Education

DVM, University of Bologna (Italy), 2012

PhD, Texas A&M University, expected 2024

Certification

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (SAIM)

Research Interest

Immune-mediated diseases. Diet, microbiome, and host immune system interactions.

Clinical Interest

Small Animal Internal Medicine. Canine and Feline Gastroenterology. Clinical Immunology. 

Awards & Honors

2018, Comparative Gastroenterology Society, Research Award (ACVIM oral presentation)

2017, Comparative Gastroenterology Society, Research Award (ACVIM poster presentation)

2014, Comparative Gastroenterology Society, Travel Award, GutSea Conference, Belize 2015

2013, Regents Fellowship, College of Veterinary and Biomedical Science, Texas A&M University

Publications

A. Buono and J.M. Steiner. “Conceptual and methodological issues relevant to cytokines in canine clinical research” – The Veterinary Journal - pending review

A. Buono and J.M. Steiner. “Proinflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines in gastrointestinal diseases in dogs” – The Veterinary Journal - pending review

A.K. Cook, A. Buono, M. Hervey, K.M. Thieman. “Urogenital fistula associated with complex dystocia and emergency ovariohysterectomy in a juvenile dog” – Veterinary Record Case Reports 11.2 (2023): e574. https://doi.org/10.1002/vrc2.574

S. Kuzi, M. Mazaki‐Tovi, J.S. Suchodolski, D. Rimer, J.A. Lidbury, J.M. Steiner, A. Buono, R. Nivy, G. Segev, I. Aroch. “Protease inhibitors, inflammatory markers, and their association with outcome in dogs with naturally occurring acute pancreatitis” – Journal of Veterinary InternalMedicine, 2020 Sep;34(5):1801-1812. https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.15895

A. Buono, J.A. Lidbury, C. Wood, H. Wilson-Robles, L.J. Dangott, K. Allenspach, J.S. Suchodolski, J.M. Steiner. “Development, analytical validation, and initial clinical evaluation of a radioimmunoassay for the measurement of soluble CD25 concentrations in canine serum” – Journal of Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology 2019 Sep; 215:109904. 
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetimm.2019.109904

C. Muller, M. Enomoto, A. Buono, J.M. Steiner, B.D.X. Lascelles. “Placebo-controlled pilot study of the effects of an eggshell membrane-based supplement on mobility and serum biomarkers in dogs with osteoarthritis.” – Veterinary Journal 2019 Nov; 253:105379. https://doi:10.1016/j.tvjl.2019.105379

D. Kasabalis, M.K. Chatzis, K. Apostolidis, P.G. Xenoulis, A. Buono, T. Petanides, L.S. Leontides, Z.S. Polizopoulou, J.M. Steiner, J.S. Suchodolski, M.N. Saridomichelakis. “Evaluation of nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity of aminosidine (paromomycin)-allopurinol combination in dogs with leishmaniosis due to Leishmania infantum: A randomized, blinded, controlled study.” Experimental Parasitology, 2019 Nov; 206:107768.  https://doi:10.1016/j.exppara.2019.107768

Y. Minamoto, T. Minamoto, A. Isaiah, P. Sattasathuchana, A. Buono, V.R. Rangachari, I.H. McNeely, J. Lidbury, J.M. Steiner, J.S. Suchodolski. “Fecal short-chain fatty acid concentrations and dysbiosis in dogs with chronic enteropathy.” Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 2019 Jul; 33(4):1608-1618. https://doi:10.1111/jvim.15520 

Grants

Posh Govi Memorial Fund – After passing of Posh, one of my patients, Mr. Govi established this research fund to jumpstart my research project on cutaneous induction of immunotolerance. 2021. $120,000

Royal Canin, Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialty Internship Fellowship – After working on a study design, Royal Canin funded my SAIM Specialty Internship. 2019. $44,817