Kate Paff

Summary

Kate is an undergraduate in Animal and Poultry Sciences at Virginia Tech and a Stamps Scholar. She has experience in cattle research, including preparing feed, handling animals, and collecting biological samples, as well as molecular biology techniques such as PCR, immunohistochemistry, and live-cell imaging. In Dr. Chen’s lab, Kate works on creating a horse–rider model using image annotation tools. This project lays the foundation for applying technology to improve the equine industry and explores its potential as a supplemental tool for judging. Her long-term goal is to become a ruminant nutritionist and apply research-driven feeding strategies to improve livestock productivity and sustainability.