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Early Study Results Support Drug Monitoring during Blastomycosis Treatment
January 2, 2025 / In the News

Spotter (Dalmatian Club of America magazine; fall 2024 edition) – Initial findings in a study led by Dr. Jen Reinhart suggest that performing drug monitoring early during treatment is an important step in optimizing itraconazole…
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Illinois at Forefront of Turtle Virus Research

December 30, 2024 / In the News

Chicago Tribune (Dec. 30) – The first documented cases of Emydomyces testavorans in Illinois were part of a study published in October in the Journal of Wildlife Disease. The study was led by Dr. Matt…
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Get Involved in Science with the Wildlife Medical Clinic

December 23, 2024 / In the News

ciLiving (WCIA-TV; Dec. 20) – Representatives from the Wildlife Medical Clinic describes apps that allow “citizen scientists” to log the wildlife they encounter to help scientists keep track of wildlife populations. https://www.wcia.com/ciliving-tv/u-of-i-wildlife-medical-clinic

Kim Knap with a dog.

Get to Know Kim Knap

December 20, 2024 / Get to Know

Kim Knap, Rehabilitation Specialist at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, began working at the university in 2001. When did you begin working at the College of Veterinary Medicine?I started here in May of 2001. Describe your…
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Faculty Member Elected to National Academy of Inventors

December 13, 2024 / General News

Dr. Ying Fang, a professor of virology in the Department of Pathobiology, was recently named to the National Academy of Inventors’ 2024 Class of Fellows, the highest professional distinction awarded solely to inventors. A pioneer…
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Veterinary Specialty Hospitals, Explained

December 11, 2024 / In the News

chambanamoms.com (Veterinary Views; Dec. 11) – Many people do not realize that the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine operates a full-service hospital. In fact, the college’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital is a specialty referral…
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Veterinary Mentoring Program Reaches New Prospective Students

December 10, 2024 / General News

The University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine has a longstanding partnership with Anti-Cruelty (formerly the Anti-Cruelty Society) to introduce high school students to careers in veterinary medicine. The Veterinary Mentoring Program, once targeted only…
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One Health workshop participants confer during a breakout session.

Workshop Prepares United Front of Health Heroes in Illinois

December 06, 2024 / General News

Step aside, Marvel and DC. There’s a real-world league of heroes made up of physicians, veterinarians, ecologists, researchers, public health professionals, policymakers, social workers, and other professionals who protect public health in Illinois and around…
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Ginger Passalacqua and her two dogs in the back of a red car.

Get to Know Ginger Passalacqua

December 06, 2024 / Get to Know

Ginger Passalacqua, Director of Events and Alumni Relations, began working at the university in 1998. When did you begin working at the College of Veterinary Medicine?I started at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital on December 2,…
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