Ashley Gustafson Seabury
Program Director
Office of Research & Graduate Studies
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Research and Scholarly Interests
- Professional Development for Graduate Students
- Non-Didactic Educational Experiences for Graduate Students
- Teaching and Mentorship
- Grantsmanship and Research Compliance
- Equine Genetics and Genomics
Biography
Dr. Ashley Seabury is a native of West Virginia and earned her Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from West Virginia University in 2001. She went on to complete her PhD in Genetics at Texas A&M University in 2005. Following her doctoral training, she spent five years as a laboratory supervisor and postdoctoral fellow conducting comparative genomics research. During this time, she was awarded a prestigious USDA Postdoctoral Research Fellowship. Her postdoctoral experiences in grantsmanship, research compliance, teaching, and mentorship ultimately shaped her decision to pursue a career in higher education administration.
In 2010, Dr. Seabury joined the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) as a Program Coordinator for Research and Graduate Studies and was promoted to Program Manager in 2014. In 2021, she transitioned into her current role, where she serves as Director of the Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program and leads efforts to enhance and elevate the graduate student educational experience within VMBS. Her work focuses on ensuring that graduate education extends beyond the classroom by integrating robust student success initiatives, wellness programming, and comprehensive professional development opportunities that prepare students for a wide range of career paths.
Dr. Seabury is committed to fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that empowers graduate students to thrive academically, professionally, and personally. She oversees a team of professionals with deep expertise in graduate education who are dedicated to supporting both students and faculty, while also connecting students with meaningful resources and services across Texas A&M University. Through this work, she helps ensure that students are not only supported, but fully engaged in a holistic and enriching educational experience.
In addition to her work in graduate education, Dr. Seabury remains actively engaged in supporting the college’s research mission. She contributes to faculty success by coordinating internal grant programs, managing research space assignments, and serving as a liaison with the Office of Biosafety and Compliance and Sponsored Research Services. Most recently, she has begun building a team to provide Faculty Research Support Services within the college, further strengthening research infrastructure and support.
Outside of work, Ashley enjoys spending time with her husband, Chris, and their two children, Wyatt and Brooke. She is a fan of “fancy coffee” and iced tea, relaxing pedicures, and getting lost in a good book. Her favorite part of her work is empowering graduate students to recognize the full range of opportunities their degrees can provide and helping them achieve their goals.
Education
- BS, Animal & Veterinary Sciences, West Virginia University, 2001
- PhD, Genetics, Texas A&M University, 2005
Professional Experience
- Undergraduate molecular research assistant, West Virginia University, 2000-2001
- Intern, USDA National Center for Cool and Cold Water Aquaculture, 2000-2001
- Teaching assistant, Genetics 301, Texas A&M University, 2001-2002
- Research assistant, Texas A&M University, 2001-2004
- Postdoctoral Research Associate & Lab Manager, Texas A&M University, 2005-2011
- Program Coordinator for Research and Graduate Studies, Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, 2011-2013
- Program Manager for Research and Graduate Studies, Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, 2013-2021
- Program Director for Research and Graduate Studies, Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, 2021- Present
Honors & Awards
- West Virginia University Presidential Scholarship, 1998-2001
- Gamma Sigma Delta Outstanding Sophomore in College of Ag., Forestry, and Consumer Sci., 1998-1999
- Gamma Sigma Delta Outstanding Junior in College of Ag., Forestry, and Consumer Sci., 1999-2000
- Gladys Davis Veterinary Medicine Scholarship, 1999-2001
- Gamma Sigma Delta Outstanding Senior in College of Ag., Forestry, and Consumer Sci., 2000-2001
- American Society of Animal Science Scholarship Award, 2000-2001
- Kidder Scholarship; West Virginia University, 2001-2005
- 3rd Prize for Platform Presentation at the TAMU CVM Research Symposium, 2003
- 2nd Prize for Platform Presentation at the TAMU CVM Research Symposium, 2004
- 1st Prize for Platform Presentation at the TAMU Genetics Graduate Student Oral Research Symposium, 2005
- Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Staff Recognition Award, 2015
- Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Excellence in Diversity, 2018
- Texas A&M University President’s Meritorious Service Award-Supervisor Award, 2023
- Texas A&M University Aggie Way Engagement Program Selfless Service Award, 2025
Professional Society Memberships
- Gamma Sigma Delta, 2000-2001
- Texas Genetics Society, 2002-2011
- NACADA, 2018 to Present
Training/Certificate Programs
- Basic Mediation Training (40 hour course), 2014
- Professional Development for Graduate Students
- Non-Didactic Educational Experiences for Graduate Students
- Teaching and Mentorship
- Grantsmanship and Research Compliance
- Equine Genetics and Genomics
Grants
- Seabury, AG (PI). Genes modulating equine neonatal immune system maturation and response to Rhodococcus equi. CSREES-NRI Postdoctoral Fellowship, Animal Genome 43.0, Functional Genomics. $125,000.
Poster Presentations
- Plant and Animal Genome XI Conference, Jan. 11-15, 2003. Gustafson, A.L., Ramlachan, N., Raudsepp, T., Chowdhary, B.P., and L.C. Skow. Gene Content and Homology-Based Assembly of Overlapping BACs for the Equine Major Histocompatibility Complex (ELA).
- Plant and Animal Genome XII Conference, Jan.10-14, 2004. Gustafson, A.L., Raudsepp, T., Wagner, M.L., Mickelson, J.R., Skow, L.C., and Chowdhary, B.P. Application of the Overgo Approach to Develop a 1 Mb Resolution Comparative Map of ECA 22.
- Plant and Animal Genome XIII Conference, Jan. 15-19, 2005. Gustafson-Seabury, A., Childers, C.P., Ramlachan, N., and Skow, L.C. Preliminary Development and Evaluation of Bovine MHC (BoLA) Derived Microsatellites in Cattle, Deer, and Sheep, and Goat.
- Plant and Animal Genome XIV Conference, Jan. 14-18, 2006. Childers, C., Gustafson-Seabury, A., Fritz, K., Gonzales, R. and L.C. Skow. Preliminary Analysis of the Genomic Sequence of the Horse MHC.
- Plant and Animal Genome XIV Conference, Jan. 14-18, 2006. Fritz, K., Gustafson-Seabury, A., Childers, C., and L.C. Skow. Characterization of BoLA IIb Microsatellites.
- Plant and Animal Genome XIV Conference, Jan. 14-18, 2006. Brinkmeyer-Langford, C., Gustafson-Seabury, A., Raudsepp, T., Skow, L.C., Mickelson, J.R. and B.P. Chowdhary. Characterization of a 5Mb HSA19 Segment in Horse Provides A Glimpse into its Evolution in Equids.
- Plant and Animal Genome XV Conference, Jan. 13-17, 2007. Fritz, K., Childers, C., Gustafson-Seabury, A. and L.C. Skow. Microsatellite-Derived Haplotypes of BoLA IIb
- 7th Dorothy Russell Havemeyer International Equine Genome Mapping Workshop, August 16-19, 2007. Gustafson-Seabury, A., et al. An Integrated High-Resolution Whole Genome Radiation (RH) and Comparative Map for the Horse.
- 35th Annual Texas Genetics Society Meeting, April 2008. Seabury, A.G., Wang, J., Seabury, C.M., Adelson, D., MacLeod, J.N., Antczak, D. and B.P. Chowdhary. Construction and validation of a 7898 element equine cDNA microarray.
- Plant and Animal Genome XVII Conference, Jan. 10-14, 2009. Wang, J., Gustafson-Seabury, A., Raudsepp, T. and B.P. Chowdhary. Gene Expression Profiling in Equine Laminitis.
- Plant and Animal Genome XVIII Conference, Jan. 9-13, 2010. Anderson, S.M., Rendahl, A.K., Gustafson-Seabury, A., Kachroo, P., Chowdhary, B.P., Schultz, N.M., Valberg, S.J., Mickelson, J.R., and M.E. McCue. Skeletal Muscle Gene Expression in Horses with Type I Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy.
Platform Presentations
- Texas Genetics Society Meeting, March 27-29, 2003, Austin, TX. Gene Content and Homology-Based Assembly of Overlapping BACs for the Equine Major Histocompatibility Complex (ELA).
- Texas A&M University, College of Veterinary Medicine Research Symposium, April 8, 2003, College Station, TX. Gene Content and Homology-Based Assembly of Overlapping BACs for the Equine Major Histocompatibility Complex (ELA).
- 5th International Equine Gene Mapping Workshop, August 10-14, 2003, Kruger National Park, South Africa. Ordered BAC Contig Map of the Equine Major Histocompatibility Complex (ELA). Invited Presentation.
- Plant and Animal Genome Conference, January 10-14, 2004, San Diego, CA. Application of the Overgo Approach to Develop a 1 Mb Resolution Comparative Map of ECA 22. Invited Presentation.
- Texas A&M University Genetics Graduate Student Oral Research Symposium, February 18, 2005, College Station, TX, High resolution RH map of horse chromosome 22 reveals a putative ancestral vertebrate chromosome.
- Texas Genetics Society Meeting, April 6-8, 2006, Galveston, TX. The Status of the Second Generation Whole Genome Radiation Hybrid (RH) and Comparative Map of the Horse Genome.
- ADSA-ASAS Annual Meeting, July 7-11, 2008, Indianapolis, IN. Exploiting the Public Genome Databases for Equine Science. Invited Presentation.
- Texas Genetics Society Meeting, March 25-27, 2010, Houston, TX. Gene Expression Profiling of Four Normal Equine Tissues Using a cDNA Microarray.
- NASPA-Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education, March 11-15, 2017, Modernizing the Graduate Education Experience through an Innovative Approach to Academic & Student Services. Invited Presentation.
- NACADA: The Global Community for Academic Advising Annual Conference, September 29-October 3, 2018, Phoenix, AZ. Reflections on an Innovative Approach to Advising and Support for Success in Graduate Education. Invited Presentation.
- Teaching Assistant, Genetics 301 at Texas A&M University, 2001–2002
Manuscripts
- Rexroad, C.E. 3rd, Coleman, R.L., Gustafson, A.L., Hershberger, W., and J. Killefer (2002). Development of Microsatellite Markers from Repeat Enriched Libraries. Marine Biotechnology 3:12-16.
- Gustafson, A.L., Tallmadge, R.L., Ramlachan, N., Miller, D., Bird, H., Antczak, D.F., Raudsepp, T., Chowdhary, B.P. and L.C. Skow (2003). An Ordered BAC Contig Map of the Equine Major Histocompatibility Complex. Cytogenetics and Genome Research 102: 189-195.
- Gustafson-Seabury, A., Raudsepp, T., Goh, G., Kata, S.R., Wagner, M.L., Tozaki, T., Mickelson, J.R., Womack, J.E., Skow, L.C., and B.P. Chowdhary (2005). High Resolution RH map of Horse Chromosome 22 Reveals a Putative Ancestral Vertebrate Chromosome. Genomics 82: 188-200.
- Brinkmeyer-Langford, C., Raudsepp, T., Gustafson-Seabury, A., and B.P. Chowdhary (2008). A BAC Contig Map Over the Proximal ~3.3 Mb Region of Horse Chromosome 21. Cytogenetics and Genome Research 120: 164-172.
- Raudsepp, T.*, Gustafson-Seabury, A.*, Durkin, K., Wagner, M.L., Goh, G., Seabury, C.M., Brinkmeyer-Langford, C., Lee, E.J., Agarwala, R., Rice, E.S., Schaffer, A.A., Skow, L.C. Tozaki, T., Yasue. H., Penedo, M.C.T., Lyons, L.A., Khazanehdari, K.A., Binns, M.M., MacLeod, J.N., Distl, O., Guerin, G., Leeb, T., Mickelson, J.R.and B.P. Chowdhary (2008). A 4103 Marker Integrated Map of the Horse Genome. Cytogenetics and Genome Research 122:28-36.
- Brinkmeyer-Langford, C., Childers, C., Fritz, K., Gustafson-Seabury, A., Cothran, M., Raudsepp, T., Womack, J.E.and L.C. Skow (2009). A High Resolution RH Map of the Bovine Major Histocompatibility Complex. BMC Genomics 10:182.
- Das, P.J., Paria, N., Gustafson-Seabury, A., Vishnoi, M., Chaki, S.P., Love, C.C., Varner, D.D., Chowdhary, B.P., and T. Raudsepp (2010). Total RNA Isolation from Stallion Sperm and Testis Biopsies. Theriogenology 74(6): 1099-1106.
- Choi, Y.H., Gustafson-Seabury, A., Velez, I.C., Hartman, D.L., Bliss, S., Riera F.L., Roldan, J.E., Chowdhary, B.P., and K. Hinrichs (2010). Viability of Equine Embryos After Puncture of the Capsule and Biopsy for Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis. Reproduction 140(6):893-902.
- Kachroo, P., Ivanov, I., Seabury, A.G., Liu, M., Chowdhary, B.P., and N.D. Cohen (2013). Age- Related Changes Following In Vitro Stimulation with Rhodococcus equi of Peripheral Blood Leukocytes from Neonatal Foals. PLoS One 17;8(5) e62879.