Anatomy and Physiology

Anatomy and Physiology

Anatomy and Physiology

The Department of Anatomy and Physiology at the Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine (SSVM) is the academic hub for the school’s basic science faculty, fostering excellence in teaching, research, and service across a wide spectrum of foundational and advanced disciplines. Our faculty members specialize in Anatomy and Physiology, contributing their diverse expertise to shape the future of veterinary and biomedical science. Our faculty members strive to build the basic science foundation for the subsequent clinical training of DVM students.

Our department is dedicated to advancing SSVM’s educational mission by offering rigorous instruction and mentorship to veterinary students and driving forward innovative research that impacts the veterinary and biomedical fields globally. Through an interdisciplinary approach, we build a robust foundation in veterinary science that supports SSVM’s mission to provide world-class education and research opportunities.

We are committed to creating a collaborative, inclusive, and visionary academic environment. The Department of Anatomy and Physiology actively supports faculty professional development, engages in transformative research, and promotes a culture where diversity, innovation, and academic excellence thrive. By bringing together passionate and forward-thinking individuals, we aim to make a lasting impact on animal health, biomedical science, and the veterinary profession.

Faculty Profiles

Bahareh Ahmadi, DVM, MSc, PhD

BioBahareh Ahmadi, DVM, MSc, PhD

Assistant Professor, Anatomy and Physiology

Dr. Bahareh Ahmadi is an Assistant Professor at the Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine at Rowan University, New Jersey. Her research focuses on utilizing artificial intelligence to advance image analysis techniques. She has developed a novel software, r-Algo, which has significant potential applications in the medical and agricultural industries. In her teaching, Dr. Ahmadi is passionate about incorporating innovative technologies to enhance student engagement and understanding. She creates microlearning animations, interactive PowerPoint presentations, instructional models, and memory cards to make complex veterinary concepts more understandable and engaging.

 

Education and Certifications

  • DVM: Ferdowsi University of Mashhad,  2001
  • MSc: University of Guelph, 2011
  • PhD: University of Guelph, 2022

 

Publications

  • Ahmadi, B., Duarte, F. C. K., Srbely, J., & Bartlewski, P. M. (2024). Ultrasound-based assessment of the expression of inflammatory markers in the rectus femoris muscle of rats. Experimental biology and medicine (Maywood, N.J.), 249, 10064. https://doi.org/10.3389/ebm.2024.10064
  • Ahmadi, B., Schwarz, T., & Bartlewski, P.M. (2024). Validation of new proprietary software (r-Algo) for predicting meat chemical composition from ultrasound images of skeletal muscles in live animals: Pectoralis major muscles of broiler chickens. Journal of Animal and Feed Sciences(JAFS-01814-2024-02; Accepted)
  • Gonçalves, J.D., Dias, J.H., Machado-Neves, M., Vergani, G.B., Batista, R.I.T.P., Souza-Fabjan, J.M.G., Oliveira, M.E.F., Ahmadi, B., Bartlewski, P.M. a& Fonseca, J.F. (2024). Transcervical uterine flushing and embryo transfer in sheep: Morphophysiological basis for approaches currently used, major challenges, potential improvements, and new directions (alas, including some old ideas). Reproductive Biology, 24(3), 100920. DOI: 1016/j.repbio.2024.100920
  • Molik, E., JavadiEsfahani, R., Murawski, M., Schwarz, T., Jamieson, M., Ahmadi, B., Bartlewski P. M. (2023). A preliminary study of the relationships between echotextural characteristics of the mammary gland and chemical composition of milk during early lactation in ewes. Annals of Animal Science 23(4), 1071-1083.https://doi.org/10.2478/aoas-2023-0038
  • Ahmadi, B., Issa, S., Duarte, F.C., Srbely, J. & Bartlewski, P.M. (2022). Ultrasonographic assessment of skeletal muscles after experimentally induced neurogenic inflammation (facet injury) in rats. Experimental Biology and Medicine2022 247(21), 1873-1884. https://doi.org/10.1177/153537022211198 
  • Ahmadi, B., Jamieson, M., Ahmadi, B., Połtowicz, K., Nowak, J., Murawski, M., Małopolska, M., Schwarz, T. & Bartlewski, P. M. (2022). Correlations between first order echotextural characteristics and chemical composition of pectoralis major muscles in broiler chickens receiving different dietary fat supplements. Annals of Animal Science, 22(2), 803-813. https://doi.org/10.2478/aoas-2021-0074
Chandrashekhar (Chandru) Charavaryamath, BVSc, MVSc, PhD

BioChandrashekhar (Chandru) Charavaryamath, BVSc, MVSc, PhD

Associate Professor, Anatomy and Physiology

Dr. Charavaryamath is an Associate Professor of Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology with research interests focused on the mechanisms of respiratory and neuroinflammation caused by exposure to agricultural and other contaminants. Employing in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo models, his work aims to uncover underlying mechanisms and identify therapeutic targets to mitigate inflammation. A secondary area of his research involves exploring pathogen interactions with the respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts, alongside the roles of inflammation and commensal flora in microbial invasion. His past studies have utilized models such as calves (paratuberculosis), piglets (post-weaning diarrhea), and surgically modified pigs (C. difficile), providing him with extensive expertise in gut-mucosal immunity and surgical models. Additionally, he has served as a reviewer for various national and international funding agencies.

Dr. Charavaryamath is a trained anatomist with experience teaching gross anatomy, histology, embryology (problem-based curriculum), and respiratory physiology (didactic curriculum). Currently, he teaches gross anatomy and respiratory physiology within the integrated DVM curriculum at Rowan University's Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine. He has a strong commitment to graduate and professional education, and mentoring. Beyond academia, Dr. Charavaryamath actively contributes to professional organizations, including the American Association of Veterinary Anatomists, the American Association of Anatomists, and the American Thoracic Society. He also serves on several committees within the Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine at Rowan University.

 

Education and Certifications

  • DVM (BVSc): University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru, India
  • MVSc (Veterinary Microbiology): University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru, India
  • PhD (Veterinary Biomedical Sciences): University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
  • Post-Doctoral Training: VIDO, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada

 

Publications

Kavitha Kongara, BVSc, MVSc, PhD

BioKavitha Kongara, BVSc, MVSc, PhD

Associate Professor, Anatomy and Physiology

Dr. Kavitha Kongara has been teaching veterinary gross anatomy and embryology for over 14 years. She has a passion for fostering a deep understanding of the intricacies of the animal body in future veterinarians. With a strong background in both traditional and digital teaching methods, Dr. Kongara employs innovative techniques to engage students and promote a hands-on learning environment. She obtained a fellowship from Advance HE, UK for professionalism in teaching and supporting learning in higher education. She has also contributed to advancements in anatomical education by presenting her research at international conferences. Dr Kongara teaches gross anatomy in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine curriculum at Rowan’s School of Veterinary Medicine.

Her research focuses on addressing critical questions related to pain mechanisms, recognition, assessment, and management in both small and large animals. With a robust background in pain physiology, pharmacology, and clinical research, Dr. Kongara dedicates her work to advancing the field of pain management in animals.  Dr. Kongara has so far supervised 11 postgraduate students (5 PhD and 6 Masters) to completion.

 

Education and Certifications

  • DVM (BVSc): ANGR Agricultural University, Tirupathi, India
  • MVSc (Veterinary Surgery and Radiology): ANGR Agricultural University, Tirupathi, India
  • PhD (Veterinary Clinical Science): School of Veterinary Science, Massey University, New Zealand
  • ECFVG Certification: American Veterinary Medical Association, USA
  • FHEA: Fellow of Higher Education Academy, UK

 

Publications

  • PUBMED- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=kongara+k#
  • Sahebjam F, Kongara K, et al. (2024) Minimizing pain in deer antler removal: Local anaesthetics in ZnO nanoparticle-based collagen dressings as a promising solution. Eur J Pharm Biopharm. 197,114237.
  • Kongara K, et al. (2023) Pain Assessment in Goat Kids: Focus on Disbudding. Animals 13(24):3814
  • Kongara K, et al. (2023) Pharmacokinetics and effect on renal function and average daily gain in lambs after castration and tail docking, of firocoxib and meloxicam. N Z Vet J 71(6):306-314.
  • Karna SR, Kongara K, et al. (2022) Evaluation of analgesic interaction between morphine, maropitant and dexmedetomidine in dogs undergoing ovariohysterectomy. N Z Vet J 70(1):10-21.
  • Venkatachalam D, Kongara K, et al. (2021) Pharmacokinetics, efficacy and convulsive dose of articaine hydrochloride in goat kids. Vet Anaesth Analg, 48(2), 264-271.
  • Karna SR, Kongara K, et al. (2020) Effect of combinations of morphine, dexmedetomidine and maropitant on the electroencephalogram in response to acute electrical stimulation in anaesthetized dogs. J Vet Pharmacol Ther 43(6), 538-546.
  • Venkatachalam D, Kongara K, et al. (2019) Analgesic efficacy of articaine hydrochloride for velvet antler removal in red deer (Cervus elaphus) and analysis of drug residues in the harvested velvet antler. N Z Vet J 67(5), 6.
  • Singh P, Kongara K, et al. (2018) Comparison of electroencephalographic changes in response to acute electrical and thermal stimuli with the tail flick and hot plate test in rats administered with opiorphin. BMC Neurology, 18(1), 10.
  • Kongara, K. (2017) Pharmacogenetics of opioid analgesics in dogs. J Vet Pharmacol Ther 1-10
  • Kongara K (2016). Attitudes and perceptions of veterinary paraprofessionals in New Zealand to postoperative pain in dogs and cats. N Z Vet Journal, 64(2), 112-116.
  • Kongara K et al. (2014) Electroencephalographic evaluation of decapitation of the anaesthetized rat. Lab Anim 48(1):15-9.
  • Kongara K, et al. (2013). Effects of tramadol or morphine in dogs undergoing castration on intra-operative electroencephalogram responses and post-operative pain. N Z Vet J 61(6), 349-353.
  • Kongara K, et al. (2011) Effects of tramadol, morphine or their combination in dogs undergoing ovariohysterectomy on peri-operative electroencephalographic responses and post-operative pain. N Z Vet J 60(2), 129-135.
  • Kongara K, et al. (2010) Electroencephalographic responses of tramadol, parecoxib and morphine to acute noxious electrical stimulation in anaesthetised dogs. Res Vet Sci, 88(1), 127-133