Alissa St. Blanc
Assistant Professor of Small Animal Surgery
Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences
LSU School of Veterinary Medicine
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
Education
MS, Louisiana State University, 2022
DVM, Louisiana State University, 2016
BS, Louisiana State University, 2013
Certifications
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons (Small Animal)
Research Interest
Minimally-invasive surgery, thoracic surgery, soft tissue reconstructive surgery, fracture repair and joint stabilization, regenerative therapies
Teaching Interest
Small animal soft tissue and orthopedic surgery
Clinical Interest
Small animal soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, minimally-invasive surgery, thoracic surgery, soft tissue reconstructive surgery, fracture repair and joint stabilization, regenerative therapies
Awards & Honors
2019, Phi Zeta Research Emphasis Day Poster Presentation, 3rd place
2016, American College of Veterinary Surgeons Proficiency Award
Publications
St Blanc, A. W., & Csomos, R. A. (2021). Investigation and validation of a novel Endo GIA stapler for canine lung lobectomies. The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne, 62(11), 1207–1210.
St Blanc, A.W., Crossland, N. A., DiGeronimo, P. M., Cianciolo, R. E., Pirie, G. J., Jr, Thiessen, A. E., & Wakamatsu, N. (2018). Pathology in Practice. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 253(1), 53–56.
Grant Funding
2019, VCS CORP grant: Investigation of a Novel Stapling Device for Lung Lobectomies in Small Canine and Feline Patients