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Cornell University

May 2025

Equine researcher Dr. Mandi de Mestre is director of Cornell Equine and the Baker Institute of Animal Health —  and our latest guest on the Cornell Veterinary Podcast. She joins show host Michelle Moyal, D.V.M.’ 07  to share her career journey,  what excites her about leading two major initiatives at the college, and a secret culinary talent.

A recent study has identified key proteins in equine joint fluid that could improve the early diagnosis and treatment of osteoarthritis (OA) in equines.