Frum, Alana S.
Zoo Veterinary Technologist
Frum, Alana S.
Zoo Veterinary Technologist
Alana is a credentialed veterinary technologist specializing in zoological and aquatic animal medicine, with advanced training and experience in clinical care and applied research. Her work supports the health and welfare of diverse taxa—including amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, teleosts, and elasmobranchs. Her recent research focuses on antifungal drug distribution in amphibians and its implications for conservation medicine.
Positions
- Animal Health Technician, Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (Government Agency) 2023 -
Background And Education
Education And Training
- M.S. in Veterinary Sciences, University of Missouri , College of Veterinary Medicine, Thesis: Pharmacokinetics of a 0.01% itraconazole bath in Panamanian golden frogs (Atelopus zeteki) infected with Batrachochytrium dendrobatitis 2023 - 2025
- B.A.S. in Veterinary Technology, St. Petersburg College , School of Veterinary Technology 2020 - 2022
- A.S. in Veterinary Technician, Penn Foster College 2019 - 2020
Awards And Honors
- Excellence in Animal Care, conferred by Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, 2024
- Veterinary Technology Student of the Year, conferred by St. Petersburg College, 2021
- Student Leader of the Year, conferred by St. Petersburg College, 2021
Credentials
Research And Grants
Co-principal Investigator On
Publications
Selected Publications
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Thesis
- Frum, Alana. 2025. "Evaluating tissue concentrations in Panamanian golden frogs (Atelopus zeteki) infected with Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis following single 0.01% Intraconazole immersion treatment: a thesis." Master of Science, University of Missouri-Columbia. 2025
Featured In
- Cureus Journal
- Journal of Comparative Pathology Journal
Activities
Professional Service Activities
- Association of Zoological Veterinary Technicians Aquatic Animal Committee 2024 -
