Emma Silverman

Highly motivated and dedicated student, enthusiastic about supporting advancements in prevention and treatment of various osteopathic injuries and diseases. Passionate about increasing knowledge and gaining exposure to biomedical research, care of small/large animals, and the field of veterinary medicine as a whole. Bringing 4+ years of experience in detail-oriented analysis, research, volunteer work with various local animal shelters and adoption events, and knowledge I have gained through my experience so far in the pre-veterinary medicine major.

Academic Awards

• 2021 Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar
• 2021 Science Congress Alternate
• 2nd Place in Animal Science at Regeneron-Westchester Science and Engineering Fair (WESEF) 2021
• 2nd Place in Biology at Tri-County Science & Technology Fair 2021
• 3rd Place in General Biology at Junior Science and Humanities Symposium 2021
• Participant at Junior Science and Humanities Symposium 2020
• 2nd Place in Animal Sciences at Somers Science Fair 2019

Community Service Awards

• Tzadik Award for 'Giving Charity and Willingness to Help Others' (tzedakah) of
  Temple Beth Shalom (2017)
• Temple Beth Shalom Tikun Olam Representative Award (2018)

Mentorship at the Canine Rehab of NY - New York, NY
Mentorship at Norwalk Animal Hospital - Norwalk, CT

• (2019) "Osteopathic and Neurological Diseases in Various Species of Dogs: A
  Study on its Association Between Early Spay and Neutering, Breed Size, and
  Bilateral Issues": I sought to gain insight on
  the effect of early-neutering/spaying, difference in breed size, and bilateral
  issues amongst the development of osteopathic and neurological diseases in
  various breeds of dogs. I analyzed and combed through 7 years of
  de-identified medical records and contact was made to patients in order to
  obtain their dog's neuter/spay date.
  I analyzed the possible effect of those contributing factors.
• (2021) "Examining Differences in Blood Calcium, Phosphorus, and T4 Levels
  in Various Breeds of Canines: A Study on its Association Between the Age of
  Spay/Neutering and Osteopathic Diseases": Through a blood sample data
  analysis study, looking at hundreds of records of early-neutered canines, I
  determined a significant direct linear relationship to increased diagnoses in
  hypothyroidism with early neutering. Additionally, I took the development of
  any osteopathic disorders post-CBC and compared this disease development
  time period between canines neutered < 6 months and ≥ 6 months. Various
  breeds of early-neutered/spayed canines had developed early signs of patella
  luxations, cranial cruciate ligament rupture, or limb lameness in a shorter
  time period in comparison to canines neutered/spayed ≥ 6 months. Some
  applications include potential improvement in the timeliness of disease
  diagnosis, no-kill animal shelters recognizing early neutering long-term
  implications, and similar physiological and anatomical level between canines
  and humans linked to similar issues.

• (2021) "Examining Differences in Blood Calcium, Phosphorus, and T4 Levels
  in Various Breeds of Canines: A Study on its Association Between the Age of
  Spay/Neutering and Osteopathic Diseases", University of Chicago Science Journal E=mc2

• Volunteer at Recycled Paws Adoption Events (2018, 2019, 2020) *currently on
  pause due to the pandemic*

I volunteered each Saturday at their adoption events located at PetSmart by
feeding, cleaning, and walking dogs. I also answered any questions that owners
and foster owners had about dogs up for adoption.

• Volunteer at Putnam Humane Society (2017, 2018)

I volunteered at the Putnam Humane Society, located in Carmel, NY, every
weekend. I fed the cats, dogs, took the dogs on daily walks, and performed daily
cleaning procedures.

• Teacher aide at Temple Beth Shalom Hebrew School (2016-2019)

Taught K-3 children basic terminology and intro to Hebrew, and basic
background/history of Judaism.

• Counselor in Training at Putnam Valley Day Camp (2018)

I supervised campers, assisted specialists and head counselors, organized
weekly field trips to amusement parks/water parks, organized toys and games,
and cleaned up after campers.