Rate My Professor Abbigail Granger

L. Abbigail Granger is Professor of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University. She earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from the University of Tennessee in 2007 and her Bachelor of Science (BS) from the University of Memphis in 2003. A Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Radiology, Granger specializes in advanced imaging techniques. Her research interests encompass functional computed tomography (CT), thoracic CT with a focus on airways and interstitial disease, ultrasound applications in endocrine diseases, correlation of ultrasound findings with pathological outcomes, and inter-service collaborations. She teaches radiographic interpretation, ultrasound performance and interpretation at basic, intermediate, and expert levels, and research methods. Granger has received numerous accolades for her teaching and scholarly contributions, including Dean's Teacher Merit Honor Rolls for Years 1 and 3 in 2020 and 2019, Years 1 and 2 in 2018 and 2017, Years 1 and 4 in 2014, and Years 1 and 2 in 2015; the Phi Kappa Phi non-tenured faculty award in 2016; second place poster presentation award in 2019; American College of Veterinary Radiology Resident Author Award in 2012; and National Veterinary Honor Society recognition in 2012.

Granger has authored or co-authored several peer-reviewed publications in veterinary imaging and related fields. Key works include: McCarthy D, Granger LA, et al., 'Evaluation of the accuracy of a custom 3D printed drill guide for drilling canine sacra for sacroiliac luxation stabilization, and comparison with traditional free-hand technique,' Veterinary Surgery (accepted August 2021); Miles S, Gaschen L, et al., 'Influence of repeat abdominal radiographs on the resolution of mechanical obstruction and gastrointestinal foreign material,' Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 62(3):282-288 (2021); Myers J, Granger LA, et al., 'Quantification of serum fibroblast growth factor-19 concentration in healthy dogs before and after feeding,' American Journal of Veterinary Research 82(8):676-682 (2021); Jania RA, Kinney M, Granger LA, 'Contrast enhanced computed tomographic findings of apparently normal cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) livers,' Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine 52(1):320-326 (2021); and Wilson K, Powers D, et al., 'Dogs with biliary rupture based on ultrasound findings may have normal total serum bilirubin values,' Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 62(2):236-245 (2021). She has served as principal investigator, co-principal investigator, or mentor on grants from organizations including the American College of Veterinary Radiology, Merial NIH Veterinary Scholars Program, VCS Corps Louisiana State University, MCAT CVM Kansas State University, Hunting and Retriever Club Foundation, and Morris Animal Foundation.