Kristen Eighner

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Pharmacist’s Corner: Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Veterinary Practice
December 1, 2025 / Practitioner Updates

Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common endocrine disorders in dogs and cats. Traditionally, glucose monitoring involves manual blood testing, performed either at home by owners or during hospital stays. Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM)…
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Dr. Catherine Foreman-Hesterberg with family

Get to Know Catherine Foreman-Hesterberg

October 05, 2023 / Get to Know

Dr. Catherine Foreman-Hesterberg, pictured with her husband and daughter, is the Director of Midwest Equine at Illinois and an instructor in equine ambulatory medicine. When did you begin working at the College of Veterinary Medicine?I…
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Masa Matsumoto

Get to Know Masa Matsumoto

September 29, 2023 / Get to Know

Dr. Masa Matsumoto is an assistant professor in the Department of Pathobiology. When did you begin working at the College of Veterinary Medicine?I started working at the College of Veterinary Medicine in August 2023. Describe…
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Dr. Ian Sprandel with Family

Get to Know Ian Sprandel

September 20, 2023 / Get to Know

Dr. Ian Sprandel, pictured above with his family, is a senior lecturer in comparative biosciences. When did you begin working at the College of Veterinary Medicine?I began working at the college in 2003 as a…
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Get to Know Laura Frazier

September 13, 2023 / Get to Know

Dr. Laura Frazier, pictured above with her cat Piggy, is an instructor in shelter medicine. When did you begin working at the College of Veterinary Medicine?I began working in my current position at the Veterinary…
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Sydney Oliveira and family

Get to Know Sydney Oliveira

September 07, 2023 / Get to Know

Sydney Oliveira, pictured above with her family, is the Program Coordinator for the Wildlife Medical Clinic. When did you begin working at the College of Veterinary Medicine?I began working at the College of Veterinary Medicine…
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Dr. William Witola

Get to Know William Witola

August 30, 2023 / Get to Know

Dr. William Witola, an associate professor in Pathobiology, joined the College of Veterinary Medicine in 2015. When did you begin working at the College of Veterinary Medicine?I joined the college in August of 2015, as…
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Nichole Summers with family

Get to Know Nichole Summers

August 23, 2023 / Get to Know

Nichole Summers, pictured above with her family, is a counselor in Academic and Student Affairs for the College of Veterinary Medicine. When did you begin working at the College of Veterinary Medicine?I joined the college…
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Drs. Ana Nobrega, Heather McCrary, and Sandra Yucupicio with foal, Buddy.

Happy Ending for Preemie Foal

July 24, 2023 / Patient Stories

Drs. Ana Nobrega, Heather McCrary, and Sandra Yucupicio pose with foal, Buddy, while taking a walk through the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. By Mel Fletcher, CVT Buddy had a lot stacked against him. He was born…
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Get to Know Sara Dinnin

July 19, 2023 / Get to Know

Sara Dinnin is an animal care technician for the College of Veterinary Medicine. When did you begin working at the College of Veterinary Medicine?I started working at vet med back in 2008 as extra help,…
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Dr. Sara Connolly with bicycle

Get to Know Sara Connolly

July 05, 2023 / Get to Know

Dr. Sara Connolly is the Assistant Dean for Student Success and a Clinical Assistant Professor at the College of Veterinary Medicine. When did you begin working at the College of Veterinary Medicine?This time around, I…
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