Hypoadrenocorticism, more commonly known as Addison’s Disease, is an endocrine disease in which the adrenal glands do not produce enough glucocorticoids and/or mineralocorticoids. It can be due to either an immune system-mediated destruction of the adrenal gland cortices or due to Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) deficiency in the pituitary. The pituitary gland is what sends a […]
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Brandy Lawrence
Third-Year, Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Brandy knew from a very young age that she was destined to be a veterinarian. She grew up riding horses, working cows, and training dogs. Her current interests in veterinary medicine are surgery, behavior, and theriogenology.
