratory is where scientific research is moved it into the clinic through clinical trials and other work, this is where new concepts and forms of treatment are tested and proven, modified or...

Biomedical Partnership Center Construction Ushers in New Phase

When completed in 2017, the two-story facility will include space for CVM research activities and provide an outstanding platform for industry and government researchers, entrepreneurs, clinical trial companies, as well as biomedical investigators across...

Meurs First Recipient of the Mark L. Morris Jr. Investigator Award

With support from the investigator award, Meurs' research team hopes to identify genetic variants that lead to the development of mitral valve degeneration, and use that information to innovate treatment and prevention plans for dogs with...