Kristen Jan Nikula

Background

Nikula, Kristen Jan was born on May 15, 1954 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, United States. Daughter of Peter Eugene and Phyllis Beverly (Burger) Nikula.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University of California, Davis, 1977; Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, 1979; Doctor of Philosophy, University of California, Davis, 1986.

Career

Veterinary, Jamul, California, 1979-1982; postdoctoral fellow, National Cancer Institute/University California, Davis, 1982-1984; environmental pathology trainee, National Institute Environmental Health Sciences/University of California, Davis, 1984-1985; postdoctoral fellow, American Lung Association/University of California, Davis, 1985-1986; assistant professor, College of Veterinary Medical and biomedical Sciences/Colorado State University, Fort Collins, 1986-1988; clinical associate professor, College of Pharmacy/U. New Mexico, Albuquerque, since 1992; experimental pathologist, Inhalation Toxicology Research Institute, Albuquerque, since 1988. Presenter science meetings. Consultant, participant in pathology peer-review panels.

Achievements

• Kristen January Nikula has been listed as a noteworthy Veterinary and experimental pathologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American College Veterinary Pathologists, American Veterinary Medical Association, Society Toxicol. Pathologists, Phi Zeta, Phi Kappa Phi, Alpha Zeta.

Interests

• Avocations: cross-country skiing, hiking.

Connections

Married Tony Lynn Lantzer, August 7, 1982.

Father:

Peter Eugene Nikula

Mother:

Phyllis Beverly (Burger) Nikula

Spouse:

Tony Lynn Lantzer