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Dianne Little is an Associate Professor in the Department of Basic Medical Sciences at Purdue University's College of Veterinary Medicine, with a courtesy appointment in the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering. She directs the Multidisciplinary Orthopaedic Regenerative Engineering (MORE) Laboratory and is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. With a multidisciplinary background in systems physiology and musculoskeletal diseases, Dr. Little brings decades of experience in basic and translational research. Her current work focuses on several key areas, including rotator cuff tendon tissue engineering, understanding tendon biology and regeneration, and the impact of systemic physiology factors on diseases such as osteoarthritis. Dr. Little's research has been continuously supported by NIH since 2011 and by the Department of Defense, with total funding exceeding $4.5 million. She has authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications and has presented more than 90 times at national and international conferences, indicating her strong record of mentorship and collaboration across various disciplines, aimed at advancing the understanding and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases.
Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN
Associate Professor in the Department of Basic Medical Sciences.
Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN
Courtesy appointment in the Department of Biomedical Engineering.
Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN
Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering.
Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN
Assistant Professor in the Department of Basic Medical Sciences.
North Carolina State University • Raleigh, NC
Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Sciences.
Duke University Medical Center • Durham, NC
Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Duke University Medical Center • Durham, NC
Medical Instructor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Duke University Medical Center • Durham, NC
Research Associate in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.
North Carolina State University • Raleigh, NC
Directed the Equine Outpatient Imaging Service.
North Carolina State University • Raleigh, NC
Research Fellowship in the Department of Clinical Sciences.
North Carolina State University • Raleigh, NC
Resident in the Department of Clinical Sciences.
Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine • Corvallis, OR
Clinical Fellow in Large Animal Surgery.
North Carolina State University • Raleigh, NC
Intern in Equine Ambulatory Medicine.
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