Research Programs The Scott-Ritchey Research Center's mandate is to perform state-of-the-art research into diseases and other medical problems of companion animals. While these projects are focused on animal health and well-being, many of these projects have the potential to help with important human disease problems as well. Researchers within the Center is currently organized into Research Interest Groups. Additionally, Center faculty have College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University as well as national and international research collaborations. Current Research Interest Groups are: Stem Cell Biology and Therapy - Drs. Baker, Cox, Martin, Neimeyer, Samoylova, Smith Transplantation Biology and Therapy - Drs. Martin, Neimeyer Immuno-contraception - Drs. Baker, Samoylova, Smith Molecular Therapy of Cancer - Drs. Samoylova, Smith Inherited Disease Biology - Drs. Baker, Cox, Martin, Neimeyer, Samoylova, Smith Molecular Therapy of Inherited Disease - Drs. Baker, Cox, Martin, Neimeyer, Samoylova, Smith Cellular Targeting Biology - Drs. Cox, Samoylova, Smith Scott-Ritchey Research Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, AL 36849 (334) 844-5951, (334) 844 5850