Get to Know Athi Kannan

Athi Kannan is a veterinary research specialist in the Department of Comparative Biosciences. She has been with the College of Veterinary Medicine for 17 years, initially as a post-doctoral fellow.

Using 10 words or less, describe what your role at the college is:
Manage everyday activities in research lab, design, develop research methodologies and report research findings.

What is your favorite part of your job?
Learning, which is very exciting.

Complete this sentence: My most memorable day at work was….
The day one of our research projects initiated me into learning about placentation.

What would your coworkers be surprised to learn about your life outside of work? 
I am interested in Antique Roadshow, semi-precious stones and design abstract floral patterns.

Do you have any pets?
Sherlock, my two-year-old Schnoodle.