Caitlyn M Getty has extensive research experience in nutritional sciences, having earned a PhD from the University of Illinois investigating the effects of choline status on brain development in piglets. She is currently pursuing a DVM at the same institution. Her research has examined the impacts of nutrition on development using techniques including MRI, behavioral tasks, and metabolomics. She has advised several undergraduate students and mentored in various roles. Her work has resulted in multiple peer-reviewed publications and presentations at scientific conferences.

1. Caitlyn M Getty, PhD
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Phone: (630) 347-5716
Email: cgetty2@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, in progress, expected graduation date May 2017
College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL
Doctor of Philosophy, December 2015
Division of Nutritional Sciences, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL
Advisor: Dr. Ryan N. Dilger
Dissertation: Perinatal choline status, metabolism, and brain development in the piglet
Bachelor of Science with High Honors, May 2008
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL
Major: Animal Sciences
Minor: Chemistry
James Scholar Honors Thesis: Development of an in vitro fluorescent semen staining technique to ascertain the
impact of insemination timing on a functional sperm reservoir in the pig
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Graduate Research Training
Division of Nutritional Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• Advised by Dr. Ryan N. Dilger, 2011-2015
o Investigation of choline status and neurodevelopment in the neonatal piglet utilizing magnetic resonance
imaging, spatial T-maze task, and molecular and nutrition laboratory techniques
o Organization and implementation of non-thesis, industry sponsored research projects for ADM, Mead
Johnson, Abbott Nutrition, and others
o Assisting laboratory and departmental colleagues on projects involving swine, poultry, mice, cats, and
dogs
Summer Research Training Program
College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• Advised by Dr. Manabu Nakamura, 2010-2011
o Utilized the delta-6-desaturase null mouse to determine the effects of arachidonic acid and
docosahexaenoic acid deficiency on the brain, liver, gastrointestinal tract, and spleen
o Responsible for collection, fatty acid extraction, and GC/MS analysis of liver, spleen, brain, and
gastrointestinal tract
o Responsible for histologic evaluation of liver, spleen, and gastrointestinal tract
Undergraduate Research Experience
Department of Animal Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• Advised by Dr. Robert V. Knox, 2006-2007
o James Scholar Research Project
o Responsible for developing techniques to fluorescently stain boar semen while maintaining cell viability
o Assisted graduate students with jugular catheter placement in sows and gilts

2. EMPLOYMENT and INTERNSHIPS
VCA Heritage Animal Hospital, Savoy, IL, 2009
Receptionist and Veterinary Assistant
• Responsible for appointment schedule management, fielding phone calls, and collecting payment for services
rendered
• Assisted veterinarians with patient restraint, vaccination preparation, and biologic sample handling
University of Illinois Horse Farm, Champaign, IL, 2008-2009
Student Employee/Academic Hourly
• Responsible for daily care of horses including: feeding, stall and enclosure maintenance, administration of
seasonal vaccines and deworming medication
• Assisted with Standardbred breeding program
o Collecting stallions
o Breeding mares via artificial insemination
o Observation of ultrasound evaluation of mare reproductive status
• Responsible for sale preparation of yearling Standardbred horses
Champaign County Humane Society, Urbana, IL, 2006-2007
Adoptions Counselor
• Advised prospective adopters regarding appropriate pet choices, training options, and new pet introductions
• Answered phone calls regarding animal welfare, relinquished pet inquiries, and animal management advice
• Performed shelter intakes for relinquished animals and transfers from Champaign County Animal Control
University of Illinois Horse Farm, Champaign, IL, 2007
Intern
• Responsible for sale preparation of yearling Standardbred horses
Champaign County Humane Society, Urbana, IL, 2006
Medical Intern
• Administered vaccinations, deworming medications, fluids, and other treatments as needed
• Performed physical examinations
• Evaluated social behavior of dogs using the SAFER guidelines
HONORS and AWARDS
• Roma and Carol Ann Most Award in Veterinary Medicine, 2016
• Drs. Sam and Nancy Lerner Award, 2016
• Division of Nutritional Sciences Margin of Excellence research grant, 2013
• Energy and Macronutrient Metabolism RIS Student-Postdoc Abstract Winner (Experimental Biology, 2013)
• University of Illinois Nutrition Symposium Poster Prize (2nd
Place, 2013)
• University Fellowship (2011-2012)
MENTORSHIP
• Undergraduate James Scholar Student, 2014 – 2015
o Project Title: The Influence of Dietary Choline Status on Lactation in the Sow
o Responsible for training and advising
• Undergraduate James Scholar Student, 2012 - 2013
o Project Title: Nutritional Intervention in the Low Birthweight Piglet
o Responsible for training and advising
• Animal Sciences 398 – UG Experiential Learning, 2013

3. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
• Division of Nutritional Sciences Qualifying Examination Practice Examiner, 2013 – 2016
• Created new booth for the College of Veterinary Medicine Open House: Research Opportunities for Veterinary
Students (2015)
• Nutritional Sciences Graduate Student Association, 2011-2015
• University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine Internal Medicine Club, 2009-2011; 2015-current
• University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine Integrative Medicine Club, 2015 – current
• Division of Nutritional Sciences Symposium Committee, 2013-2014
• Laboratory Assistant, Animal Sciences 523, Poultry Nutrition and Cecectomy Laboratories, 2011 – 2014
• Laboratory Assistant, Molecular and Cellular Biology 404, Cardiovascular Physiology Laboratory (swine), 2012
PUBLICATIONS
Getty CM, RN Dilger. Moderate perinatal choline deficiency elicits altered physiology and metabolomic profiles in the
piglet. PloS One. 2015; 10(7):e133500
Mudd AT, CM Getty, BP Sutton, RN Dilger. Perinatal choline deficiency delays brain development and alters metabolite
concentrations in the young pig. Nutritional Neuroscience. 2015; epub, ahead of print.
Getty CM, FN Almeida, AA Baratta, RN Dilger. Plasma metabolomics indicates metabolic perturbations in low birth
weight piglets supplemented with arginine. Journal of Animal Science. 2015; 93(12):5754-63. doi: 10.2527/jas2015-9293
PRESENTATIONS
Getty CM, Baratta AA, Dilger RN. Metabolomic profile of the small for gestational age piglet following arginine
supplementation. 2013 [Oral Presentation, ADSA-ASAS Joint Annual Meeting]
Getty CM, Dilger RN. Biochemical and metabolomic effects of perinatal choline deficiency in the piglet. 2013 [Oral
Presentation, Experimental Biology]
Getty CM, Baratta AA, Dilger RN. Metabolomic profiling of the small for gestational age piglet. 2013 [Poster
Presentation, Experimental Biology, University of Illinois Division of Nutritional Sciences Symposium]
Getty C, Roqueta-Rivera M, Abbott T, Hadley K, Nakamura M. Arachidonic acid-specific deficiency results in
inflammation at the ileocecal junction. 2010 [Poster Presentation, Merial-NIH Veterinary Scholars Program Symposium]
ABSTRACTS
AT Mudd, SK Johnson, LS Alexander, CM Getty, RN Dilger. Effects of choline deficiency on composition of sow’s
milk. 2016: [Abstr.] (Accepted).
AT Mudd, CM Getty, RN Dilger. Neurodevelopment in piglets is influenced by perinatal choline status as evidenced by
magnetic resonance imaging. 2015: [Abstr.] (Accepted).
AR Green, RN Dilger, CM Getty, MC Morris. Automated feeding approaches for research with neonatal piglets – lessons
learned. 2014: [Abstr.] (Accepted).
Getty CM, Baratta AA, Dilger RN. Metabolomic profiling of the small for gestational age piglet. 2013: [Abstr.]
(Accepted).
Getty CM, Baratta AA, Dilger RN. Metabolomic profile of the small for gestational age piglet following arginine
supplementation. 2013: [Abstr.] (Accepted).

4. Getty CM, Dilger RN. Biochemical and metabolomic effects of perinatal choline deficiency in the piglet. 2013: [Abstr.]
(Accepted).
Getty C, Roqueta-Rivera M, Abbott T, Hadley K, Nakamura M. Arachidonic acid-specific deficiency results in
inflammation at the ileocecal junction. 2010: [Abstr.] (Accepted).