May 2019

Erin Long with a dog.

Plasma is the liquid, non-cellular portion of blood constituting approximately 55% of whole blood in health. Over 90% of plasma is water, but the remainder contains vital proteins, hormones, electrolytes, and other nutrients. These important…
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[Karen Terio, Kathleen Colegrove, Krista Keller, Sarah Reich, Samantha Sander]

Zoo for You: Five Faculty Impacting the Wildlife/Exotics Field

May 27, 2019 / Message from the Dean

This message will appear in the June/July 2019 issue of the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association Bulletin. Above, from left: Drs. Karen Terio, Kathleen Colegrove, Krista Keller, Sarah Reich, and Samantha Sander. Astounding Contributions in Zoo/Wildlife…
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[Peter Constable, Kim Selting, Andreas Cangellaris, Laura Garrett, Tim Fan]

People-Powered Oncology Team Adds Linear Accelerator

May 26, 2019 / Message from the Dean

This message will appear in the April/May 2019 issue of the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association Bulletin. Above, oncologists Drs. Kim Selting, Laura Garrett, and Tim Fan joined Dean Peter Constable and Provost Andreas Cangellaris to…
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All About Eagles

May 24, 2019 / In the News

ESPN Radio 93.5 (May 24) – Dr. Sarah Reich, medical director of the Wildlife Medical Clinic, spoke with host Stevie Jay about his favorite animal. Currently, there are two bald eagle patients in the clinic.

Tick Tracking Study Resumes for 2019

May 22, 2019 / In the News

News-Gazette (May 22) – A collaboration between the veterinary college and the Illinois Natural History Survey, I-TICK is expanding this year, so researchers are seeking even more volunteers to take part. I-TICK researchers are still…
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Krista Keller Talks about Caring for Betta Fish

May 20, 2019 / In the News

ciLiving (WCIA-TV; May 17) – Dr. Krista Keller, zoo medicine specialist, offered tips on housing and feeding betta fish, also known as Siamese fighting fish. https://www.wcia.com/ciliving/how-to-care-for-a-betta-fish/2009102020

[Illinois student group at Currumbin]

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Visit Delights Students

May 20, 2019 / Student Blogs

Koalas and echidnas and bats, oh my! Over spring break this year, five Illinois veterinary students and instructor Dr. Sarah Reich, medical director of the college’s Wildlife Medical Clinic, visited the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary in…
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[Dr. Ana Cruz on a veterinary research trip]

Passion for Research, Medicine Propel Dr. Cruz

May 19, 2019 / Alumni News

‘That’s Where I’m Going to School’ Note: This profile of 2019 veterinary graduate Dr. Anamaria Cruz is one in a series. For others, visit Alumni News. I decided to be a vet later in life…
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