Melania Ioana Crisan, DVM, MSc, PhD

Dr. Melania I. Crișan is a veterinary anatomist and an equine practitioner, specialized in equine lameness, sports medicine and functional anatomy. Areas of interests in research include: anatomy, equine locomotor apparatus, diagnostic imaging and regenerative medicine.

Originally from Satu Mare, Romania, she obtained her veterinary degree from University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Cluj-Napoca in Romania. Upon graduation, she earned a Master’s Degree in Medical Veterinary Clinic and Radiology from University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Cluj-Napoca in Romania and a co-jointly PhD Degree in “Ultrasonographic and Anatomopathological Study of Deep Digital Flexor Tendon Apparatus in the Equine Foot” from University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Cluj-Napoca, Romania and University of Caen-Basse Normandie, France.

In 2013, Dr. Crișan completed a specialty internship in equine lameness and diagnostic imaging at CIRALE-HIPPOLIA, France.

In 2014-2015, Dr Crișan completed a post-doctoral research fellowship at University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Cluj-Napoca in Romania in evaluation of the molecular techniques in equine embryo sexing.

She has more than 5-year experience as an Assistant Professor of Veterinary Anatomy at University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Cluj-Napoca in Romania (October 2013-July 2016), St George’s University, Grenada, West Indies (August 2016-June 2018) and she joined RUSVM on October 2019.

In July 2019 she completed a one-year internship in Equine Integrative Sports Medicine at UC DAVIS, California, USA. During this program she was also involved in research and teaching activities, including anatomy labs.

In October 2019 Dr Crisan joined the Anatomy team at RUSVM as an Assistant Professor.

Dr Crisan is a resourceful, dynamic person oriented towards problem-solving, who welcomes challenges and opportunities to learn. She is also an outdoor person, who enjoys discovering new places and new people. Her hobbies are: dancing, reading, riding and travelling and spending times with animals.

EDUCATION

October 2002 - June 2008
DVM program
University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, Romania

October 2008 - February 2010
Master’s Degree in Medical Veterinary Clinic and Radiology
University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, Romania

October 2008-November 2012
Doctoral degree (co-jointly PhD-Degree) in Romania and France:
University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, Romania
University of Caen-Basse Normandie, France.
Title: Ultrasonographic and Anatomopathological Study of the Deep Digital Flexor Tendon Apparatus in the Equine Foot
Distinction: Excellent and Very honorable with the congratulations of the jury

Diplomas earned in 2013 from both Romania and France

2014-2015
Postdoctoral research program: Evaluation of the Molecular Techniques of Equine Embryo Sexing
University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, Romania

CERTIFICATION

2003-2006: Certificate of Teaching Competence
Pedagogical study at the Department of Pedagogy, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, 3-5 Mănăştur Street, Cluj-Napoca, 400372, Romania

2012: Romanian Veterinary Practice License

2017-2018: Certificate Program in University Teaching
St George’s University, Grenada, West Indies
Level 1: Scholarly foundation in teaching and learning
Level 2: Research in teaching and learning

2018-2019: Equine Integrative Sports Medicine Internship
UC Davis, California, US.

AWARDS

Fall term 2016 – SGA St George’s University Outstanding Faculty Award – for the exceptional contribution & continued support of students. St George’s University School of Veterinary Medicine, Grenada, West Indies.

July 2018: SIMIC- GRAU Award for the best oral presentation - “Photogrammetry, as Applied to the Equine Phalanges for 3D Printing” – given at the 32nd Congress of European Association of Veterinary Anatomists (EAVA).

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Anatomy, equine locomotor apparatus, diagnostic imaging and regenerative medicine.

PUBLICATION HIGHLIGHTS

1. Melania I. Crişan, Aurel Damian, Laura C. Ștefănuț, Cristian C. Dezdrobitu, Daniela M. Neagu, and Jean-Marie Denoix. Global Epidemiological Analysis of Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with the Deep Digital Flexor Tendinopathy in the Equine Distal Limb: 100 Cases. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science 67 (2018) 55-60. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2018.03.005
2.  Crişan M.I., Damian A, Gal A, Miclăuş V, Cernea C.L. and Denoix J-M. Vascular Abnormalities of the distal deep digital flexor tendon in 8 draught horses identified on histological examination. Res Vet Sci. 2013 Aug; 95(1):23-6. DOI:10.1016/j.rvsc.2013.03.006
3. Crișan M. I., A. Damian, I. Morar, E. Pall, C. Peștean and I. Șt. Groza. Equine Embryo Sexing and Ultrasonographic Foetal Sexing – Interests and Applicability (Review Article). Anatomia Histologia, Embryologia, 45 (2016): 329-37. DOI: 10.1111/ahe.12205
4. Melania I. Crișan, Aurel Damian and Jean-Marie Denoix. Die Aussagekraft von Ultraschalluntersuchungen der distalen Pferdegliedmaße zur Beurteilung der tiefen Beugesehne. Leipziger Blaue Hefte. LBH: 8. Leipziger Tierärztekongress – Tagungsband 2, 2016, ISBN 978-3-86541-809-8. pp: 267-271. 
5. Melania I. Crișan, Iancu A. Morar* , Mihai Cenariu, Aurel Damian, Cristian Crecan, Emoke Pall, Cosmin Peștean and Ioan S. Groza. Equine Embryo Sexing - a Case Study of its applicability in Romania. Bulletin UASVM Veterinary Medicine 72(2) / 2015, Print ISSN 1843-5270; Electronic ISSN 1843-5378  DOI: 10.15835/buasvmcn-vm:1146
6. Crisan M.I., Denoix J-M, Damian A., Miclăuş V., Irimescu I., Dezdrobitu C. Applicability,Interests and Limitations of the Ultrasound Examination in the Equine Deep Digital Flexor Apparatus of the Thoracic Limb. Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, Veterinary Medicine, Volume 68, Issue 2/2011, pp: 100-108. Print ISSN 1843-5270 Electronic ISSN 1843-5378. http://journals.usamvcluj.ro/index.php/veterinary/article/viewFile/6884/6147
7. Crişan M., Denoix J-M, Damian A. The Echoanatomy of the Palmar Aspect of the Equine Foot. Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, Veterinary Medicine, Volume 67, Issue 2/2010, pp: 50-57. Print ISSN 1843-5270 Electronic ISSN 1843-5378. http://journals.usamvcluj.ro/index.php/veterinary/article/viewFile/5921/5413
8. Crişan M., Denoix J-M, Damian A. The Use of Ultrasound Exam in Visualizing the Distal Interphalangeal oint Anatomy in Horse. Scientific Works - University of Agronomical Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Bucharest Series C, Veterinary Medicine 2010 Vol. 56 No. 3/4 pp. 50-57. https://www.cabdirect.org/?target=%2fcabdirect%2fabstract%2f20113179176
9. Crişan M., DenoixJ-M, Damian A. The Ultrasonographic Anatomy of the Equine Foot Using Transcuneal Approach. Cluj Veterinary Journal, nr 17 (1)/2010, pp: 4-11.
10. Crişan M., Garcia Lopez J., Chope K., Muste A., Damian A. Studies Regarding Treatment in Navicular Disease. Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, Veterinary Medicine, Volume 66, Issue l/2009, pp: 42-46. Print ISSN 1843-5270. Electronic ISSN 1843-5378. http://journals.usamvcluj.ro/index.php/veterinary/article/viewFile/3818/3541
11. Crişan M., Damian A., Dezdrobitu C., Mateaş C. Comparative Studies of Pelvic Limb Skeleton in Camel, Cow and Mare. Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, Veterinary Medicine, Volume 66, Issue l/2009, pp: 34-41. Print ISSN 1843-5270 Electronic ISSN 1843-5378. http://journals.usamvcluj.ro/index.php/veterinary/article/viewFile/3817/3540
12. Melania I. Crișan, Eugene Rennie, Jessica Holland, Katie Yost, David Nahabedian, Brandon Holt, Robert Purdoiu, Cristian C. Dezdrobitu, Aurel Damian and Charles Wesley Price. Photogrammetry, as applied to the equine phalanges for 3D printing. Anatomia, Histologia, Embryologia, 2018. Proceedings of the 32nd Conference of the European Association of Veterinary Anatomists, Hannover, Germany, July 25‐28 2018, Blackwell Verlag GmbH. Vol. 47 (Issue S1):16. https://doi.org/10.1111/ahe.12368
13. Melania I. Crișan, Eugene Rennie, Jessica Holland, Katie Yost, David Nahabedian, Brandon Holt, Cristian C. Dezdrobitu, Aurel Damian, Charles Wesley Price and Robert Purdoiu. The Advantages of 3D printing for teaching the equine phalanges. Anatomia, Histologia, Embryologia, 2018. Proceedings of the 32nd Conference of the European Association of Veterinary Anatomists, Hannover, Germany, July 25‐28 2018, Blackwell Verlag GmbH. Vol. 47 (Issue S1):17. https://doi.org/10.1111/ahe.12368