Your scholarship gift is an investment in the next generation of veterinary oncologists. With your help, we can attract the most promising candidates who may one day find the key to preventing or curing cancer. Educating future cancer specialists is central to our mission. In fact, we have trained more surgical, medical, and radiation oncologists than any other veterinary institution in the world. Until the day we conquer cancer, the need for additional veterinary oncologists continues to grow as millions of pets are diagnosed with cancer each year. To assure every pet has access to expert oncology care, we need to train more specialists. To do that, we need your partnership.
Elliott, Louie, and Miles’ Long Paw Scholars
Your gift to the Elliott, Louie, and Miles’ Long Paw Scholars fund supports the training of a medical oncology resident at the Flint Animal Cancer Center.
The fund honors three Mesinger Family Golden Retrievers, Elliott, Louie, and Miles. Elliott was a two-time FACC patient and a beloved companion for 14 years. It also honors Louie and Miles, who were best friends, and both lost to hemangiosarcoma – Louie, after a long and courageous battle, and Miles, very acutely. This fund is in place to thank the oncologists who provide compassionate care to cancer fighters and their families. Your generous support is an investment in the future of veterinary oncology and the hope for improved outcomes for cancer patients.
Elliott, Louie, and Miles’ Long Paw Scholars
Dr. Travis Laver, Medical Oncology, 2016
Dr. Annie Galloway, Medical Oncology, 2019
Dr. Beck Ringdahl-Mayland, Medical Oncology, 2022
Dr. Francesca Lerner, Medical Oncology, 2025
Oncology Award in Memory of Lois Marie Adlfinger
Your gift to the Oncology Award in Memory of Lois Marie Adlfinger supports an annual award for an oncology specialty trainee at the Flint Animal Cancer Center.
Oncology residents and fellows provide skilled and compassionate care to animals and their humans as they battle cancer. Named for Lois Adlfinger, this fund honors those future cancer specialists as well as Lois and her generous heart, passion for learning, and love of animals. It is the sincere hope of Lois’s family and friends that through this fund, her beliefs and principles will live on: Never give up, never stop learning, and devote your lives to improving the quality of life for all our fellow creatures.
Oncology Award in Memory of Lois Marie Adlfinger – Recipients
Dr. Tiffany Martin, 2019
Dr. Alex Pyuen, Medical Oncologist, 2020
Dr. Thomas Lee, Radiation Oncologist, 2021
Dr. Jo Anne Au Yong, Surgical Oncologist, 2022
Dr. Ashley Parker, Medical Oncologist, 2023
Dr. Patty Gualtieri, Radiation Oncologist, 2024
Lucy's Scholars
Lucy’s Scholars supports specialty training for specialty fellows and residents at the Flint Animal Cancer Center and the James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Your gift is an investment in the specialists who are working to improve the lives of companion animals battling cancer and to advance human and veterinary cancer treatment.
Lucy’s Scholars honors the memory of Lucy, a beloved pet that helped pioneer a new protocol in the early detection of cancer metastasis. Lucy’s owner established this fund to train future pioneers in veterinary oncology.
Lucy’s Scholars
Dr. Laura Selmic, Surgical Oncology Fellow & Post Doc, 2011-2014
Dr. Mairin Miller, Medical Oncology Intern, 2014
Dr. Katie Curran, Medical Oncology Resident, 2015
Dr. Cassie Pripch, Surgical Oncology Fellow, 2015
Dr. Arathi Vinayak, Surgical Oncology Fellow, 2016
Dr. Brandan Wustefeld-Janssens, Surgical Oncology Fellow, 2017
Dr. Amber Wolf-Ringwall, Medical Oncology Resident, 2018
Dr. Joanne Tuohy, Surgical Oncology Fellow, 2018
Dr. Brittany Ciepluch, Surgical Oncology Fellow, 2019
Dr. Tristram Bennett, Surgical Oncology Fellow, 2020
Dr. Alex Pyuen, Medical Oncology Resident, 2021
Dr. Maureen Griffin, Surgical Oncology Fellow, 2021
Dr. Jonathan Ferrari, Surgical Oncology Fellow, 2022
Dr. Josep Aisa, Surgical Oncology Fellow, 2023
Dr. Molly Gasparini, Medical Oncology Resident, 2024
Dr. Jacqueline Cavalcanti, Surgical Oncology Fellow, 2024
Dr. Caroline Sloan, Interventional Cardiology Fellow, 2024
Dr. Colin Chik, Surgical Oncology Fellow, 2025
Dr. Dayoung Oh, Radiation Oncology Resident, 2026
Dr. Megan Gutwillig, Medical Oncology Resident, 2027
Seeker Clinical Oncology Research Fellow
The Seeker Clinical Oncology Research Fellowship provides support to train clinicians interested in career research and academic positions. The Seeker Fellowship is an investment in maintaining academic training programs and the future of veterinary medicine.
The Keen family’s connection to the Flint Animal Cancer Center began with an endearing Sheltie named Shelly. In 1988, the Keens and Shelly traveled to Colorado State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital in hopes of a cure for Shelly’s pituitary tumor. Shelly was enrolled in an FACC study that would take two months, so the two stayed in a local hotel and visited the veterinary hospital daily. Ever-friendly Berta began volunteering at the hospital and spent her summer helping in the same hospital where a young orthopedic surgeon named Stephen Withrow and his colleagues worked to heal her dog.
Shelly eventually recovered and lived a long, healthy life. The treatment that was used on Shelly is now also used in humans with pituitary tumors. Thanks in part to studies like the one Shelly was enrolled in.
The Keen family named this Research Fellowship in his honor in hopes that we can SEEK to find longevity for our dear canine friends. This Fellowship was created in gratitude for the legacy of care that Flint Animal Cancer Center at Colorado State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital gives to all who reach out to the hospital for help.
Seeker Clinical Oncology Research Fellows
Dr. Samantha Schlemmer, 2021
Dr. Samantah Beeson, 2025
Ringen Family Award In Honor Of Dr. Kimberly Statham Ringen, DVM, DACVIM
Dr. Kimberly Statham Ringen, DVM, DACVIM was an amazing veterinary oncologist who earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from Colorado State University. She went on to complete a medical oncology residency at the University of Missouri. She then practiced in Denver, Colorado for several years before being diagnosed with cancer herself.
She fought a 4-year battle against stage IV non-small cell lung cancer, with grace and tenacity. Kim was the most vibrant person who could light up any room with her infectious smile.
In her memory, Dr. Ringen’s family created the Ringen Family Award In Honor Of Dr. Kimberly Statham Ringen at the Flint Animal Cancer Center. This award is given to an oncology resident who demonstrates proficient clinical skills and extraordinary professional rapport with clients while upholding patients’ dignity by providing compassionate care.
Ringen Family Award Winners
Dr. Brittany Wittenberns, 2018
Dr. Allison Gedney, 2019
Dr. Scavelli Diane, 2019
Dr. Emily Janik, 2021
Dr. Jeremey Kiene, 2021
Dr. Molly Gasparini, 2022
Dr. Caitlin Yung, 2022
Dr. Jake Siewert, 2022
Dr. Francesca Lerner, 2023
Dr. Regina Hayburn, 2024
Robert And Eva Knight Resident In Oncology Medicine
Robert and Eva Knight, and their famous Dachshunds, are longtime patients and supporters of the James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Colorado State University.
After fighting many battles with cancer alongside their beloved pets, the Knights created the Robert And Eva Knight Resident position at the Flint Animal Cancer Center to help support future veterinary oncologists.
Knight Residents
Dr. Jake Cawley, 2020
Dr. Jacob Siewert, 2022
Dr. Trish Paulos, 2025
GIVING BY MAIL
Make checks payable to Colorado State University Foundation. Please note the specific fund name (i.e., Elliott’s Long Paw Scholars) in the memo.
Mail to:
Colorado State University Foundation
P. O. Box 1870
Fort Collins, CO 80522