Dr. Ainsworth’s research focuses on understanding equine pulmonary biology and immunology with specific interest in neonatal septicemia, equine neurodevelopmental problems resulting from environmental chemical exposure, and the genetic basis of equine recurrent laryngeal hemiplegia.

• 1980     Washington State University, DVM (Cum Laude)
• 1980-1981     San Luis Rey Equine Clinic, Internship - Equine Surgery and Radiology
• 1981-1983     Michigan State University, Residency in Equine Medicine
• 1985     University of Wisconsin, MSc, Veterinary Science
• 1990     University of Wisconsin, PhD, Veterinary Science

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• 2018     SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Faculty Service.
• Norden Teaching Award
• NIH Senior Research Fellow (NHLBI)

• American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
• American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
• Veterinary Comparative Respiratory Society (VCRS)