Barbara Sherman

Biography

Education: D.V.M.; College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH. Ph.D.; Zoology (Animal Behavior), University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC. M.S.; Biology, Towson University, Baltimore, MD. A.B.; Liberal Arts, St. John’s College, Annapolis, MD. Academic Appointments & Professional Experience: --Clinical Professor, 2012-present, NC State University, Dept. of Clinical Sciences, Raleigh, NC --Clinical Associate Professor, 2005-2012, NC State University, Dept. of Clinical Sciences, Raleigh, NC --Adjunct Associate Professor, 1999-2005, NC State Univ., Dept. of Companion Animal and Special Species, Raleigh, NC --Adjunct Assistant Professor, 1994-1999, NC State Univ., Dept. of Companion Animal and Special Species, Raleigh, NC --Veterinary Behaviorist & Practice Owner, 1996-2006, The Veterinary Behavior Clinic, Southern Pines and Cary, NC --Clinical Veterinarian, 1990-1995, Goshen Animal Hospital, Companion animal and equine practice, Goshen, KY & Southern Pines, NC --Instructor of Biology, 1982-1985, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH AFFILIATIONS: AVMA, AVSAB, NCVMA CERTIFICATIONS: Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists (ACVB) and the American College of Animal Welfare (ACAW)

Research Interest

NEUROBIOLOGY: Modulation of anxiety, fear, and aggression in companion animals