Dr. Bonnie Brenseke, DVM, PhD, DACVP is Assistant Dean of Biomedical Affairs and Associate Professor of Pathology & Anatomy at Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine. She has been a member of the International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE) and a reviewer for the organization's publication, Medical Science Educator, for a number of years. Dr. Brenseke is dedicated to the advancement of excellence and innovation in teaching. While in graduate school, she took courses in education to attain the Future Professoriate Graduate Certificate. She has published on the use of mixed reality and 3D printers to augment certain anatomy and pathology topics. She has presented at various education conferences to include IAMSE and the Conference of Higher Education and Pedagogy. Dr. Brenseke has received the Biomedical Faculty Award (2021, 2023, & 2025), Dean’s Excellence in Teaching Award (2016 & 2021), and the CUSOM Student Government Association’s Edward L. Holder Excellence Award (2018 & 2020). Concerning this focus session submission relating to data mining research opportunities for students, she herself has published using large datasets derived from medical records. She is excited about the opportunity to share her experiences and provide practical ways to get students involved in research.