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Oncology Researcher Talks about Recent Study on Immunotherapy for Dogs with Cancer
December 3, 2024 / In the News

Veterinary Vertex (AVMA podcast; Dec. 3) – Dr. Tim Fan sheds light on breakthrough strategies like monoclonal antibodies, cancer vaccines, and adoptive cellular therapies and explains how these innovations leverage the immune system’s power to…
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New Online CE Offerings for Veterinary, Animal Health Learners

March 12, 2024 / General News

The Online Programs and Extension unit of the College of Veterinary Medicine continues to expand online continuing education opportunities for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and others looking to expand their knowledge. The courses are self-paced and…
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Clinical Trial Addresses Dogs’ Chemo Side Effects

March 12, 2024 / In the News

ciLiving (WCIA-TV; March 11) – Dr. Matthew Berry, a veterinary oncologist at the University of Illinois, is conducting a clinical trial designed to evaluate the conventional approach to treating chemotherapy-induced diarrhea in dogs undergoing cancer…
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Improving Diagnosis of Blood Clotting Disorders in Horses 

March 06, 2024 / Practitioner Updates

Normal blood clotting and clot breakdown are essential for organ and tissue function and for healing from injuries. Though somewhat less frequent in horses than in small animals, disorders of coagulation (inadequate or excessive coagula­tion)…
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Faculty Spotlight: Ana Aghili, DVM, MS, DACVECC

March 06, 2024 / Practitioner Updates

Dr. Aghili is a clinical assistant professor in the emergency and critical care service.  Tell us about your background. I grew up in Vancouver, British Columbia, and attended the University of British Columbia for my…
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All about Tarantulas

March 01, 2024 / In the News

Discover Magazine (Feb. 28) – In captivity, pet tarantulas also need live food sources. According to the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign’s College of Veterinary Medicine, if you do find yourself caring for a tarantula,…
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Student Managers Move Up at Wildlife Medical Clinic

March 01, 2024 / In the News

ciLiving (Feb. 29) – Veterinary students Brianna Huff, Tyson Jenkins, and Riley Dunwoody share how their roles as managers at Wildlife Medical Clinic will soon change. https://www.wcia.com/ciliving-tv/critters-uncaged-university-of-illinois-wildlife-medical-clinic/