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Dr. Ying Fang

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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‘Rabbit Fever’ on the Rise in Central Illinois

August 27, 2024 / In the News

WCIA-TV News (Aug. 26) – Noting an increase in wild rabbits with tularemia, also called rabbit fever, the Wildlife Medical Clinic at University of Illinois is urging pet owners to keep pets away from sick,…
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Annie Marlowe poses with some of the kitties she spayed during a summer externship

My ‘Last Free Summer’

August 20, 2024 / Student Blogs

In veterinary school, students unofficially think of the summer between your second and third year as your “last free summer.” Meaning that, once fourth-year clinical rotations start (and subsequently your career), you won’t have any…
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The Benefits of Snakes

August 16, 2024 / In the News

The Cool Down (Ben, Ore.; Aug. 16) — While depictions of snakes in popular culture typically aren’t favorable, the reptiles help maintain biodiversity. Citing a post on the Wildlife Medical Clinic website, the article notes…
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GI Stasis in Rabbits and Guinea Pigs

August 13, 2024 / In the News

ciLiving (WCIA-TV; Aug. 5) – Dr. Erica Bender, a specialty intern in zoological medicine at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, describes the signs of “gastrointestinal stasis,” a potentially serious problem in rabbits…
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5 new faculty members: Drs. Stephany Lewis, Bill Krug, Matt Berry, Carl Toborowsky, and Ana Aghili

Meet the Newest Members of the Team That Shapes the Future

August 05, 2024 / Message from the Dean

This message will appear in the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association Epitome. Last year, Mars Veterinary Health released a study documenting what so many of us already knew first-hand: There’s a shortage of veterinarians, veterinary…
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Veterinary student Brianna Moore and Dr. Matthew Berry look at a cell culture plate.

Clinical Trials for Canine Soft Tissue Sarcomas

July 31, 2024 / Practitioner Updates

Canine soft tissue sarcomas are a locally invasive subcutaneous neoplasm in dogs. We have observed from many of our referred soft tissue sarcoma cases, the diagnosis is most commonly determined from histopathology following marginal tumor…
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Dr. Stephanie Bruner

Faculty Spotlight: Stephanie Bruner, DVM, DACVD

July 31, 2024 / Practitioner Updates

Dr. Bruner is a clinical assistant professor in the dermatology and otology service. Tell us about your background. I was one of those kids who always wanted to become a veterinarian and then actually became…
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