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Dr. Maria Lenira Leite-Browning, D.V.M., M.S.

Extension Animal Scientist
P.O. Box 967
Normal, Alabama 35762

PHONE: (256) 372-4954
FAX: (256) 372-5840

E-mail: mll0002@aces.edu
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Education

Post-doctoral Training, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Department of Cancer Biology, 1997-2002
Post-doctoral Training, Meharry Medical College, Department of Physiology, Molecular neurobiology, Neurochemistry, Nashville, TN, 1995-1997
Advanced Study: Animal Production University of Arizona, Tucson,1991-1992; Applied Beef Cattle Production, Reproduction and Genetics, Texas A&M University, Overton Experimentation, Overton, TX, 1993-1994
M.S., Theriogenology (Animal Reproduction/Physiology and Pathology) 1985, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
DVM, Universidade Federal da Bahia, Brazil, 1980

Professional Work Experience

Extension Animal Scientist, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Alabama A&M University; 2006 to present
Clinical Research Associate Department of Epidemiology, Vanderbilt University, Nashville,TN; 2004-2006
Associate Investigator (Department of Biological Sciences), Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN; 2002-2003
Extension Small Ruminant Extension Specialist, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN; 2000-2002
Post-doctoral Research Associate (Cancer Biology), Vanderbilt University and Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN; 1995-2002
Adjunct Faculty (Health Information Management), Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN; 1995-2000

Speciality (Research) Areas

Reproductive Physiology
Applied Animal Genetics
Cell and Molecular Biology
Biochemistry

Job Summary

Extension responsibilities are to provide statewide leadership across Alabama for various aspects of small ruminant production and management.

Honors and Awards

2012: Award of Excellence in Extension 1890 Region for Excellence in Extension Programming in Agriculture and Natural Resources
2011: Pen to Paper Award, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Urban Affairs and New Nontraditional Programs
2011: Award For Grant Funding and Sponsorship, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Urban Affairs and New Nontraditional Programs
2010: Exemplary Urban Programming Award, Pen to Paper Award, and Award for Grant Funding and Sponsorship, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Urban Affairs and New Nontraditional Programs
2009: Teachers Hall of Fame, International Kiko Goat Association
2008: Outstanding Extension Staff Award, 23rd Annual Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Week, Alabama A&M University, Normal, AL
2007: Distinguished Service Award Goat and Sheep Producers Association of Alabama
2003: Travel Award from the American Association for Cancer Research
2002: Scholar Award in Cancer Research from the American Assoc. for Cancer Research
2002: Travel Award from the American Association for Cancer Research
2001: Special Appreciation Award, Tennessee Goat Producers Association