Dr. Bianchi’s academic journey began at UC Davis, where she graduated magna cum laude with a BS in animal science and a minor in Italian. During her undergraduate years, Dr. Bianchi demonstrated a strong commitment to research and community service. She was involved in two research labs, working on correlating CRISPR knockout mouse model phenotypes to human-associated diseases and studying how certain feed additives can mitigate greenhouse gasses produced by dairy cattle. Her research efforts culminated in a presentation at an undergraduate research conference and the completion of a manuscript.
During this time, Dr. Bianchi's passion for veterinary medicine extended beyond the classroom. She was heavily involved with a student-run veterinary clinic providing free services for the pets of homeless individuals and co-founded a club to collect and donate veterinary medical supplies to underprivileged clinics abroad. Her hands-on experience includes working as a technician at a specialty hospital and gaining exposure to wildlife veterinary care during a summer internship in Australia.
In vet school, Dr. Bianchi also served as President of the Mercer Veterinary Clinic for Pets of the Homeless and Vice President for the Student American Veterinary Medicine Association at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Bianchi spent a summer conducting orthopedic research on a specific breed of dog that suffers from a disorder called chondrodystrophy. She was also the recipient of the Students Training in Advanced Research (STAR) Award, allowing her to receive grants to conduct her own research project.
Dr. Bianchi's academic achievements and contributions to the field have been recognized through various honors. She was awarded the AJVR Outstanding Student Manuscript Award, demonstrating her exceptional research and writing skills. She has helped many veterinary students get into vet school nationwide and internationally. Her strengths lie in helping students effectively navigate the VMCAS application cycle, including essay writing and interview preparation.
Dr. Bianchi’s experience with the veterinary school application process makes her a valuable resource for aspiring veterinary students. She is passionate about helping the incoming generation of veterinary doctors and is eager to share her knowledge and insights to help others navigate the application process successfully.