Dr. Oba Presents Her Corbin Award Lecture
In June 2026, as part of receiving the Corbin Award in Companion Animal Biology at the 2026 ASAS-CSAS Annual Meeting & Trade Show in Madison, Wisconsin, Dr. Oba presented her award lecture, titled “Feeding Decisions That Matter: How Food Choices Shape Oral Health in Companion Animals.”
The presentation highlighted her research and expertise in companion animal nutrition, with a focus on how dietary choices can influence oral health in dogs and cats.
Dr. Oba Receives the Corbin Award in Companion Animal Biology
In June 2026, at the 2026 ASAS-CSAS Annual Meeting & Trade Show in Madison, Wisconsin, Dr. Patrícia Massae Oba received the Corbin Award in Companion Animal Biology, a national award from the American Society of Animal Science (ASAS). The award honors an established animal scientist who has made significant contributions to companion animal nutrition or biology through research or teaching.
Dr. Oba at the Bridging Communication Between Veterinary Nutrition & Gastroenterology Symposium
In April 2026, Dr. Oba participated in the second meeting on “Bridging Communication Between Veterinary Nutrition & Gastroenterology” at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. This invitation-only symposium brought together leaders in veterinary nutrition and gastroenterology to foster collaboration and advance communication across these fields.
Dr. Oba Becomes a Clinical Assistant Professor and Founds I-PETS
In February 2026, Dr. Oba became a Clinical Assistant Professor of Companion Animal Nutrition in the Department of Animal Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She also founded I-PETS, a program dedicated to science-based education and outreach in companion animal health, nutrition, and welfare.
Dr. Oba at the ASAS-CSAS Annual Meeting
In July 2025, Dr. Oba participated in the ASAS-CSAS Annual Meeting in Hollywood, Florida, where she presented her research on the effects of wet versus dry food on the oral microbiome of dogs. Her work explored how food format may influence the canine oral microbiome and oral health.
Dr. Oba at the AAVN Annual Meeting
In June 2025, Dr. Oba participated in the AAVN Annual Meeting in Louisville, Kentucky, where she delivered an oral presentation on the effects of different fiber sources on the gut microbiome. Her research highlighted the role of dietary fiber in shaping the gut microbiome and advancing companion animal nutrition.
ANSC 398: A Professional and Cultural Immersion in Animal and Veterinary Sciences in Brazil
In May 2025, Dr. Oba and Dr. Godoy co-instructed ANSC 398, the ACES Faculty-Led Program in partnership with the Federal University of Paraná (UFPR). The program provided students with an immersive experience in animal and veterinary sciences through clinical rotations, interdisciplinary research, and field-based learning, while fostering collaboration with UFPR instructors and students.
Dr. Oba Invited to the Texas A&M University Symposium
In April 2025, Dr. Oba was an invited participant at the Texas A&M University Symposium: “Bridging Communication Between Veterinary Nutrition & Gastroenterology” in College Station, Texas. This exclusive, invitation-only event brought together global leaders in veterinary medicine.
Dr. Oba Invited to the Hill’s Global Symposium
In October 2024, Dr. Oba was an invited participant at the Hill’s Global Symposium: “Nourish the Gut, Nurture the Future” in Cancún, Mexico. This exclusive, invitation-only event brought together international leaders in veterinary medicine and nutrition.
Dr. Oba at the 2023 ASAS-CSAS Annual Meeting & Trade Show
In July 2023, Dr. Oba participated in the 2023 ASAS-CSAS Annual Meeting & Trade Show in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she presented one poster and one oral presentation. Her research focused on novel protein ingredients and bioactive peptides, highlighting emerging approaches in companion animal nutrition and functional nutrition.
Dr. Oba at the 23rd Annual Clinical Nutrition and Research Symposium
In June 2023, Dr. Oba participated in the 23rd Annual Clinical Nutrition and Research Symposium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where she presented an oral presentation and a poster. Her research focused on the Dysbiosis Index in dogs consuming different diets and weight-loss diets for cats, highlighting her continued contributions to companion animal nutrition and gastrointestinal health.
Dr. Oba Becomes a Research Assistant Professor
In November 2022, Dr. Patrícia Massae Oba began a new chapter at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, transitioning from postdoctoral researcher to Research Assistant Professor of Companion Animal Nutrition in the Department of Animal Sciences.
This milestone marked an important step in her career, allowing her to expand her contributions to companion animal nutrition research and teaching.
Presenting Raw Diet Research at ASAS-CSAS
In June 2022, Dr. Oba participated in the 2022 ASAS-CSAS Annual Meeting & Trade Show in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, where she presented her research on raw diets for dogs. The meeting provided an opportunity to share her work on companion animal nutrition with researchers and professionals from across the animal science community.
Presenting Research at the Clinical Nutrition and Research Symposium
In June 2022, Dr. Oba participated in the 22nd Annual Clinical Nutrition and Research Symposium in Austin, Texas, where she presented an oral presentation and a poster on canine weight-loss diets and milk oligosaccharide biosimilar research. The symposium provided an opportunity to share her research in companion animal nutrition and highlight emerging areas of clinical nutrition.
Presenting Dog Oral Microbiota Research in Ireland
In October 2019, Dr. Oba had the opportunity to present her research on dog oral microbiota at the Keystone Microbiome (T1) Symposium in Killarney, Ireland. The international symposium provided an opportunity to share her work on the canine oral microbiome with researchers from around the world and expand her scientific collaborations.
Dr. Oba Participated in the AAVN–ESCVN Early Career Researcher Workshop for Animal Nutritionists
In July 2019, Dr. Oba participated in the AAVN–ESCVN Early Career Researcher Workshop for Animal Nutritionists in Asheville, North Carolina. She was selected through a highly competitive international process recognizing emerging leaders in animal nutrition and science. Participants were selected based on academic achievement, research potential, and professional promise. The invitation-only workshop provided an opportunity to engage with other early-career researchers and further develop her professional and scientific network.
Presenting Her Early Postdoctoral Research at ASAS-CSAS
In July 2019, Dr. Oba had the opportunity to present her early postdoctoral research at the 2019 ASAS-CSAS Annual Meeting and Trade Show in Austin, Texas. She presented two research posters and one oral presentation, marking an important milestone in her postdoctoral career and providing an opportunity to share her work with the broader animal science community.
Continuing the Work Started During Her PhD
During her PhD, Dr. Oba joined the Department of Animal Sciences as a Visiting Research Scholar in Dr. Godoy’s laboratory, where she had the opportunity to contribute to Juliana Nogueira’s master’s research and assist with her experimental work. Later, Dr. Oba had the opportunity to return to the department as a postdoctoral researcher and finalize and build upon research that began during her PhD.
Dr. Oba Begins Her Postdoctoral Career in the Department of Animal Sciences
In March 2018, Dr. Oba began her postdoctoral career at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in Dr. Swanson’s laboratory in the Department of Animal Sciences.
Having previously joined the department as a visiting scholar, this new chapter marked the beginning of her career at U of I, where she continued developing her expertise in companion animal nutrition and research.