Person

David Edgar Anderson, DVM, MS, DACVS, AAAS Fellow

Associate Dean | Veterinary Medicine Administration

Specialization: Board Certified, American College of Veterinary Surgeons

Overview

David E Anderson, DVM, MS, Diplomate American College of Veterinary Surgeons. Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies. Dr. Anderson holds a BS in Animal Science (NC State University), a DVM (NC State University), and MS (Clinical Sciences � Osteology and Biomaterials, Kansas State University). Dr. Anderson completed an Internship at the University of Georgia and a residency at Kansas State University. His clinical expertise is in surgery of beef and dairy cattle, sheep and goats, llamas and alpacas, and pigs. His research programs involved the study of bone trauma, biomaterials, tissue regeneration, development of surgical models for study of disease conditions, and pain management. Dr. Anderson provides CE seminars internationally on a wide variety of surgery, pain management, chemical restraint, and research topics. In January 2022, the Council of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) elected Dr. Anderson to the rank of AAAS Fellow.

Research Focus

Dr. Anderson's research focus area is translational and regenerative medicine. His current focus is in the development of platforms for tissue regeneration.

Clinical Focus

Dr. Anderson is a Board Certified veterinary surgeon (American College of Veterinary Surgeons) focusing on livestock. He works on a variety of livestock species and is internationally recognized as an expert in cattle, small ruminants, and camelids.

Outreach Focus

Dr. Anderson is an internationally recognized expert in livestock surgery and pain management. He is frequently invited to be a keynote speaker at national and international conferences and, to date, has spoken in 12 countries.

Research Questions
  • Our research programs are focused on developing new technologies for regenerative and rehabilitative medicine. We utilize biomaterials, scaffolds, stem cells, in vitro and in vivo models to develop next generation solutions for people suffering debilitating injuries and loss of use of tissues and organs.
Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
CEM 510 - Graduate Research Participation
1 - 6 credit hours

Advanced research techniques while conducting individual biomedical research projects under supervision of faculty.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Comment(s): Open to all graduate students.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Engman, Augustin | Mulon, Pierre-Yves | Rajeev, Sree | Sultana, Hameeda | Whitlock, Brian Keith | Millis, Darryl L | Okafor, Chika C | Miller, Deb | Lear, Andrea Sketch | Springer, Nora Lynn | Gerhold Jr, Richard William | Abouelkhair, Mohamed | Thompson, Patrick Beamon | Collar, Elizabeth Marie

CEM 612 - Journal Club in Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences
1 credit hour(s)

Readings and discussions based on current literature.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.

Other Instructors: Smith, Joe | Whitlock, Brian Keith | Reed Jr, Robert B | Caldwell, Marc | Schaefer, Deanna M | Sheldon, Julie Deanne | Neelakanta, Girish | Gerhold Jr, Richard William | Cushing, Andrew | Lear, Andrea Sketch | Rouse, Barry T | Dhar, Madhu S

CEM 613 - Journal Club in Large Animal Clinical Sciences
1 credit hour(s)

Readings and discussions based on current literature.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.

Other Instructors: Sommardahl, Carla S | Graves, Meggan | Mulon, Pierre-Yves | Prado, Tulio M. | Gerhold Jr, Richard William | Smith, Joe

Picture of David Edgar Anderson, DVM, MS, DACVS, AAAS Fellow
A205 Veterinary Medical Center
2407 River Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4545
Education and Training
  • MS, Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Tec, Kansas St Univ Manhattan, 1994
  • Doctorate, Veterinary Medicine, General, North Carolina St Univ Raleigh, 1990
  • BS, Animal Sciences, General, North Carolina St Univ Raleigh, 1988
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David Edgar Anderson, DVM, MS, DACVS, AAAS Fellow

Associate Dean | Veterinary Medicine Administration
Picture of David Edgar Anderson, DVM, MS, DACVS, AAAS Fellow image
A205 Veterinary Medical Center
2407 River Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4545
Education and Training
  • MS, Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Tec, Kansas St Univ Manhattan, 1994
  • Doctorate, Veterinary Medicine, General, North Carolina St Univ Raleigh, 1990
  • BS, Animal Sciences, General, North Carolina St Univ Raleigh, 1988
Overview

David E Anderson, DVM, MS, Diplomate American College of Veterinary Surgeons. Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies. Dr. Anderson holds a BS in Animal Science (NC State University), a DVM (NC State University), and MS (Clinical Sciences � Osteology and Biomaterials, Kansas State University). Dr. Anderson completed an Internship at the University of Georgia and a residency at Kansas State University. His clinical expertise is in surgery of beef and dairy cattle, sheep and goats, llamas and alpacas, and pigs. His research programs involved the study of bone trauma, biomaterials, tissue regeneration, development of surgical models for study of disease conditions, and pain management. Dr. Anderson provides CE seminars internationally on a wide variety of surgery, pain management, chemical restraint, and research topics. In January 2022, the Council of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) elected Dr. Anderson to the rank of AAAS Fellow.

Research Focus

Dr. Anderson's research focus area is translational and regenerative medicine. His current focus is in the development of platforms for tissue regeneration.

Clinical Focus

Dr. Anderson is a Board Certified veterinary surgeon (American College of Veterinary Surgeons) focusing on livestock. He works on a variety of livestock species and is internationally recognized as an expert in cattle, small ruminants, and camelids.

Outreach Focus

Dr. Anderson is an internationally recognized expert in livestock surgery and pain management. He is frequently invited to be a keynote speaker at national and international conferences and, to date, has spoken in 12 countries.

Research Questions
  • Our research programs are focused on developing new technologies for regenerative and rehabilitative medicine. We utilize biomaterials, scaffolds, stem cells, in vitro and in vivo models to develop next generation solutions for people suffering debilitating injuries and loss of use of tissues and organs.
Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
CEM 510 - Graduate Research Participation
1 - 6 credit hours

Advanced research techniques while conducting individual biomedical research projects under supervision of faculty.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Comment(s): Open to all graduate students.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Engman, Augustin | Mulon, Pierre-Yves | Rajeev, Sree | Sultana, Hameeda | Whitlock, Brian Keith | Millis, Darryl L | Okafor, Chika C | Miller, Deb | Lear, Andrea Sketch | Springer, Nora Lynn | Gerhold Jr, Richard William | Abouelkhair, Mohamed | Thompson, Patrick Beamon | Collar, Elizabeth Marie

CEM 612 - Journal Club in Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences
1 credit hour(s)

Readings and discussions based on current literature.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.

Other Instructors: Smith, Joe | Whitlock, Brian Keith | Reed Jr, Robert B | Caldwell, Marc | Schaefer, Deanna M | Sheldon, Julie Deanne | Neelakanta, Girish | Gerhold Jr, Richard William | Cushing, Andrew | Lear, Andrea Sketch | Rouse, Barry T | Dhar, Madhu S

CEM 613 - Journal Club in Large Animal Clinical Sciences
1 credit hour(s)

Readings and discussions based on current literature.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.

Other Instructors: Sommardahl, Carla S | Graves, Meggan | Mulon, Pierre-Yves | Prado, Tulio M. | Gerhold Jr, Richard William | Smith, Joe

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