Autumn N Harris, DVM
Assistant Professor
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About Autumn N Harris
My name is Dr. Autumn Harris. I am a board-certified veterinary internist at the Small Animal Hospital at the University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine where I work as a clinician and researcher. I treat all animals with kidney and urinary tract diseases. I am especially passionate about improving the lives of dogs & cats with chronic kidney disease. My areas of interest for clinical research focus on improving our understanding of kidney failure with a particular focus on acid-base balance so we can optimize medical treatments for pets affected with this common disease.
Accomplishments
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C.E. Cornelius Young Investigator Award
College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida
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Postdoctoral Excellence in Renal Research Award
American Physiological Society
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Resident Best Paper Award Author
Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery
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Phi Zeta Veterinary Honor Society
Mississippi State University
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American Society of Animal Science Scholastic Achievement Award
Mississippi State University
Teaching Profile
Courses Taught
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VEM5200 – Pnt Care Clin Skill 1
College of Veterinary Medicine
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VEM5741 – Small Animal Internal Medicine Clerkship
College of Veterinary Medicine
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VEM5841 – Adv. Small Animal Medicine Clerkship
College of Veterinary Medicine
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VEM5305 – Veterinary Urology
College of Veterinary Medicine
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VEM5402L – Introduction to Surgery Lab
College of Veterinary Medicine
Board Certifications
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Diplomate, Small Animal Internal MedicineAmerican College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Clinical Profile
Areas of Interest
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Distal Renal Tubular Acidosis
- Glomerulonephritis
- Proximal Renal Tubular Acidosis
- Urinary Incontinence
Research Profile
My research is both benchtop translational science as well as clinical discovery. My benchtop translational science is directed at understanding the mechanisms through which the kidneys maintain the correct acid-base balance in the body. My clinical research is focused on the goal of improving the lives of pets living with chronic kidney disease (CKD). I have reported on aspects such as novel biomarkers to aid in early diagnosis of common complications associated with worse outcomes in CKD, the use of novel therapies for CKD treatment, the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system in CKD and high blood pressure, the role of the kidneys as it relates to heart disease. I am especially focused on the investigation of acid-base balance on CKD disease progression and determining if we can intervene medically to improve outcomes. Kidney disease is very common in cats and dogs, and while we have many medical options available for disease management, it is important that we continue clinical research efforts to better understand and treat pets with kidney disease.
Areas of Interest
- Evaluation of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone system
- Proteinuria
- Renal Ammonia Metabolism
- Renal Physiology
- Sex Differences
- chronic kidney disease
Publications
Academic Articles
Grants
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Exploring the relationship between serum chloride concentrations and the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system in dogs with congestive heart failure
- Role:
- Co-Investigator
- Funding:
- AMER KENNEL CLUB CANINE HLTH FOU
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Ammonia Excretion, A Novel Biomarker and Therapeutic Target for Feline CKD
- Role:
- Principal Investigator
- Funding:
- EVERYCAT HEALTH FOUNDATION
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Kidney Disease in the Bracco Italiano
- Role:
- Co-Project Director/Principal Investigator
- Funding:
- BRACCO ITALIANO HEALTH FOUNDATION
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Rapamycin: Evaluation of Effectiveness in Renal Senescence The REVERSE Study
- Role:
- Principal Investigator
- Funding:
- OHIO STATE UNIV via TRIVIUMVET DESIGNATED ACTIVITY COMPANY
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Novel Biomarker and Therapeutic Target for Chronic Kidney Disease in Dogs
- Role:
- Principal Investigator
- Funding:
- AMER KENNEL CLUB CANINE HLTH FOU
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Open-label, single treatment clinical trial evaluating the efficacy of potassium chloride supplementation in the management of hypochloremia and RAAS modulation in canine congestive heart failure
Active
- Role:
- Co-Investigator
- Funding:
- AMER KENNEL CLUB CANINE HLTH FOU
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Sex Differences in Renal Ammonia Metabolism
- Role:
- Principal Investigator
- Funding:
- NATL INST OF HLTH NIDDK
Education
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Post Doctoral Fellow
Division of Nephrology, Hypertension, and Renal Transplantation; University of Florida
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Resident, Small Animal Internal Medicine
College of Veterinary Medicine; University of Florida
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Intern, Small Animal Medicine and Surgery
College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University
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Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
College of Veterinary Medicine; Mississippi State University
Contact Details
- Business:
- harrisa@ufl.edu
- Business Mailing:
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PO Box 100224
GAINESVILLE FL 32610 - Business Street:
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2015 SW 16TH AVE
GAINESVILLE FL 32608